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Topic: RE: Thanks to all of you.........I'm APPROVED!!!!!!
HI! Thanks for answering. My BMI is 44.5. I am just in the beginnig to look into all this. I have thought about it for years but have never gone this far. I went to a seminar of Dr. Harris's earlier this month. I really liked him and got a lot out of the seminar. He also does not like to do WLS with the Lap technique. He prefers the open because then he can look around while you are open. He found lung cancer in a 35 year old patient during her surgury. They were able to remove the cancer while she was still under.
I am 51 and really need to get moving on this. Just not sure what way to go. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield. Actually I have two policy's. Mine and my husbands. I have talked with them and should have no trouble getting this covered. Sioux Valley is the hospital my insurance prefers but I don't want to do another seminar. I am 3 hours from Sioux Falls and don't want to take another day off work so I can attend one. I liked Dr. Harris but know nothing about him. Just thought maybe there was a reason you did not go to him.
Thanks for the information.
Nancy
Topic: RE: Thanks to all of you.........I'm APPROVED!!!!!!
Nancy, I read in your profile that you want to have the lap band but Dr.harris doesn't approve it. What is your BMI?? I know that Dr.Graham (my surgeon), is partenered with Dr.O'brien at sioux valley does lap band. In fact, that is all that Dr.O'brien does is lap band. I met with Dr.O'brien back in january and he knows his stuff. I choose not to have the lap band done.
Dr.Harris is at avera and has bypass surgery himself, but I feel that sioux valley staff get all the paperwork you need, they answer and questions, you can call for anything, and are very positive people to have on yourside...
Hope this helps a little bit... Any more questions???
kelly ann
Topic: RE: Thanks to all of you.........I'm APPROVED!!!!!!
I went to see Dr Frederick Harris. Since you are from Sioux Falls, I was wondering if you had heard anything about him? Any information would be helpful.
Topic: RE: New to this site
hi my name is amy i live like maybe 45 min to a hr from you in madelia mn i also had my surgery done there it is a wonderful place who is doing your surgery i had dr glatt he is awesome i had the r and y done i have lost 26 pounds since april the 3 so if you ahve any questions or care to talk message me ok good luck to you
amy
Topic: Thanks to all of you.........I'm APPROVED!!!!!!
I would like to thank all of you and this web site for the tons of information. It made me realize that this is a true lifestyle change and a great tool for being healthy. It helped me get my appointments and paperwork in order for my insurance company and after 10 days I got approved.......THANK YOU ALL.... I have Wellmark BCBS of SD... I'm so excited and overjoyed.... I can't wait to be on the loser's side for once... My surgery date is May 8th at Sioux Valley... If anyone has questions don't be afraid to drop me a line....
Yeah me............
Topic: RE: Home and recovering...
Its a wonderful feeling...but filled with so many mixed emotions - a path I've not traveled before. CONGRATULATIONS
Topic: RE: Home and recovering...
JP Glad to hear everything went well with your surgery. Sorry about the stomach flu. Glad you are home and doing great. 25 pounds! That is great. Thanks for checking in with us. Keep up the good work.
CA
Topic: IN PERU MIXED SURGERY ARE VERY CHEAP AND SUCCESSFUL.
IF YOU WANT TO BE OPERATED OF A MIX SURGERY ( GASTRIC BYPASS AND DUODENAL SWITCH) AND IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO MAKE IT IN YOUR TOWN I RECOMMEND YOU GO TO PERU, WHERE THERE ARE MAGNIFICENT SURGEONS AND CLINICAL OF FIRST CATEGORY TO A MUCH SMALLER PRICE THAT IN OTHER COUNTRIES.
YOU CAN SEE THE COMPLETE TESTIMONY DE CHARLES L. HERE IN http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=L1088864570
I HAVE BEEN OPERATED 2 MONTH 25 DAYS AGO FOR THE SAME SURGEON, ADOLFO GUEVARA FIGARI (FOR MY SOCIAL SECURITY) NOW I'M EATING EVERYTHING, ANYTHING MAKE ME BAD AND I HAVE ALREADY LOST 25 KILOS IN THAT SHORT TIME.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN COMMUNICATE WITH MY SURGEON TO SPEAK OF THE OPERATION AND DE PRICES WRITE ME TO [email protected] I will BE VERY HAPPY OF HELPING YOU.
GOD BLESS YOU 
Topic: Home and recovering...
Well, after 2 1/2 days at the hospital, I was feeling good and came home... for 2 days things were great...until I got the stomach flu. You can imagine. Trying to manage all that. It was stressful. My surgeon ended up having me come in for fluids and some labs. Back at home now and doing great. When I saw my surgeon on Friday 4/13, I had lost 25 lbs. Wow.
--- JP
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on 4/12/07 11:43 pm
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Topic: Riding my bike
As a volunteer clown, participating in functions to help children, I often ride one of those silly little bikes where my knees are above the handle bars. As a chubby clown I had problems riding them. As a slim downed clown the small bikes are much easier although I prefer my carbon frame, Kestrel Road Bike now.
Now that I am almost to my goal I plan to spend the next ten years riding my bike in events across the USA. The plan is to ride in five events each year which will give me whole USA after ten years. There are many bike rides sponsored annually by worthy charitable organizations. Riding my bike will allow me to help others while helping myself maintain my newfound slimness.
I wanted to commit to this on the state forums as a reminder to myself that the surgery is only the first step; a life-style change is imperative if I want to maintain. I intend to do that on my bike.
Kim
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