Eugene Springfield March Meeting set!

In March we will meet on THURSDAY, March 26th - same place and time - Market of Choice at 29th and Willamette in Eugene.  Meeting starts at 6:00.  I will have back issues of OH Magazine (maybe a new one by then) and samples I just received from Kays Naturals.  

For future meetings, April and beyond, would you like me to try and get some guest speakers, like a plastic surgeon or one of the docs from Eugene Bariatrics or something?  I know we have a pretty good time talking and discussing issues we're having, but I'd hate to think you're all bored.

Linda

Hi Linda,  I was hoping to be able to come to your March meeting but turns out I am scheduled for BL and reduction on March 23 so probably won't make it.  I  am also surprised to find out that my insurance has agreed to pay as long as Dr. Jewel is able to remove the minimum amount that they require.  He is not a preferred provider however so will probably only pay 60% but that is more than I expected.  I am now hoping my secondary insurance will pay some too.  Anyway wish me luck and I will see you at a meeting soon I promise.  Julia

 Wow Julia - that's great that your insurance will help pay!  I now have a nasty and painful scar from the top of my pubic bone up to the bottom of my left ribcage.  It has keloided and hurts when I cough, sneeze, or sometimes even when I'm just walking.  My physical therapist says I need to see a plastic surgeon and see if they can remove most of it all by pulling the skin down (i.e., tummy tuck).  I don't know if my insurance would pay part in that case, but I'm worried about having it done 1) because I really don't feel like going through surgery again, and 2) because I'm afraid that the scars from the tummy tuck would keloid and I'd end up with more painful spots.  I suppose I'll have to wait and see how much it bothers me.  

By the next time I see you, I'll probably not recognize you!  Hopefully, when the weather warms, we can have a nice function in my back yard or something.  We'll see!  Best of luck with your surgery.

Linda

I am can understand you reluctance to have another surgery.  Maybe wait awhile and see how you feel.  I think they might be able to remove the scar and hopefully you would not form more keloids.  I guess the best thing is to have a consult and see what the PS has to say.  I was very surprised that Dr. Jewel was able to get my insurance to cover. He does seem to know what they want.  I would think yours would possibly be covered to get rid of the painful scar.  Worth a try when you are ready.  My insurance is a Blue Cross Blue shield.  Julia