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Topic: Long time
Haven't posted in awhile. Have lost 152 lbs. and have 13 lbs. to go to goal weight. Maybe shoot for another 10 lbs. after that! Feel great and to all just starting out.........it will be worth it! If I could ever figure out how, I will post before and after pics! ~ shell
Topic: RE: 13 months to Normal BMI - Woohoo! (with pics)
You look great! Good luck on your upcoming surgery! Keep us posted! ~ shell
Topic: RE: xp - Memphis VitaTour 5/29 UPDATE
Your new profile pic looks great!
Pam Davis, Certified Bariatric Nurse, Bariatric Program Director
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Topic: MY FIRST VIDEO and VLOG
Hello everyone, I created a video and Youtube account to share my journey and would love for you to have a peek, comment, etc. It is the start of many new and fun uploads so please make me your favourite and keep in touch!
http://youtu.be/deF2erXqZCo
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Topic: xp - Memphis VitaTour 5/29 UPDATE
We're meeting Don & Michelle, the VitaCouple, Sunday afternoon (tomorrow) at 5:00pm at Kooky Canuck in downtown Memphis. Be there or be square.
Topic: RE: New Life after care program
While I didn't use their aftercare program a whole lot, it's unavoidable to pay the fee to have access to a great surgeon. In fact, I wanted a DS but he wasn't doing it at the time and I didn't want to travel far away for WLS. My insurance didn't pay the fee either but it was a small price to pay for what I've gained (and I don't mean weight either) 
Here's the thing: when I DID need the aftercare program it was there. I am a huge proponent of patients taking it into their own hands and not relying on a nutritionist or exercise physiologist for every single little question -- they are there for guidance, not day by day instruction.
You are your own best advocate.
Here's the thing: when I DID need the aftercare program it was there. I am a huge proponent of patients taking it into their own hands and not relying on a nutritionist or exercise physiologist for every single little question -- they are there for guidance, not day by day instruction.
You are your own best advocate.
Be happy.
Topic: RE: New Life after care program
No, but in order to use him as a surgeon we have no option. Many baratric surgeons are charging these fees altho I think his is one of the highest.
If my insurance company had not insisted on my staying in state, I would have found one who didn't charge the fee.
Liz
If my insurance company had not insisted on my staying in state, I would have found one who didn't charge the fee.
Liz
Duodenal Switch (Lap) 01-24-11 | Surgeon: Stephen Boyce | High weight: 250 in 2002 | Surgery weight: 203 | Lowest weight: 121 | Current weight: 135 | Goal weight: 135
Topic: RE: New Life after care program
wow thats alot of money for not seeing the sergeon,..what bugs me is my insurance will pay for the diatitian, other programs in the aea only charge 500... but I know dr Boyce is one of the best , if not the best around here.. so I was just curiouse if you think you got your moneys worth
Topic: RE: New Life after care program
Coming here is far more helpful. That is, unless you had the RNY cause the staff treat all of us as if we all had the RNY.
I also was told by another patient that after surgery, you won't see your surgeon again, just the nurse, dietitian, and exercise person. And so far, I haven't seen Dr. Boyce since I left the hospital.
Dr. Boyce is an excellent surgeon but their aftercare isn't.
Liz
I also was told by another patient that after surgery, you won't see your surgeon again, just the nurse, dietitian, and exercise person. And so far, I haven't seen Dr. Boyce since I left the hospital.
Dr. Boyce is an excellent surgeon but their aftercare isn't.
Liz
Duodenal Switch (Lap) 01-24-11 | Surgeon: Stephen Boyce | High weight: 250 in 2002 | Surgery weight: 203 | Lowest weight: 121 | Current weight: 135 | Goal weight: 135
Topic: New Life after care program
For those that have had Dr,Boyce/ D. Williams. How much have you used their after care program..and do you think it was helpful after sugery?
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