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An oldie but a goodie!
Work and drying out are one and two today. Little over inch and half in the rain gage.
Go do your thing!
on 3/9/15 4:16 am
Hello everyone I was advised to post my question here so more people from Tx would see it. I have been referred to Dr. Nabil Tariq at Houston Methodist for RNY. I had a "failed" VBG 20 years ago and have been having severe reflux and vomiting almost daily. Had a EGD done by local GI Dr who is the one *****ferred me to Dr. Tariq. Dr. Tariq did his own EGD and is the one who said I needed the RNY due to a mechanical failure of my old surgery. Long story short my insurance required that I do a 3 month supervised diet which I have completed and the paperwork has been resubmitted to BCBS.
I'm wondering if anyone has had Dr. Tariq? Also his office is just horrible to get in touch with. I have been dealing with this since October 2014. When I call I never talk to a person you always have to leave a message which says that they will call you back in 24 hours. They have never ever called me back in 24 hours. I always have to call multiple times and email. I usually get a response in a couple of weeks. This has me very concerned. I sent an email to the NP telling her that I was concerned about the lack of communication and was worried if after surgery I have an emergency I can't ever get in touch with any one. She emailed back and apologized but I'm still very worried.
So for those of you who have used Houston Methodist (med center) are all the Dr.offices in the bariatric program like this? This is a long post for just 2 questions: how is Dr. Tariq and how is the office staff of the other bariatric surgeons at methodist.
I appreciate any comments.
Thanks!
I started looking into a couple of months ago, when he got a couple cameras in a unit. Need to see if I can get recording equipment. His brother owns a security company and could set him up but he is always busy and can't always count on him.
Saundra
VBG - 12/02/96 (High weight 283)
Revision to RNY - 06/11/09 (Start weight 219)
Goal for weight to always start with 11*
At Goal - maintaining between 115 - 119
No sermons, no lectures. Neither a preacher or professor but......
Cameras are too inexpensive now not to have at least two. One on the register and one on the front door. No longer a matter of just testimony in court to get a conviction. Prosecutors want video to make the case for them and defense attorneys demand the video proof.
Originally dash cams were legislated by Austin for racial profiling but it turns out they have become more evidentiary then they were intended to be. Have a City Attorney who will even kick a speeding ticket out if not caught on video and the person contest the charge.
Good morning,
Having a hard time getting up this morning as well and it didn't help that I stayed up late watching Flea Market Flip.
SIL new iPhone 6 was stolen off counter at shop Friday evening by the last customer. DH found where he lived but if course he denied it. Called Police and they talked to him and said they know he was lieing but we have no proof. We dont have cameras and neither actually seen him take it, but she just sit it on counter and she went to back, while DH checked him out and had back to counter he pocketed it. Noticed it was missing but he had already left. He was pulling a trailer so DH drove around and found where he lived. Told him we tracked phone to his house but of course he knew that was not true since he turned it off as I got message that it was off. She had insurance but 200.00 deductible.
Just pissed he gets away with it.
Think ho****er heater going out, running out of ho****er way to quick.
Work top of the agenda.
Have a great day!
Saundra
VBG - 12/02/96 (High weight 283)
Revision to RNY - 06/11/09 (Start weight 219)
Goal for weight to always start with 11*
At Goal - maintaining between 115 - 119
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE FOR TODAY......“First we form habits; then they form us. Conquer your bad habits or they will conquer you.” ~Robert Gilbert
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
Especially after losing an hour of sleep over the weekend. Rain not helping with wanting to stay awake.
Work is the highlight of the day.
Go do your thing but don't leave the umbrella at home!
Good morning,
I have never made that statement either.
Work only thing on my agenda and all my meetings on Friday are during normal folks lunch hour, so going to be late lunch if I even get one.
No real plans for the weekend, I am sure I will ended up at DH shop. Do still have Kohl's and JCP gift card I need to spend.
Have a great weekend!
Saundra
VBG - 12/02/96 (High weight 283)
Revision to RNY - 06/11/09 (Start weight 219)
Goal for weight to always start with 11*
At Goal - maintaining between 115 - 119
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE FOR TODAY....."The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark." – Michelangelo Buonarroti
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
I've never heard that comment uttered.
No snow or ice to deal with today but still cold! Came home yesterday and had to wash a load of whites since all my long johns were in the laundry basket.
Normal weekend on tap. Supply and coffee runs. Helping somebody with moving tomorrow. Hopefully that won't take too long. Heavy lifting is already done. Dealing with the small crap.
Have a Great Weekend!!
