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Beth T.
on 8/31/08 3:48 pm - North Platte, NE

Lap Band on 06/25/02

Topic: RE: North Platte September Meeting.

we're so lucky to have you!!! See you then. Beth

blueeyesblinkin
on 8/30/08 5:00 pm - BFE, NE

RNY on 04/24/08

Topic: RE: Creighton ?

I'm in the same boat, I've called a couple of times and I'm willing to bet that my dr I switched to doesn't have my records. Hope he understands. I feel sorry for the drs and nurses left behind at creighton, I would imagine they are running around like chickens with their heads chopped off.

Drifter
on 8/30/08 7:06 am - IA

DS on 04/17/09

Topic: RE: Creighton ?

Although Dr. Anthone's office staff seem to be having a horrible time dealing huge patient load from Dr. Sudan's practice, Dr. Sudan's office is just currently the worse. They told me they had mailed my records & 3 weeks later...still no records. I had to wait an hour in person to get a copy of my records, & a manager had to do the copying. The office was empty & no one could figure out where the office staff had gone. The Dione person who answers the phone actually told me that no one in the office knows how to fax. Can you believe that an office worker does not know how to send a fax? Good luck with the trio @ Dr. Anthone's office.

Height: 5' 3'' HW: 300+ SW: 266 CW: 155 GW: As Healthy As I Can Be
Proud to be "in the categoy with EXTREME DSers who could post the same day as surgery".

Jimmy
on 8/28/08 11:45 am - North Platte, NE

Lap Band on 06/09/05

Topic: North Platte September Meeting.

North Platte Weight Loss Support group will meet September 2nd. @ 7:00pm. For futher information contact myself or Beth.

Until Next Time, jimmy
www.obesityhelp.com/group/Reflections

monymony
on 8/28/08 1:03 am

Lap Band on 01/22/02

Topic: RE: Creighton ?

Hi, it's so frustrating getting the run around. I am glad you found a surgeon who will take care of you. Thanks for posting so others can get this taken care of. Mona

mypappyblue
on 8/27/08 1:37 am

DS on 08/11/09

Topic: Creighton ?

I am really upset; I have been a Medicare patient at Creighton since 11/01/07 and I was recently informed by letter that since Dr. Sudan had left the program. All Medicare patients would be put on hold until the end of this year and they found a new Medicare-certified surgeon. They said that they would try to get Dr. Forse certified but could not be sure when this would happen.

I went ahead and scheduled an appointment with Dr Anthone at Methodist for Sept 3rd. I went down last week and picked up my medical records from Creighton so I would have them for my appointment on the 3rd.

Today I recieved a letter from Creighton appologizing for the earlier letter; saying that they had erred and that Dr Forse could continue with Medicare patients. This has been a gut-wrenching experience; I hope they realize how much grief they have put people through !!

I'm going to stay at Methodist; I think that is where the Lord meant for me to be !! I also think the Creighton program is in great disarray. Last week I tried calling the surgery dept three different days and each time I got a recording and had to leave a message. I know there are other people that have left the progam or have been wondering what to do. I hope everything works out for each and everyone of you on your journey. GOD BLESS !!!!!!!

sholman
on 8/26/08 4:35 am

Topic: See It, Believe It, Achieve It!

Hey Weight Loss Surgery Friends,
Happy Tuesday! I just wanted to let you know that the invitation to the "2nd Annual Weight Loss Surgery Reunion" invitations are posted on www.SaintElizabethonline.com. Once on the home page, click on SERVICES. From there go to the left hand column and scroll down to WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY. Once you reach the weight loss surgery program, go to the very RIGHT column under NEWS and EVENTS. Scroll down to the REUNION and click on LEARN MORE. You may enlarge to read easily. Registration is open and anyone who is post op is welcome to join us. I hope to see many of you that attended last year. We have an excellent day planned for you:) Please feel free to contact me should you have questions!
Shelly Holman RN, CBN
Bariatric Coordinator
Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center
Lincoln, Nebraska 402-219-7638

monymony
on 8/26/08 12:38 am

Lap Band on 01/22/02

Topic: RE: Norfolk , Nebraska?

Hi Vanessa, welcome to the group. You can always get support here. I don't know of any support groups in Norfolk. Maybe someone will post and let us know. Feel free to email me privately for any questions. Let us know what kind of support or info you need. Mona