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I could be mistaken, but I believe that Barix's support groups, in Langhorne, are open to anyone, just that the nutritional counseling offered at them is only for Barix patients. Laureen posted about the post-op meeting on Wednesday. I believe they are the third Wednesday of each month. I'm not sure if they still have the support meetings on the first Saturday of each month.
Good luck.
Trish
Albert Schweitzer
Sorry forgot the link: http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-General-Information/Med icareApprovedFacilitie/Bariatric-Surgery.html
Moxie D
HW405/SW360/CW173/GW165
Sorry to hear you are having reimbursement issues. Here is a link to Medicare's list of approved Bariatric centers. Hopefully you can find one near you.
Moxie D
HW405/SW360/CW173/GW165
Hi everyone, Well, I don't know who to thank the most for my world turning upside down, Medicare or my doctor's office... before I mentioned that my paper work had been sent into my ins., well I got a call this morning from the doctors office. They informed me that medicare and medicad both require that who ever's doing the surgery to be CERTIFIED! and medicare won't pay because they are CERTIFIED! Ok I guess I don't know much about this to start with, but, I mean come on... first of all, how can you even be doing these surgeries and not be certified??? and secondly... it's been almost 8 friggen months since I started this whole venture... with testings, clearances and 6 months of medically supervised classes and just now they know that this is an issue??? I would think that someone at the doctors should've known this looooong before now. So here I am, having everything done and ready to go... and no where to go... friggen pissed is what I am at this point, to say the least. So I am faced with two choices; A. I try and find and get connected with a doctor/facility that is certified, B. Wait, who knows 2, 3, or 4 months for them to get there asses certified. I just don't know, I mean I worked hard and long to get to this point, with the emotions of it all, anxious, nervous at same time, but I am ready for it. I want it, I don't think I should or even want to wait them out... but, where I am located.. I can't afford to travel great distances to get this done and follow up care.. where I was going through is like 20 miles and I was dealing with that ok. Your thoughts or any help with where I can go would be appreciated Rob
[May 8, 13 Pre-Op Wt: 279 /BMI 44.4] [June 6, 13 Wt: 249 /BMI 39.6] -30 lbs.
was wondering if anyone in or close to philly know of any support groups, or post op information meetings, etc? 
Everything Jill said is absolutely correct! It is just a temporary situation. Keep on your plan and it will pay off!!
You are doing a great job!!
Glad you came to the board for support! That is why it is here😍
Beth
Breathe. 43 pounds in 4 months is AWESOME. When have you ever been able to do that before? Yes, I think what you are experiencing is normal. It's called a stall, and we've all gone through them. They are very frustrating, but if you keep doing the right things, your weight loss will start up again. Your body is going through so many changes. Good job reaching out. I'm sure others will post you some encouragement!!!
Blessings, Jill
WLS 5/31/07. Maintaining a weight loss of 141 pounds and feeling amazing!
Had my RnY on Oct 10. I lost 43 lbs in the first 3 months... and haven't lost a thing in the last 4 wks. Is this normal? I get my protein in, my fluids, and I use my gazelle everyday. When will I start to lose again... it seems like I will be stuck where I am at. 284.5 Jan 12 to 204 Jan 13.... 24W down to a regular 18. Because of the stalling, I am beginning to feel like I am 284.5 or the 24W.... Really, I feel FAT....
HW 284.5, SW 247, GW 140 
Come support each other as we resolve to make this year the best one ever!
As always, the main focus of this meeting are topics as they relate to post-ops, so please come by and share your WOW moments, as well as whatever else is on your mind.
The Place: 280 Middletown Boulevard, Langhorne, PA 19047
The time: 7 p.m. until approximately 8:30 p.m.
If you are celebrating a surgiversary, please bring any props (clothes worn prior to WLS, pictures), you will get 5 minutes to share what it was like, what it is like now and what you look forward to.
We have a nutritionist at every meeting and while all are welcome to attend our support groups, nutritional consults cannot be given to non-Barix patients, but no matter where you had surgery if you feel in need of support we welcome you!
On a last note, while we recognize that there are times when babysitting might be an issue, it would be appreciated if small children were not brought to the meeting, as there are times people have a need to discuss things where having a small child there inhibits their ability to discuss openly talk about what they need to. Thank you for your understanding.
Jill
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
