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girlzmom
on 10/29/08 6:32 am - Eagle Mountain, UT
Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
Dr. Cottam and Richards both accept Medicare, you have to be a Center of Excellence to accept it.   There are only 2 in Utah.   Rocky Mountain is not taking Medicare at this time,  but Surgical Weight Loss Center of Utah is accepting Medicare and some Medicaid--molina and healthy u.
Misty T.
on 10/24/08 1:05 pm - Vernal, UT
Topic: HHHHEEEEELLLLLOOOO Anybody out there?
Any DSer's in Utah????  Helllooo
BuCwiLd
on 10/15/08 12:55 am - pocono lake, PA
Topic: Passed PSYCH!
Well i went to my Psyc test and got the green light.. For some reason it seems a little more real now..1 hurdle left.. Insurance approval, YIKES!



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Jennigirl
on 10/14/08 1:33 pm - Lehi, UT
Topic: RE: OT- Disneyland on Oct 17 th?
Yes it is true every school district in Utah has it off and that is where everyone flocks to.  We did it a few years ago.  My kids have Thursday, Friday and Monday off.  Have fun!!!!! 
Jessica285
on 10/12/08 10:12 am - UT
Topic: RE: Got a good OB/GYN Referal?
I would recommend Dr. Housel to any woman or any size.  He is a fabulous doctor and surgeon.  I am currently 285 lbs and have seen him work with much larger women, too.  He is never judgemental or rude and he has a great sense of humor.

Housel, Darren W MD - Circle Of Life Womens Ctr

Address:   1525 E 6000 S, Ogden, UT 84405
Phone: (801) 337-5800

Best wishes to you and your mom.
Karen M.
on 10/11/08 12:21 pm - Calabasas, CA
Topic: OT- Disneyland on Oct 17 th?
I was wondering if this was true? I found it on a Disneylad help website.....my family is going to Disneyland on Oct 17 th.


Utah Education Association Convention - Usually mid-October. (2008 UEA convention is October 16-17.) Because of this teachers' convention each year, most schools in the state of Utah have a 4-day or 5-day weekend. Many Utah residents take that opportunity to travel to Disneyland (some people call it Utah Escapes to Anaheim week), so that long weekend can be surprisingly crowded. .

    
theriding5
on 10/7/08 3:03 am - provo, UT
Topic: RE: Northern Utah-Yes there is more to Utah than SLC
Hi, I went through Dr. Richards......but I had wanted to go through Dr. Simper because I had such great recommendations on him! Good luck to you!!! Jenn
robison9582
on 9/30/08 12:32 am - North Ogden, UT
Topic: Northern Utah-Yes there is more to Utah than SLC
Hello Northerners-Just got my letter from my PCP and faxed it to my insurance this morning.  I am hopeful and optimistic for approval from my insurance.  I am however having a problem finding a surgeon in Northern Utah.  I heard that there might be one in South Ogden but so far I have not located a name.  Otherwise, I will be seeking out Steven Simper.  Any feedback on Dr. Simper?  I liked the profile of Christina Richards also but she is not on my insurance.
robison9582
on 9/30/08 12:24 am - North Ogden, UT
Topic: RE: Got a good OB/GYN Referal?
He is not in SLC area but in Brigham City.  His name is Carlos Dibble and I HIGHLY recommend him.  He has been my OB for 16 years.  I love him,  He tells you how it is without being judgmental.  He takes time with his patients and makes you feel important to him. 
Joanna_F
on 9/29/08 5:06 am, edited 9/29/08 5:07 am - Newport Beach, CA
Topic: LA Event ? You?re Invited to our 10 Year Anniversary Bash!

It’s finally here…

Join ObesityHelp at the stunning Kyoto Grand Hotel & Gardens and help us celebrate our 10 year Anniversary!  

We'll kick-start our anniversary festivities Friday night with a Halloween Masquerade Mixer on the hotel's beautiful outdoor terrace, hosted by Dr. Dennis Hurwitz.  There will be costume prizes, fortune tellers, and more!

We’ll also be giving away giving away two complete weight loss surgeries, including fills and adjustments, courtesy of Dr. Alberto Aceves!  Details provided at the event.

Door prizes including a $500 VISA gift card, goodie baskets, cases of your favorite nutritional products and more will be given away each day!

Special Guest Speakers:

Come meet the dynamic duo of bariatric blogging – Melting Mama & Eggface!  They’ll show you how they keep it real in their post op life with cooking, eating, and weight loss surgery friendly products.

Also Ron Lester, movie actor and GBP post-op – he’ll share his remarkable journey having lost over 300 pounds!      

Keynote Speakers:

Timothy J. Katzen, MD
Dr. Katzen is a highly skilled cosmetic surgeon, specializing in body contouring after massive weight loss. Dr. Katzen will be giving FREE onsite private consultations.  
Click here to schedule your consultation now!

Guillermo Alvarez, MD
Dr. Alvarez specializes in laparoscopic Bariatric surgery, and has dedicated his life and practice to this most amazing and rewarding area of medicine. Dr. Alvarez will be giving FREE onsite private consultations.
Click here to schedule your consultation now!

Dennis Hurwitz, MD
Dr. Hurwitz is a plastic surgeon with many years of experience, and will introduce his approach to body contouring procedures designed exclusively for the post-bariatric client. Dr. Hurwitz will be offering FREE Onsite private consultations.
Click here to schedule your consultation now!

Siamak Agha, MD
Dr. Agha is an expert plastic surgeon, and will show us advances and innovations in body contouring surgery after massive weight loss. Dr. Agha will be giving FREE onsite private consultations. 
Click here to schedule your consultation now!

Make new friends, get energized for your journey and celebrate how far you’ve come!

October 31st-November 2nd, 2008

Event Location/Lodging

Kyoto Grand Hotel & Gardens
120 South Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA
Hotel Website
(888) 354-0831

Event Full Access - $60

Click Here to Register!

Use Code "Anniversary08"

for discount tickets!

(Psst...Or you can find MeltingMama, EggFace, or a
local OH support group leader for an
extra discount!)

Hi!  I am Joanna Fee, ObesityHelp's Events Manager and the Managing Editor of Bariatrics Today magazine.  For the latest info on events, please visit OH's events page.  Please feel free to e-mail me with questions, comments or concerns about the events or BT magazine.  Thanks!  
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