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Topic: need support near las vegas area
Hi ya'all I just moved back to New Mexico and I am need of a support group 
or maybe I can start a support group. I know that WLS is not a common topic in this area but I'm willing to try and change that. I was living in Houston and had such a great support group and services that I feel so lonely over here. I really need the support to keep me on track. I live in Las Vegas, but I'd be willing to travel 
as far as Santa Fe at least once a month to have support meetings. Please anyone intrested email me @ [email protected] or post a reply to this.
Crystal 
351/193/170
or maybe I can start a support group. I know that WLS is not a common topic in this area but I'm willing to try and change that. I was living in Houston and had such a great support group and services that I feel so lonely over here. I really need the support to keep me on track. I live in Las Vegas, but I'd be willing to travel as far as Santa Fe at least once a month to have support meetings. Please anyone intrested email me @ [email protected] or post a reply to this.
Crystal
351/193/170 
Topic: RE: Slowly but Surely
Hello there,
Well, I am going to take it a day at a time.
El Paso would be easier, but like I have said before, I am just grateful to have it done.
I also read that Syn does a 4 in*****ision, I can handle that, will just get tattoo over the scar later
Thank you for posting, I appreciate the support.
Blessings,
Rachael
Thank you for posting, I appreciate the support.
Blessings,
Rachael 
Topic: FEEDBACK NEEDED
I am very new to this site .I am starting my journey to WLS (hopefully). I have my consult with my Dr. On oct. 26th. I have been open with my friends about the surgery and our citys local newspaper has contacted me about following my journey though WLS. They would like to to a series about it for their health and fitness section. I have mixed feelings about it. Although my husband is very supportive of my decision I am not quite sure how I feel about it. Any opinions ?
Thank you
m.A.
Topic: RE: Slowly but Surely
Rachael,
rachael,
I am in santa fe nm and have pres through my husbands employer and tried to go out of network to scottsdale or so.Calif.As that is where I have freinds and family I was denied but as soon as I went back to a Dr. In network I was approved immediately.
I have my consult with Dr.Syn on October 26th. He does not do the RNY laparascpiclly.The nurse says it is done with a minima l incision.
Good luck m.A.
Topic: RE: Slowly but Surely
Sorry in my post I did not mention your name, still half asleep, and last time I looked on the message board, did not see yours.
Take care,
Rachael
Topic: RE: Slowly but Surely
Jess,
I too am in Las Cruces, so glad to know there is someone so close by!
I have been doing research on Dr. Syn, and called his office to make sure they take pres. salud and they do.
Do they do laparascopic RNY? Guess I will have to do more research and find out.
Also, another person from the weight loss forum said that they pressed the issue to go to El Paso and they were able to.
This might also be a route to take.
Either way it goes, I am still grateful.
Topic: RE: Slowly but Surely
Hello Valerie,
I am in Las Cruces, quite a few hours away from you.
I already belong to the yahoo group, but thank you so much anyway for the invitation and for the words of encouragement, it is greatly appreciated. 
Take care, have a wonderful day,
Rachael
Take care, have a wonderful day,
Rachael 
Topic: RE: Slowly but Surely
First of all, congratulations!!!It is so exciting and scary to go through this time period of deciding to change your life. I had surgery on 9/06 and it was with Dr Syn in Lubbock. I am from Las Cruces, so the drive was about 6.5 hours. I know that sucks but it was worth it. Dr Syn and his staff treat you so well and Dr Syn is extremely competent. I had open RNY and was out of the hospital in 24 hours. Yes, there was a little pain, but it went away. My insurance is Molina Salud, so Dr Syn was the only option for myself. I met another person who had Dr Frezza while in the hospital and they really liked him.
Once I got my consult with Dr Syn, they handled getting the approval from the insurance company. I hope this helps and good luck.
jess
Topic: RE: Slowly but Surely
Racheal-
Congrat's on being on the journey for WLS. I am not sure where your at at in NM, but if you are near ABQ there is a local support group and everyone is welcome. Here is the website for the local support group [email protected]. Good Luck. Valerie
Topic: RE: Plastic Surgeon Help
Allison-
YOu may wnat to post at [email protected] as for some reason that is where everyone seems to post. I think Yvonne or Janel is the person you may be thinking of...they may see your post on the yahoo group. Valerie
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