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Topic: RE: Looking for support group in Lincoln, NE
Hi Kara, welcome to the group. There is a support group in Lincoln. If you call Shelly Holman at 402-219-7638, she can help you out. She is the bariatric coordinator for St. Elizabeth's and a neat gal. Mona
Topic: RE: Anyone banded by Dr. R Armour Forse in Omaha?
I was there Monday afternoon to get an adjustment to my band. I had never met Dr. Forse until then. He seemed like a nice guy. I only saw him when he did the adjustment. I heard him tell a student to come in and do the "talking" beforehand.
Whenever I do call there, I have to leave a message which bugs me. I do have to say that they call me back within a couple hours unless I am calling late in the day. My problem is what if it is an emergency? How would I get to talk to someone?
Whenever I do call there, I have to leave a message which bugs me. I do have to say that they call me back within a couple hours unless I am calling late in the day. My problem is what if it is an emergency? How would I get to talk to someone?
Stephanie
Sioux Falls, SD
Height: 5'5.5"; Beginning weight 253
Educational seminar - 09/05/07; First consult - 09/17/07; Insurance rec'd submission - 10/01/07; Insurance approved - 10/05/07; Surgery - 11/21/07 (253 pounds of the morning of surgery); Mini goal met of down to 225 - 12/23/07.
Topic: Looking for support group in Lincoln, NE
Hi!
My name is Kara and I'm in Lincoln, NE as a PhD student. I'm 5-years post op and would love to communicate with some other post surgery patients who are still loosing weight/keeping it off-however we look at it!!!
Thanks
Kara
My name is Kara and I'm in Lincoln, NE as a PhD student. I'm 5-years post op and would love to communicate with some other post surgery patients who are still loosing weight/keeping it off-however we look at it!!!
Thanks
Kara
Topic: Nebraska New Beginnings tonight!
Hi Everyone, tonight the Scottsbluff support group will have a men's only forum. All men who have had surgery as well as those men who support their spouses or friends are welcome. It is at 7pm at the hospital. Hope to see you there. Mona
Topic: RE: Creighton ?
You're right I mis-spoke; it is Yahoo. I already have my Panniculectomy scheduled for Dec. 1st
and that is after seeing him on Sept 3rd. I am very fortunate because I came over fromCreighton and I am very aware of how backed up he is. Thanks
Mike
and that is after seeing him on Sept 3rd. I am very fortunate because I came over fromCreighton and I am very aware of how backed up he is. Thanks
Mike
Topic: RE: Creighton ?
Actually, Dr. A has a Yahoo chat room, not Google.
I had my DS surgery 3 weeks ago, and my f/u appt today, and I think Dr. Anthone and his staff are great!
If you are considering a change fom Creighton to Dr. A, just be prepared for a wait for a surgery date, as Dr. A is pretty booked right now with Dr. Sudan's DS patients and all of the medicare patients, in addition to his own insurance plan patients. My guess is that the wait for a DS is running about 4-6 months at least. I just feel fortunate I started with him before Sudan left, and before Methodist getting medicare approval for WLS, as I was in the front of the line.
His colleague, Dr. Winterstein, does have a more open schedule. He is the laprascopic surgeon in the practice, and does bands and VSG's.
I had my DS surgery 3 weeks ago, and my f/u appt today, and I think Dr. Anthone and his staff are great!
If you are considering a change fom Creighton to Dr. A, just be prepared for a wait for a surgery date, as Dr. A is pretty booked right now with Dr. Sudan's DS patients and all of the medicare patients, in addition to his own insurance plan patients. My guess is that the wait for a DS is running about 4-6 months at least. I just feel fortunate I started with him before Sudan left, and before Methodist getting medicare approval for WLS, as I was in the front of the line.
His colleague, Dr. Winterstein, does have a more open schedule. He is the laprascopic surgeon in the practice, and does bands and VSG's.
Topic: RE: Anyone banded by Dr. R Armour Forse in Omaha?
Hi Cami, So glad to hear you are going to come to the Kearney Support group. Our next meeting will be on Nov. 19, Wed. night at 7pm. We meet in the club house at Southview Village 1004 W. 11th St. It will be good to meet you, Dr. Sudan did my lap band in Jan, I have heard Doc. Forse is very good, lots of people I know really like him. Hope your surgery goes good, email me if you need anything. Linda [email protected] I am the leader of the Kearney group. Linda
Topic: RE: Creighton ?
Hi Rita;
I certainly understand how you feel and it most certainly does not have anything to do with being impatient. As you know from reading my post that I had experienced many of the same problems. I believe that Dr. Sudan and Dr Wright leaving is signs of much bigger problems at Creighton. Although I can't go into detail; my PCP strongly suggested that I not have my surgery at Creighton because of the turmoil.
Switching to Methodist is the best thing I could ever have done. I went to the July seminar and had my consult with Dr. Anthone on Sept 3rd. Within 5 minutes of examining me he said that he first wanted to perform a Panniculectomy which would help me get out of my wheelchair and walking better, he also diagnosed an umbillical hernia which he will repair during the surgery. He said we will come back in 6-8 months and do the DS. I was concerned about my Medicare paying for two surgeries. But he said he could get the Panniculectomy approved with one phone call; and he was right my surgery is scheduled fo 1PM on December 1st. I am excited, anxious and nervous. But I have complete confidence in Dr. A and have found his staff to be very accessible. You never get a recorded message and usually a call back the same day. I believe his office number is 354-1320. He also has a Google chat room for his current and former patients. It is accessible at ds-nebraska. Check it out I think you will find it interesting and helpful. But most of all stay positive thiongs will get better. God Bless !!
Michael
I certainly understand how you feel and it most certainly does not have anything to do with being impatient. As you know from reading my post that I had experienced many of the same problems. I believe that Dr. Sudan and Dr Wright leaving is signs of much bigger problems at Creighton. Although I can't go into detail; my PCP strongly suggested that I not have my surgery at Creighton because of the turmoil.
Switching to Methodist is the best thing I could ever have done. I went to the July seminar and had my consult with Dr. Anthone on Sept 3rd. Within 5 minutes of examining me he said that he first wanted to perform a Panniculectomy which would help me get out of my wheelchair and walking better, he also diagnosed an umbillical hernia which he will repair during the surgery. He said we will come back in 6-8 months and do the DS. I was concerned about my Medicare paying for two surgeries. But he said he could get the Panniculectomy approved with one phone call; and he was right my surgery is scheduled fo 1PM on December 1st. I am excited, anxious and nervous. But I have complete confidence in Dr. A and have found his staff to be very accessible. You never get a recorded message and usually a call back the same day. I believe his office number is 354-1320. He also has a Google chat room for his current and former patients. It is accessible at ds-nebraska. Check it out I think you will find it interesting and helpful. But most of all stay positive thiongs will get better. God Bless !!
Michael
Topic: RE: Meeting Canceled
Yes i believe we are still having the meeting on Tuesday . You can give Beth a call at 1-308-539-5712. jimmy
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