Does anyone know of a PCP in the salt lake area who knows how to work with insurance companies to get approval for weightloss surgery? I'm just beginning the process. My insurance covers the surgery, but I need to do a doctor-supervised weightloss trial before I can get approval. I don't have a PCP right now, so I'm looking for one who has experience with this kind of thing...especially if they've worked with Aetna insurance. thanks!

I have one boxer puppy left from the litter. I had him sold but the lady who was going to buy him is having a hard time with her taxes so it will be longer than she thoght before she'll have the money. If anyone is interested in providing a good home for this little guy, let me know. He's a great puppy. $600. Tail and du-claws removed. Fist puppy shots and de wormer. If interested please email me or call. 801-603-5441. I also have pictures if you want to see what he looks like.

Hey there guys! Sorry that this is sort of a "Broadcast Message" For all of the Men out on the Obesity Help Boards But I just wanted to drop by an Invitation. It's great to see other men out here. We make up such a small percentage (12%) Of the people having Weight Loss Surgery, But tend to reach our goal weights quicker and with less Or at least Different hassles than the Gals Due to Male physiology. Drop by the Men's Message Board And check out what other men like you are going through. It's a diverse make up of Dads, Singles, Older, younger, etc... Pre-Ops, Post-Ops new and some Old (at Goal) Post-Ops. Lap-Banders, RNY'ers DS, etc... Great bunch of guys with the mutual understanding That WLS for Men can be a totally different Journey. Stop by to add your questions, advice, opinions, and info at- http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/men/ It's Great to know we're not so alone, And that there are others pulling for you. Hope to see you 'Round the Boards! Best Wishes- Dx

Aloha To All My losing Buddies: Here is the list of Articles you all may choose from to help you along on your weight loss journey. If you could like me to email you a copy. Please email me and tell me which article(s) are of interest to you. 1. Combat Constipation 2. Copy of my Insurance Letter 3. Liquid & Pureed Diet Guidelines 4. Post Op Diet #2 The Pureed Diet 5. Post Op Diet #3 The Soft Diet 6. Post Op Diet #3 Guidelines of Soft Diet 7. Protein Shake Recipes 8. Sample Weekly Liquid Pureed Menu 8. Sample Weekly Liquid Pureed Menu 9. Sample Weekly Soft Diet Menu 10. The Power of Protein I hope all these articles will be of help. Love and Hugs, Kemalani

Hey Stefani, You should have a meeting with Dr. Richards here pretty soon right? Share this info with her at that time and keep a food journal until then. Call Jolene or Andrea or Amber and use them for info and support. As far as my opinion? You will stretch the pouch out to a pt. where you can eat 6 to 8 oz. per sitting. Your pouch should be pretty well healed by now i think. Some types of food you can eat more of than others. Like scrambled eggs versus hard boiled eggs. It's just the consistancy factor. Maybe re read your manual on the foods you should be eating. I'm lapband of course but i don't eat breakfast, just thick juices and coffee, but by night fall i can eat 8 oz. I'm not worried cause i eat good healthy food and i'm not stuffing myself. Dr. Richards told me to eat till i was 85% full. That way you keep the pouch size as small as possible for longer. Maybe try eating faster to fill up quicker. You're losing so much weight. Congrats. I probably wont recognize you at the next meeting. Are you going to be there? You'll have to say hi to me. You have a picture of me so you know who i am. I would call Jolene and talk to her first thing Monday. Let me know if there's anything i can do for ya. Later, Andre