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Topic: * Little by LIttle* Support group meeting in Greenville, Ohio
If you live near Greenville and would like to attend our support group meeting, it will be held tomorrow evening ( Tuesday the 3rd) at the East Main church of christ....Doors open at 5:30 to allow social time...Meeting will start at 6:00...We are a small group of about 14, but we are a fun and dedicated group...We are open to male and female...You don't have to of had surgery in order to attend...There are no membership fees...There is a lift chair if you need it, as the meeting is held in the basement...If you would like further information, feel free to message me...Tammy
Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only TRUE FRIENDS 
will leave footprints in your heart...And may that friendship have such a ONENESS that when one weeps the other will taste salt...Friends are like balloons ; once you let them go you can't get them back....So I'm going to tie you to my heart so I never lose you.
Topic: TT and TL consult last week...pics avail if req
Journey from 477 in 2008 with bypass done March 2009 to 247 last week . Met with PS last week and hubby and I are pleased with him. He spent lot of time explaining my tummy tuck and outter thigh lift,answered all of my list of questions. He is Board Certified and highly recommended by my Bariatric surgeon, OB/GYN and Dermatologist. He is going to bat with my ins co because of severe fold infections,abnormal growths in folds and pain on exercising and walking. He told his office mgr to really pursue the ins approval because he has never seen anyone with the huge bags of fat and skin like I have over my knees and knows it is debillitating and he strongly feels the ins co will approve the thigh surgery. I went prepared with a personal letter describing how the excess skin and infections are affecting my life, and I had my Bariatric surgeons letter and my dermatologists letter describing all I am going through. I even submitted my own pics which my PS said were even better quality than his. The office mgr gave me detailed out of pocket expenses if the ins approves all and a breakdown of each proceedure if they only approve part.IF I HAVE TO PAY THE FULL AMT it will only cost me 12,600 which will cover all hosp chgs for 1 day stay,operating room,anesthesia and surgeons fee. I was prepared to hear at least 25,000 ...UNBELIEVABLE......I will have the TT and TL done at same time with esti surgery time of 5 hrs.My hubby , bless his heart who has been with me every step of this weight loss journey, says WE are having this done no matter what! He knows the agony I have been in with infections and I have tried every OTC product avail along with numerous RX for pills, antibiotics,creams etc!! The PS office mgr says my ins has a 5-7 day turn around for certs. By next week I hope to have surgery date. Wish me luck....
Journey from 477 in 2008 with bypass done March 2009 to 247 last week . Met with PS last week and hubby and I are pleased with him. He spent lot of time explaining my tummy tuck and outter thigh lift,answered all of my list of questions. He is Board Certified and highly recommended by my Bariatric surgeon, OB/GYN and Dermatologist. He is going to bat with my ins co because of severe fold infections,abnormal growths in folds and pain on exercising and walking. He told his office mgr to really pursue the ins approval because he has never seen anyone with the huge bags of fat and skin like I have over my knees and knows it is debillitating and he strongly feels the ins co will approve the thigh surgery. I went prepared with a personal letter describing how the excess skin and infections are affecting my life, and I had my Bariatric surgeons letter and my dermatologists letter describing all I am going through. I even submitted my own pics which my PS said were even better quality than his. The office mgr gave me detailed out of pocket expenses if the ins approves all and a breakdown of each proceedure if they only approve part.IF I HAVE TO PAY THE FULL AMT it will only cost me 12,600 which will cover all hosp chgs for 1 day stay,operating room,anesthesia and surgeons fee. I was prepared to hear at least 25,000 ...UNBELIEVABLE......I will have the TT and TL done at same time with esti surgery time of 5 hrs.My hubby , bless his heart who has been with me every step of this weight loss journey, says WE are having this done no matter what! He knows the agony I have been in with infections and I have tried every OTC product avail along with numerous RX for pills, antibiotics,creams etc!! The PS office mgr says my ins has a 5-7 day turn around for certs. By next week I hope to have surgery date. Wish me luck.... 
Topic: RE: Caresource Doctors??
I know that Pittsburgh is quite far from Columbus but there is a physican at UPMC magee's hospital bariatrics that take caresource. If you willing to do that drive its worth it there team is awesome
Topic: RE: Caresource Doctors??
I know OSU does, for sure, but the wait is ridiculous! they are the only ones i can locate :(
Topic: RE: Caresource Doctors??
If you find out, please tell me too because I am in the same boat as you are in.
Topic: Payig for WLS
Okay, so let me start with a small bio...
I am 25 years old, in college undergrad for nursing. I have one child and right now I am at my heaviest 275lbs. I have high blood pressure, severe allergies, and Asthma. I don't have the best insurance, so they won't pay for wls but my doctor knows I need it. Is there anyone in a scenerio like me (or have been), and if so please tell me how you have achieved results as far as financing and paying. I can't really finance because I'm taking out student loans.
I am 25 years old, in college undergrad for nursing. I have one child and right now I am at my heaviest 275lbs. I have high blood pressure, severe allergies, and Asthma. I don't have the best insurance, so they won't pay for wls but my doctor knows I need it. Is there anyone in a scenerio like me (or have been), and if so please tell me how you have achieved results as far as financing and paying. I can't really finance because I'm taking out student loans.
Topic: A Poem- DONT" QUIT
When you've eaten too much and you can't write it down,
And you feel like the biggest failure in town.
When you want to give up just because you gave in,
and forget all about being healthy and thin.
So What! You went over your points a bit,
It's your next move that counts...So don't you quit!
It's a moment of truth, it's an attitude change.
It's learning the skills to get back in your range.
It's telling yourself, "You've done great up till now.
You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow."
It's part of your journey toward reaching your goal.
You're still gonna make it, just stay in control.
To stumble and fall is not a disgrace,
if you summon the will to get back in the race.
But, often the struggler's, when loosing their grip,
Just throw in the towel and continue to slip.
And learn too late when the damage is done,
that the race wasn't over...they still could have won.
Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow,
but facing each challenge will help you grow.
Success is failure turned inside out,
the silver tint in a cloud of doubt.
When you're pushing to the brink, just refuse to submit,
If you bite it, you write it....But don't you quit!
When you've eaten too much and you can't write it down,
And you feel like the biggest failure in town.
When you want to give up just because you gave in,
and forget all about being healthy and thin.
So What! You went over your points a bit,
It's your next move that counts...So don't you quit!
It's a moment of truth, it's an attitude change.
It's learning the skills to get back in your range.
It's telling yourself, "You've done great up till now.
You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow."
It's part of your journey toward reaching your goal.
You're still gonna make it, just stay in control.
To stumble and fall is not a disgrace,
if you summon the will to get back in the race.
But, often the struggler's, when loosing their grip,
Just throw in the towel and continue to slip.
And learn too late when the damage is done,
that the race wasn't over...they still could have won.
Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow,
but facing each challenge will help you grow.
Success is failure turned inside out,
the silver tint in a cloud of doubt.
When you're pushing to the brink, just refuse to submit,
If you bite it, you write it....But don't you quit!
ANGELWING6 {DAWN MEMMER-CHAPMAN}
EVERYTIME I CLICK ON THIS SITE, IN THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER IS 2 CUPCAKES... THAT SAYS DAILY DEALS IN YOUR CITY,,,,WHAT ARE THEY THINKING... IF THE HAVE TO BRIBE ME WITH 2 CUPCAKES {ONE PINK, ONE BLUE W/SPRINKLES} LOL... FOR 70 % WITH LIVING SOCIAL NOW.... ITS GOIN TO TAKE MORE THEN THAT TO GET ME TO WANT THEM.... LOL
EVERYTIME I CLICK ON THIS SITE, IN THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER IS 2 CUPCAKES... THAT SAYS DAILY DEALS IN YOUR CITY,,,,WHAT ARE THEY THINKING... IF THE HAVE TO BRIBE ME WITH 2 CUPCAKES {ONE PINK, ONE BLUE W/SPRINKLES} LOL... FOR 70 % WITH LIVING SOCIAL NOW.... ITS GOIN TO TAKE MORE THEN THAT TO GET ME TO WANT THEM.... LOL
Topic: A Diet Poem
Lord, my soul is ripped with riot
incited by my wicked diet.
"We are what we eat," said a wise old man!
And, Lord, if that's true, I'm a garbage can !
I want to rise on Judgment Day, that's plain,
But, at my present weight, I'll need a crane.
So grant me strength, that I may not fall
Into the clutches of cholesterol !
At margarine I'll never mutter
For the road to hell is paved with butter.
And cream is cursed, and cake is awful,
And Satan lurks in every waffle !
Give me this day my daily slice,
But cut it thin and toast it twice.
I beg upon my dimpled knees,
Deliver me from jujubes please !
And when my days of dieting are done,
And my war with Snickers bars is won,
Let me stand with the heavenly throng,
In a shining robe...size seven, long !
I can do it, Lord, if You'll show to me,
The virtues of lettuce and celery.
Teach me the evil of mayonnaise...
Of pasta a la Milanaise, potatoes a la Lyonnaise...
And crisp-fried chicken from the south ...
Lord, if you love me... shut my mouth !
incited by my wicked diet.
"We are what we eat," said a wise old man!
And, Lord, if that's true, I'm a garbage can !
I want to rise on Judgment Day, that's plain,
But, at my present weight, I'll need a crane.
So grant me strength, that I may not fall
Into the clutches of cholesterol !
At margarine I'll never mutter
For the road to hell is paved with butter.
And cream is cursed, and cake is awful,
And Satan lurks in every waffle !
Give me this day my daily slice,
But cut it thin and toast it twice.
I beg upon my dimpled knees,
Deliver me from jujubes please !
And when my days of dieting are done,
And my war with Snickers bars is won,
Let me stand with the heavenly throng,
In a shining robe...size seven, long !
I can do it, Lord, if You'll show to me,
The virtues of lettuce and celery.
Teach me the evil of mayonnaise...
Of pasta a la Milanaise, potatoes a la Lyonnaise...
And crisp-fried chicken from the south ...
Lord, if you love me... shut my mouth !
Topic: So down,,, waiting for approval
I just called Dr. Lalor office and asked Chris if any news, and havent heard nothing on my insurance in which its united health, I been doin this since jan. 2011.. Ive prayed for the day I get the call, I get so down when I call the office and hear,, no news, but I keep counting my calories, and try to stay positive....
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
I just called Dr. Lalor office and asked Chris if any news, and havent heard nothing on my insurance in which its united health, I been doin this since jan. 2011.. Ive prayed for the day I get the call, I get so down when I call the office and hear,, no news, but I keep counting my calories, and try to stay positive...."Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."ANGELWING6 {DAWN MEMMER-CHAPMAN}
EVERYTIME I CLICK ON THIS SITE, IN THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER IS 2 CUPCAKES... THAT SAYS DAILY DEALS IN YOUR CITY,,,,WHAT ARE THEY THINKING... IF THE HAVE TO BRIBE ME WITH 2 CUPCAKES {ONE PINK, ONE BLUE W/SPRINKLES} LOL... FOR 70 % WITH LIVING SOCIAL NOW.... ITS GOIN TO TAKE MORE THEN THAT TO GET ME TO WANT THEM.... LOL
EVERYTIME I CLICK ON THIS SITE, IN THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER IS 2 CUPCAKES... THAT SAYS DAILY DEALS IN YOUR CITY,,,,WHAT ARE THEY THINKING... IF THE HAVE TO BRIBE ME WITH 2 CUPCAKES {ONE PINK, ONE BLUE W/SPRINKLES} LOL... FOR 70 % WITH LIVING SOCIAL NOW.... ITS GOIN TO TAKE MORE THEN THAT TO GET ME TO WANT THEM.... LOL
Topic: UPDATE on my support group * Little by Little*
* Little by Little* will be celebrating our 4 year Anniversary of being together on the first of May...I am so thrilled to say that we have a wonderful group of caring and compassionate members...We are like a family, always there for each other...I try to have interesting programs each month...I am always trying to come up with something new to discuss...Its wonderful how the members jump in to help when things need done...Some have brought in door prizes, some have helped decorate tables for parties/functions...Some have given talks, some have given food demonstrations...Some of them have sang, read poetry, and etc at our parties/programs...We might be a smaller group of approx 12 , give or take, but we are a dedicated bunch...and not to mention, Fun Bunch!!!
We are from Greenville, which is 45 miles northwest of Dayton...If you are in our area, and need a support group, feel free to contact me for more information...We meet the 1st Tuesday of each month...There are no membership fees...We have both men and women at our group.
I would love to see our group grow ...We are here for you, if you are interested in joining...Just send me a message...Have a great day!!! Keep eating healthy!!!
We are from Greenville, which is 45 miles northwest of Dayton...If you are in our area, and need a support group, feel free to contact me for more information...We meet the 1st Tuesday of each month...There are no membership fees...We have both men and women at our group.
I would love to see our group grow ...We are here for you, if you are interested in joining...Just send me a message...Have a great day!!! Keep eating healthy!!!
Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only TRUE FRIENDS will leave footprints in your heart...And may that friendship have such a ONENESS that when one weeps the other will taste salt...Friends are like balloons ; once you let them go you can't get them back....So I'm going to tie you to my heart so I never lose you.
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