Congratulations Kristy!  We have the same anniversary, but yesterday was my second one.  Life is so much better as a smaller person.  I am so much more comfortable and handling the heat of summer much better than I did before.  I'm happy for you.

Linda

A friend of mine had the RNY about two years ago.  Her weight loss was poor and now she's gained it all back.  Some might say this is her own fault, but I have heard many stories of this same thing happening with the RNY which is part of what convinced me to get the Duodenal Switch.  My results have been great so far and I've seen a number of people who have gotten a revision from RNY to the DS.  She is on Oregon's version of Medicaid.

So my question is whether any of you know if Oregon's Medicaid plan covers the revision from RNY to DS?  If not, is there a way to file a review of medical necessity through the state?

Thanks for any help you can provide!

Christy
SW 368 /CW265/ GW170

Linda,
How sad that no one showed up last night.  I was going to come, but couldn't take my baby granddaughter with me.  I so enjoyed the meetings when I was able to go, even though my drive time was 3 hours to get there.   Hopefully things will change when summer is over.  People are out enjoying the sunshine, going on vacations, etc.  We appreciate all you have done.  
Donna

 I was just about to transfer my care from Olympia, Wa. to Riverbend.  I stopped by the office this week to turn in my paperwork, nobody said a word to me about Dr. Yarbrough leaving.  Today the office called and said I'd have to wait until Sept. to get in with the new doctor.  I can't wait that long for a fill and don't want to go back up to Olympia.  Since you're already seeing him in Corvallis, can you give me his office contact info. please?  I don't want to play the roulette wheel on after care and I've heard good things about Dr. Yarbrough.  Hubby also works in Corvallis so it'll be nice to have lunch with him after appointments.

Thank you

Tonight was the last meeting of the Eugene/Springfield Support Group.  I have better things to do with my time than to sit there by myself.  I hope you all have the support you need.

Best,
Linda