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Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
I am on Medicaid and Medicare I'm here in Utah I go to the Surgical Weight Loss center of Utah Dr. Christina Richard is who I chose then theres also Dr. Daniel Cottam the address is 24 Sounth 1100 East suite 304 SLC Utah 84102 phone: 801-746-2886
Topic: RE: monday is the day
Hey Alan, how is the VSG going? Would like to know how you are!
Maria
Maria
Duodenal Switch 4/29/09
Loving my DS!!
Loving my DS!!
OneFinger
on 9/26/10 12:22 pm
on 9/26/10 12:22 pm
Topic: RE: New to area
I'm not in that area but I've heard a group meets in Orem at the Timpanogos Regional Hospital in the Women's Center class room. I think this is a monthly meeting on the first Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.
I'm sure you could confirm my info with a call to the hospital.
I'm sure you could confirm my info with a call to the hospital.
High Weight = 310 Surgery Weight = 300 Dr's Goal = 200 My Goal = 190 
Topic: New to area
Hello! I recently relocated to Provo from Maryland. I am two and a half years post op....gastric Sleeve. Also am a certified OH Support Group leader.
Would be interested to know if there are any support groups active in the area....withing 15 miles of Provo.
Looking to connect with some others as I really don't know too many people here yet.....
Thanks.
Would be interested to know if there are any support groups active in the area....withing 15 miles of Provo.
Looking to connect with some others as I really don't know too many people here yet.....
Thanks.
Topic: RE: Hello fellow Utahn's!!
It wasn't Dr. Wood that I meant to say, it's Dr. Zavala - that's who I go to. Duh - I must have been having a Monday.
Anyways, it's not that I need the insurance, I have the insurance, just not the co-morbidities. So I don't need the part time job thing. Thanks for the info though. LOL!
Anyways, it's not that I need the insurance, I have the insurance, just not the co-morbidities. So I don't need the part time job thing. Thanks for the info though. LOL!
Highest/Surgery Weight 230 Goal Weight 140 Current Weight 190
Starting BMI 36.6 Current BMI 28
My height is 5'7.
Baby Blues
on 9/8/10 8:32 am - Roy, UT
on 9/8/10 8:32 am - Roy, UT
Topic: RE: Hello fellow Utahn's!!
I go to Wasatch Family Practice in Layton. I see Dr. Gardner. He freakin rocks. I love him like a member of my family. LOL
Don't think I've met Dr Wood. I have gone to Dr Alstrom at the OC in Roy but he's my Gyno.
One other thing....if you can handle a part time job, Starbucks is hiring and they offer insurance that covers weight loss surgery. I only worked part time (20+) hours a week and qualifed for insurance. It's something worth checking into. And Starbucks doesn't discriminate against heavy people at all. I used to work at the Clinton location. I'm still there on a daily basis. I need my fix. LOL
Let me know if I can help more.
xox
Tammy
Don't think I've met Dr Wood. I have gone to Dr Alstrom at the OC in Roy but he's my Gyno.
One other thing....if you can handle a part time job, Starbucks is hiring and they offer insurance that covers weight loss surgery. I only worked part time (20+) hours a week and qualifed for insurance. It's something worth checking into. And Starbucks doesn't discriminate against heavy people at all. I used to work at the Clinton location. I'm still there on a daily basis. I need my fix. LOL
Let me know if I can help more.
xox
Tammy
I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes. I am out of control and at times hard to handle, but if you can't handle me at my worst...then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best. ---Marilyn Monroe
Topic: RE: Hello fellow Utahn's!!
I will have to check into the Medical Credit Loan. That one sounds like it might work for me. The insurance girl at the weight loss surgery dr.'s office called and said not to give up hope just yet... She was trying to dig to find things that the insurance might accept - so I'm still trying.
My PCP is Dr. Wood at the Ogden Clinic in Roy. I have had him do so many tests and everything is coming back negative. LOL! I know there are things lurking... my sides hurt after I eat, so I'm thinking that's either a gallbladder or kidney issue, and some other things. He says all looks good though?!?! Yeah, I thought about waiting a year to see what happens, but I have a cruise coming up in April and wanted to be done by then. Ha Ha!
What PCP do you have, maybe I'll go to them?
Thanks for the info Tammy!
My PCP is Dr. Wood at the Ogden Clinic in Roy. I have had him do so many tests and everything is coming back negative. LOL! I know there are things lurking... my sides hurt after I eat, so I'm thinking that's either a gallbladder or kidney issue, and some other things. He says all looks good though?!?! Yeah, I thought about waiting a year to see what happens, but I have a cruise coming up in April and wanted to be done by then. Ha Ha!
What PCP do you have, maybe I'll go to them?
Thanks for the info Tammy!
Highest/Surgery Weight 230 Goal Weight 140 Current Weight 190
Starting BMI 36.6 Current BMI 28
My height is 5'7.
Baby Blues
on 8/26/10 4:40 pm - Roy, UT
on 8/26/10 4:40 pm - Roy, UT
Topic: RE: Hello fellow Utahn's!!
There are several self pay options.....
medical credit loan
credit card
home equity line of credit
personal loan from family or friends
cash out investments
You could also wait a year and see what kind of comorbidities you develop. Who is your primary care physician? Mine told me that if you are obese then there are comorbidities lurking. It's your doctor's job to find them no matter how much they are hiding.
Good luck on your journey.
xox
Tammy
medical credit loan
credit card
home equity line of credit
personal loan from family or friends
cash out investments
You could also wait a year and see what kind of comorbidities you develop. Who is your primary care physician? Mine told me that if you are obese then there are comorbidities lurking. It's your doctor's job to find them no matter how much they are hiding.
Good luck on your journey.
xox
Tammy
I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes. I am out of control and at times hard to handle, but if you can't handle me at my worst...then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best. ---Marilyn Monroe
Topic: RE: Looking for Support Group
Send your info and e-mail address to :
atalbot @iasishealthcare.com
She will send you info and updates via e-mail about the support groups in your area. I got this info in my pre-op pack from Surgical Weight Loss Center of Utah.
Good luck!
atalbot @iasishealthcare.com
She will send you info and updates via e-mail about the support groups in your area. I got this info in my pre-op pack from Surgical Weight Loss Center of Utah.
Good luck!
-Sandy
My worth is not measured by what I have gathered, but by what I have scattered.
Topic: Looking for Support Group
I just moved to West Valley and am looking for a Support Group if anyone knows of any.
Thank you,
Thank you,
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