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Topic: Special Chat:Vitamist
In an effort to ensure that all our members are well informed about our Magical Journey Conference May 20 - 22, 2005, ObesityHelp will be hosting a one hour question and answer chat session, Tuesday, May 17, 2005, 7 p.m. eastern standard time/ 4 p.m. pacific standard time.
Our special guest will be Mr. Bill Diehl, Vice President of Operations for Vitamist.
Please join us Tuesday May 17th at 7:00 PM EST for a special one-hour chat with Vitamist! Mr. Bill Diehl, Vice President of Operations for Vitamist will be speaking on the general benefits of spray vitamins and the need for long-term vitamin therapy post-gastric bypass. If you have problems swallowing vitamin pills...this chat is for you!
For more information on Vitamist please see their site at http://www.vitamist.com
The chat room will be open 1 Hour prior to the beginning of the chat. At that time, the moderator will start taking questions in preparation for when Bill Diehl arrives.
At the top of this page, you will see the announcement that the chat is in progress. Click on that banner and it will route you to the surgeon chat room. Once you log in, you can type out your questions in the free form area provided and hit enter. Your question will have been submitted to the Moderator and will be answered by Mr. Bill Diehl in the order in which it was received.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Thank you,
ObesityHelp Staff
Our special guest will be Mr. Bill Diehl, Vice President of Operations for Vitamist.
Please join us Tuesday May 17th at 7:00 PM EST for a special one-hour chat with Vitamist! Mr. Bill Diehl, Vice President of Operations for Vitamist will be speaking on the general benefits of spray vitamins and the need for long-term vitamin therapy post-gastric bypass. If you have problems swallowing vitamin pills...this chat is for you!
For more information on Vitamist please see their site at http://www.vitamist.com
The chat room will be open 1 Hour prior to the beginning of the chat. At that time, the moderator will start taking questions in preparation for when Bill Diehl arrives.
At the top of this page, you will see the announcement that the chat is in progress. Click on that banner and it will route you to the surgeon chat room. Once you log in, you can type out your questions in the free form area provided and hit enter. Your question will have been submitted to the Moderator and will be answered by Mr. Bill Diehl in the order in which it was received.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Thank you,
ObesityHelp Staff
Topic: RE: Utahns....Dr. Alldredge??????
Hi, I am a recent post-op of Dr. Alldredge, and I would recommend him to anyone. I researched all listed SLC based Lap-Band Dr.'s and determined that his practice had 1) the most patients (= lowest complications) and 2) the best follow up care (also yields lowest complications). I am only 72 hours out from my banding, but feel wonderful, optimistic, and best of all, I have a local, supportive Dr. with a great staff to go to, just down the street. I don't know why you would consider having your life-line post-op support thousands of miles away, when you can have it right here, and at a reasonable cost.
Best of luck to you, and please feel free to keep in touch to follow how my post op experience with Dr. Alldredge goes.
-Brad
Topic: RE: Is WLS cheaper in different states?
You could always pay $6000 in Mexico! Thats what I did. And my experience was wonderful!
If youd like more info email me and ill send it k [email protected] and just think youd have a few thousand left to buy all those new clothes!
best of luck!
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Topic: RE: HELP! I need to find a dr. in utah for post op fills!?
How ironic!
I actually did end up going to Dr Green because youre right hes the ONLY one in Utah doing fills for other surgeons.
One complaint though is I had my fill on a Monday and he had said he would adjust it within ONE WEEK if need be for whatever reason whether too constricted or too lose, i contacted his staff exactly one week and was told that i was mistaken they did not tell me that was their policy and that i would have to repay to be seen again - the full $250.
im really dissapointed because while i was filled at 3.4cc i dont hardly feel any restriction and its only been 2 weeks time.
any suggestions? yeah i know excercise and water - who doesnt know this much, specifically about the band? is that normal for me not to feel restricted?
g
Topic: RE: Utah Lap Bandsters Get-Together
I was banded 4/2/2005 in Tijuana Mexico, i dont have any support and have a million questions, I would love to come?
If thats ok Id really like to make it!
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Topic: RE: Utah Lap Bandsters Get-Together
Hi, I am new to this board as of today. I got banded last Thursday, May 12th. Sitting around my home recovering has given me an oppty to review the band sites, and hence I found this one. A few weeks ago, I was able to meet with some of the nicest people at the SLC Obesity Help Center for a meeting, then lunch. Since I am banded, and not bypassed, I believe hanging out and talking with similarly situated fellow bandsters may prove to be more productive and enlightening.
I checked my calendar for the next three month's get togethers, and find that I am actually out of town each time! 
Does your group get together at any other time, or on Saturdays, or anything? It would be great to get a sense of how life goes and what to expect now that the food part will undoubtedly change.
Thanks, Brad
Does your group get together at any other time, or on Saturdays, or anything? It would be great to get a sense of how life goes and what to expect now that the food part will undoubtedly change.
Thanks, Brad 
Topic: RE: Is WLS cheaper in different states?
My friend had lapband surgery in WA state 2 years ago, price $18,000 but the cost has come down to $13000 this year. He also said the cost of RNY would come down in WA next year, maybe because people are going out of state to save $8,000. I would! Airfare is not that much.
Topic: RE: Is WLS cheaper in different states?
I had my Lap Band surgery through South Valley Surgical, and it was performed as out-patient surgery at a surgical center. It was $13,000.
If you would like more information, feel free to email me at [email protected]
I had my surgery in November of 2003, and am down 80 lbs.
Allison
Topic: Is WLS cheaper in different states?
I am finding WLS cost varies considerably from state to state. Was quoted $32,000 for lap RNY in Washington and $25, 000 in Utah. Can anyone in different states share the costs they found in their states? Since we are self pay, the difference is considerable. What about follow up afterwards.
Topic: Utah Lap Bandsters Get-Together
This past month we had a great time getting together at Marie Callendars for dinner. In fact, it was so nice and relaxed, and the food and company so enjoyable, that we decided to make it the standard. At least for the next 3 or 4 months. Then maybe those who have farther to travel (like Brad and Dan) can make arrangements to be in town.
So folks, mark your calendars for the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Marie Callendar's in WEST VALLEY
2882 W. 4700 South, West Valley City, UT 84118
801-966-7400
The next couple of month's dates are:
May 17th
June 21st
July 19th
Let me know if you are interested, and plan on attending.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Allison in Layton
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