Utahn Introductions

Hey Amber, great to meet you.  I read your post on RMAP that you went to Amsterdam?  Cool!  I love to travel.  Good luck on those last 40 pounds!  You will get there.  I, too, am hoping to have Dr. Simper as my surgeon, any thoughts on him you'd like to share?

If this posts twice, I am sorry.

My name is Becky.  I am in St. George and trying to have a RNY with Dr. Cottam in SLC.  I have Select Care insurance (IHC).  They are finally offering some kind of coverage.  It is 50% up to $10,000 life time max.  Not great coverage, but better than nothing.

I have been overweight all my life and now I am huge.  I am 43 and I've got to get this weight off.  It is so uncomfortable.  I have severe sleep apnea and my insulin levels are high.  I also have back pain and low energy. 

My paperwork is being submitted tomorrow and I hope I get approved.  Please pray for me.  I really need this.  My husband's health isn't good and I have 3 little kids, one of whom is disabled. 

I am an RN and owrk for Intermountain Healthcare.  I'm gald to see there are other Utahn's out there!

 

Hi Becky, great to meet you.  I too work for IHC, though not in the clinical area.  I was so pleased to see Select Health offering bariatric procedures.  Very exciting.  I'm a little older than you, at 45 and can't wait to begin this next chapter of my life.

I am looking into the Duodenal Switch, I had never heard of it before joining OH here, but now look forward to giving it a whirl.

See you around the boards!

Nice to meet you too Maria!

I did go to Amsterdam-a cool little city! I do have have to admit-I like Dublin better!

And as for Dr. Simper-I was very satisfied with him! I have referred a couple of my friends to him who are equally satisfied. He is a realistic guy and he won't b.s. you. Which is a totally good thing!

And thanks for the good wishes on my last 40 pounds. They are a struggle!

Hey all! I'm posting late but wanted to get in here and get acquainted!

I'm a southern'er (Cedar City) and had my RNY on 7/13/06 in St. George. All my gory details and surgeon review are on my profile.

In nutshell: I started at 384, got to 240'ish, in a year got to up to 297 and am now 288 (got back on the straight and narrow this past Monday - ya think I was bloated? lol)

I run a support group here in Cedar City and refuse to give up. As I gained it got increasingly harder to run that meeting every month, but I kept going, no matter what. (Yes, I am also a cousin once removed from Bill W. - in case that "no matter what" sounded familar)

Glad to see some activity around this board :)

Have a great weekend!

Hey Peggy, thanks for joining the Utah thread.  I'm usually quicker at checking here but I have a good excuse, I am 6-days post op from my weight loss surgery!

I love your attitude, never give up.  Good for you.  I admire you for hanging in there despite some of your weight regain.  Congrats on those 9 new pounds gone though.  You can do this!

I am super late but I am Shelly from North Ogden.  Dr Rodrick McKinlay was my surgeon and I really like him alot.  I am struggling the last month with my weight loss but it is my own fault so I am trying to get back on the wagon.

I am 43 (on Thursday) down 28 pounds and 4 months post-op.  Married, 5 children, four grandchildren, non-LDS, work full-time for North Ogden City and enjoy riding motorcycles and camping.

Nice to meet you all.

Hi I am Judith Z and new to this site. I've been a Real Estate agent for 11 years in SLC, and have lived in Utah for 20+ years. My surgery is June 17 and I am looking forward to regaining my energy and strength.  My husband and I are able to travel alot and the last few trips haven't been as much fun because I can't walk very far. That said, my goal is to be able to travel and enjoy it!

I did notice that the Utah site is kind of sparce, hopefully it will begin to grow and fullfill our need for information and support.

Hi everyone  :)

     I live in Roy Utah, am 45, married to a wonderful man and I am hoping to have Lap GB soon.  I am waiting to hear back from my insurance Co (Altius) as we speak.  Cross your fingers and hope for the best!~

     I have been on diets since I was 9 years old.  I have dieted my way up to 260.  On my 5'2" frame I look like a apple with legs.  LOL  Actually I have lost down to 229.  My God it was haaaaaaard!  I think that is the most rediculous requirement.  I mean, if I could lose the weight by myself, don't you think I would have done it already?! 

     I suffer from psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondilitis, NASH and Type II diabetes.  TaDa!  And for my next trick, I'll make my Diabetes disappear.  LOL

     Right now I am looking for a walking partner in Roy.  Sometimes I feel kinda weird about walking by myself so I mostly walk at night. 

      Anyone in my area?

Waves to all

Sandi

I was approved for surgery today!  Wooooohoooooooo!

I hope it is soon!  Dr Richard's office said they will call me Monday for a pre surgery appointment.

Oh Happy Day!