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Topic: RE: See It, Believe It, Achieve It!
Hi Shelly, I have signed up already. It sounds like it will be a fun event. I would encourage anyone to attend. Mona
Topic: RE: Dr. Sudan @ Creighton Moving to North Carolina
Mypappyblue- Thanks for the update. I have been in touch with St Elizabeth's in Lincoln, they will be a Center of Excellance in a week. Dr. Taducci was recommended. This will be much closer for us to drive. I've been waiting for a year and I just want to get banded! Enough is enough.--Cherilee
Lost 50# pre-op Start 318/Surgery268/Current 253/Goal 150
Topic: RE: Dr. Sudan @ Creighton Moving to North Carolina
Hi Cherilee;
I am a Medicare patient at Creighton. I am 6 months into the required meetings. I am also disappointed about Dr. Sudan leaving; but it is much bigger than that. They have lost 2 surgeons as well as Shelly the dietary coordinator who moved on to veterans Hospital. I recieved a letter from Creighton a week after I saw Dr. K and the letter said that until they replaced Dr. Sudan or Dr. Force became Medicare certified; all Medicare patients would be put on hold until the end of the year or longer.
You might want to check out Methodist Hospital and Dr. Gary Anthone here in Omaha. I went to their seminar on 8/7 and they expected to hear word on Friday about their being named as a Center of Excellence. I have been to several seminars at various hospitals and I was most impressed by what I heard there compared to other places I have investigated. I have also had 2 friends that had Dr. Anthone as their surgeon and they absolutely raved about him. Both have lost well over 150 lbs each. I hope this info is helpful and I wish you great success. Mypappyblue
I am a Medicare patient at Creighton. I am 6 months into the required meetings. I am also disappointed about Dr. Sudan leaving; but it is much bigger than that. They have lost 2 surgeons as well as Shelly the dietary coordinator who moved on to veterans Hospital. I recieved a letter from Creighton a week after I saw Dr. K and the letter said that until they replaced Dr. Sudan or Dr. Force became Medicare certified; all Medicare patients would be put on hold until the end of the year or longer.
You might want to check out Methodist Hospital and Dr. Gary Anthone here in Omaha. I went to their seminar on 8/7 and they expected to hear word on Friday about their being named as a Center of Excellence. I have been to several seminars at various hospitals and I was most impressed by what I heard there compared to other places I have investigated. I have also had 2 friends that had Dr. Anthone as their surgeon and they absolutely raved about him. Both have lost well over 150 lbs each. I hope this info is helpful and I wish you great success. Mypappyblue
Topic: RE: See It, Believe It, Achieve It!
SW 308/CW164/ GW 140
I'd love to go, but would have to travel with others from my area. I have a van so could take up to 5-6 others. Would cut gas costs and traveling alone for everyone.
Live in Minden, so anyone from this area (Kearney, Holdrege, Franklin etc) interested, lets see if we can get several of us to go. :)
Live in Minden, so anyone from this area (Kearney, Holdrege, Franklin etc) interested, lets see if we can get several of us to go. :)
SW 308/CW164/ GW 140 Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
Dr Sudan and Dr Wright of Creighton Medical Center in Omaha have moved to the east coast. Dr Force is the only one doing surgeries there. -Cherilee
Lost 50# pre-op Start 318/Surgery268/Current 253/Goal 150
Topic: RE: Seminar in Lincoln
Jill, my granddaugters just moved to Lincoln last week so I would probably go down and stay the weekend. Otherwise I would love it. I am going to register right away as they said it is limited. I will be looking forward to meeting you. I have been worried about not hearing from you. Are you okay?
Topic: See It, Believe It, Achieve It!
Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center and Surgical Associates P.C. are sponsoring the 2nd Annual Patient Weight Loss Surgery Reunion on October 18th, 2008. It will be held at the hospital on a Saturday from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
Keynote Speaker; Colleen Cook from Bariatric Support Centers International. Colleen is a former WLS patient from 1998. She is a motivational speaker and author of "SUCCESS HABITS OF WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY PATIENTS."
Join us for a day of fun, fellowship, celebration, education! Registration fee is $25 and covers catered lunch, copy of speaker book, and T-shirt.
You may register by calling 219-7000 or toll free 800-278-7837. Space is limited, so register early.
All WLS folks welcome regardless of where you had your surgical procedure!
Details? Please notify bariatric coordinator at St. Elizabeth at 219-7638
Keynote Speaker; Colleen Cook from Bariatric Support Centers International. Colleen is a former WLS patient from 1998. She is a motivational speaker and author of "SUCCESS HABITS OF WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY PATIENTS."
Join us for a day of fun, fellowship, celebration, education! Registration fee is $25 and covers catered lunch, copy of speaker book, and T-shirt.
You may register by calling 219-7000 or toll free 800-278-7837. Space is limited, so register early.
All WLS folks welcome regardless of where you had your surgical procedure!
Details? Please notify bariatric coordinator at St. Elizabeth at 219-7638
Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center in Lincoln Ne just received Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery. We now accept Medicare reciepients. We have always accepted Medicaid. We are also a Blue Cross Blue Shield Center of Distinction. Please understand that there are many patients that have been waiting for this status that have Medicare benefits. We expect to be very busy starting the screening process and pre operative consultation. For more information you may contact Shelly Holman at 219-7638.
Topic: RE: Looking For A PcP In Lincoln NE that Supports Wls Patients PO
Sure, it's Dr. George Hansen, Autumn Ridge Family Medicine, 5000 N 26th St. 435-5300
Topic: Nebraska New Beginnings meeting tonight!
Hi Everyone, I would also like to invite anyone to the support group meeting tonight. Karen Johnson, dietician will be discussing label reading when shopping. Upcoming topics include clothing exchange, self esteem and plastic surgery. Our group meets the 1st and 3rd tuesdays each month. They are at the Medical plaza south meeting room at 7 pm. Support persons are always welcome. Hope to see you there. Mona
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