Hi, I need anyone waiting to have surgery send an e-mail to [email protected] with their name, insurance company, phone number (if your comfortable with giving me that) and where you are in the process because I just received a call from Dr Igwee. He said the hospital in Las Vegas is dragging their feet approving surgery and he is talking to another hospital closer to Albuquerque and they wanted to have a concrete idea of how many people are waiting to have surgery. At one time I was told that there were 500 people on the waiting list at UNMH. I told him that I would post to this group and try to gather some information. Jan (HouseHunter)

Hi Maria! I had surgery in July in Phoenix. TriCare paid for everything except my travel. At the time I was told they wouldn't reimburse travel because the procedure was offerred here, although the waiting list was over 2 years. You might talk to them about reimbursing you now that UNMH has shut down their program. I found a really good doctor in Phoenix, his name is Dr. Zahn. The hospital where I had my procedure done is St. Luke's, one of their specialities is Bariatric surgery. If you need any other information about any of it feel free to ask. Cindy -56 lbs. since 7/13

Kirk Thompson Here most of you know me as CROW on this site :-) OK so now I think I got your attention Lil, I know I'm bad but seriously I'm going to the California Event and I'm really Excited about it cause of this Costume Ball is going to be a blast!! Plus I was in California in the early Spring and I loved it and loved the people so I just wanted you all to know I was going to be going to this Event cause I would defiantly love to meet you all. I have been on Obesityhelp.com for 4 years now and have gotten to meet hundreds and hundreds of members and I love it!! Come join me in a 3 day Fun Fest. I know i been wanting to get dressed up for like ever for Halloween and never was able to cause of my size but now I can just about do anything I want and I just do it, so I'm totally Excited about this Event. I hope a lot of you come so I can personally meet you and see you all dressed up too. October 29Th. - 31st, Friday through Sunday - OH's National Conference! Friday October 29th. to Sunday October 31st. 2004 Event: "You're the Star!" Costume Ball. Dress like your favorite star or Halloween character. Time: 6:00 PM - Until. Live entertainment, 80's style band. Reception-style foods will be provided. http://ohmemberevents.com/oct.htm Here is the link to Register http://www.ohmemberevents.com/la-event-reg.php This 3-day event is expected to be the biggest event to date Be sure to come to the OH National Convention, October 29 -31! You won't want to miss a minute of it! You don't want to miss this special national event in October! For more information about this or any other event please contact Bo McCoy at 866-957-4626 ext. 365. Kirk Thompson aka CROW -450# Lost Members Services Dept. Obesityhelp.com

I am so happy for you Richard!!! I am glad that you went to Lubbock and checked things out, and I am glad that you were happy with the program there!! woo hoo! It will be here before you know it Cindy

Awww, she is such a cutie! I'm so glad your little is finally home with her family. God Bless & take care Donna E.