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Topic: RE: HAVE A QUESTION
Hi
Thank you so much for that information, im still thinking where i want to move to in tn. i was thinking about nashville, knoxville and other cities ,im so all over the map with this not sure what city would best suit me ya knw.
again thank you for the information.
rebecca
Thank you so much for that information, im still thinking where i want to move to in tn. i was thinking about nashville, knoxville and other cities ,im so all over the map with this not sure what city would best suit me ya knw.
again thank you for the information.
rebecca
Topic: Demon Chocolate
I would really like to learn how to curb my addiction to chocolate. When I abstain from it then I want to eat everything in the house. I'm starting all over with a new clinic and I want so badly not to ruin my chances at meeting their approval, never mind the approval of the insurance company. Can anyone give me some tips?
Many thanks,
Rebecca ("Trianni")
Many thanks,
Rebecca ("Trianni")
Topic: RE: HAVE A QUESTION
Hi Rebecca,
It's been a long time since I lived in the Tri-Cities area so I'm not able to help much with finding a place to live. I can, however, recommend contacting the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce and asking for their guidance. Their telephone number is 423-392-8800. You might also check for the Kingsport newspaper online. They might have ads listed.
As for WLS support groups, I read that Surgical Associates of Kingsport is now a center of excellence. They would be the best place to get information on local support groups. Their number is 423-217-4598.
Hope this helps!
Rebecca ("Trianni")
It's been a long time since I lived in the Tri-Cities area so I'm not able to help much with finding a place to live. I can, however, recommend contacting the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce and asking for their guidance. Their telephone number is 423-392-8800. You might also check for the Kingsport newspaper online. They might have ads listed.
As for WLS support groups, I read that Surgical Associates of Kingsport is now a center of excellence. They would be the best place to get information on local support groups. Their number is 423-217-4598.
Hope this helps!
Rebecca ("Trianni")
Topic: RE: Return Visit
Rebecca, glad to see you back on OH. There is such a great group of people on this board. Wishing you well with surgery.
Pam Davis, Certified Bariatric Nurse, Bariatric Program Director
Centennial Center for the Treatment of Obesity
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on 2/11/11 12:28 pm
on 2/11/11 12:28 pm
Topic: RE: Return Visit
I think most people who have weight problems can relate to some part of your story. So many of us have had to sit on the sidelines and watch life go by. My own weight problem kept me from getting knee surgery. The doctor refused to do the surgery because he said I'd ruin the hardware at my weight. Well, the weight is gone and I'm trying to screw up the courage to go back in for the knee surgery. I am the biggest wimp in the world! Yet I am glad to have had surgery. I wish you well on your journey. It's always so renewing to read about someone who has said, "Enough! " and is excited about the next step. Thanks for sharing and don't be a stranger. This place has been a life saver for me and can be for you as well.
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Topic: Return Visit
It's been nearly two years since I signed on to OH, much less posted on the Tennessee forum. I've had to change doctors for insurance reasons which was just as well. After three years with one clinic and getting no closer to submitting for approval much less having surgery it was time for a change. Now I'm feeling re-energized and confident in my decision. The only problem is I can't seem to update my OH profile. Oh well.
Last fall I began to seriously consider what lies ahead and what its going to involve and found that I'm feeling far more ready for those changes than I was in the past. After a fifth surgery on my bad ankle reality is knocking down the door. Somehow I managed to break the titanium orthopedic nail holding my ankle together and no one can explain how. But I've a suspicion my weight had something to do with it. That adds to the shame I feel about how heavy I am.
At 331 lbs my family is eager for me to lose weight but they remain apathetic about my having surgery to help. I do have a support person who is a DS patient but she isn't part of my family so I'm not sure how much her support is going to do for me. But she has been there with me every step of the way so far. That's more than my family has done.
I took my first cruise in December and was only able to leave the ship once. The rest of the time, perhaps because of the broken nail, I remained on board because I couldn't walk to the end of the pier much less take a shore excursion or haunt the shops. It was such a disappointment for me not being able to enjoy the total cruise experience. But I plan to take another cruise in January 2012 and I want to be able to make up for my past disappointment.
I know this has probably been a boring post but I needed to share my feelings with people who perhaps understand where I'm coming from. I hope everyone is having a great night and looking forward to a wonderful weekend.
Rebecca
Last fall I began to seriously consider what lies ahead and what its going to involve and found that I'm feeling far more ready for those changes than I was in the past. After a fifth surgery on my bad ankle reality is knocking down the door. Somehow I managed to break the titanium orthopedic nail holding my ankle together and no one can explain how. But I've a suspicion my weight had something to do with it. That adds to the shame I feel about how heavy I am.
At 331 lbs my family is eager for me to lose weight but they remain apathetic about my having surgery to help. I do have a support person who is a DS patient but she isn't part of my family so I'm not sure how much her support is going to do for me. But she has been there with me every step of the way so far. That's more than my family has done.
I took my first cruise in December and was only able to leave the ship once. The rest of the time, perhaps because of the broken nail, I remained on board because I couldn't walk to the end of the pier much less take a shore excursion or haunt the shops. It was such a disappointment for me not being able to enjoy the total cruise experience. But I plan to take another cruise in January 2012 and I want to be able to make up for my past disappointment.
I know this has probably been a boring post but I needed to share my feelings with people who perhaps understand where I'm coming from. I hope everyone is having a great night and looking forward to a wonderful weekend.
Rebecca
Topic: RE: Nashville Area DS Support group
Thanks for the cancel post, John. This weather is a bummer. I was looking forward to the meeting tonight. Oh well...hopefully the weather will be better next month. Hope to see you then!
Angie
Angie
Topic: RE: Nashville Area DS Support group
480/435/180/230
HW/SW/CW/GW
Currently Looking into Plastics with Dr. Carden (in Mexico)
I am going to cancel tonights meeting because of the weather. I know it is early but the streets are pretty bad and safety is my main concern. We will meet next month on the 10th.
Stay warm and safe and let's hope the spring get's here soon.
Stay warm and safe and let's hope the spring get's here soon.
480/435/180/230
HW/SW/CW/GW
Currently Looking into Plastics with Dr. Carden (in Mexico)
Topic: Nashville Area DS Support group
480/435/180/230
HW/SW/CW/GW
Currently Looking into Plastics with Dr. Carden (in Mexico)
The nashville area DS support group is this Thursday at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, TN from 6:30 - 8 in Classroom B.
If anyone needs any more info please message me
If anyone needs any more info please message me
480/435/180/230
HW/SW/CW/GW
Currently Looking into Plastics with Dr. Carden (in Mexico)
Topic: Franklin group meets in new location
Franklin Support group meets tonight in a NEW LOCATION!
Franklin Support group meets tonight in a NEW LOCATION!
Location: 4th Avenue Church of Christ (park in the back and enter the door beside the playground)
Time: 6-7 PM
Description: this group meets the 1st Monday of the month at 6 PM and is led by Pam Davis (615) 342-7490 [email protected].
Pam Davis, Certified Bariatric Nurse, Bariatric Program Director
Centennial Center for the Treatment of Obesity
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