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Topic: Biliary Spasms post RNY
Has anyone out there had problems with bile duct spasms post gallbladder or RNY? I have been having major problems with this that causes a lot of pain, similar to when I had to have my gallbladder out pre RNY.
Lori
Topic: RE: Any Utahns around
I am a lurker most of the time. I have not visited the board in a long time. I had open RNY in October 2004. I have had some problems but not really related to the surgery. I have lost 142lbs and I am worried about losing too much weight at this point. I am never hungry and stress at work has made things worse. I now weigh 120lbs and I am 5'9 1/2" tall. I am wearing a size 6 which is loose. I had my surgery through the WISH Center when it was still the WISH Center. I am glad to see some others chatting on this board that are from Utah. Hope to talk to some you again.
Lori
overtherainbow
on 1/20/06 5:25 am - Somerville, MA
on 1/20/06 5:25 am - Somerville, MA
Topic: Friends of WLS Boston Gathering March 2006
Boston Gathering of Friends of WLS
Friday, March 24, 2006 - Sunday, March 26, 2006
Adults Only
Registration Deadline is February 10, 2006
Late Registration Deadline is March 3, 2006
This weekend is about connecting with people that can understand the journey we have taken and having some fun with fellow WLSers and support people.
I have finalized the Hotel information for the Boston Gathering. The cost of the hotel is $79.00/per night, this is per room. You can call the hotel to make your reservations at 1-800-325-3535 or (781) 848-0600 by March 3, 2006:
Sheraton Braintree Hotel
37 Forbes Road
Braintree, MA 02184
(Exit 6 off Interstate 93/state Route 128 )
We have been very fortunate to secure the $79.00 room rate again this year. The hotel has a good size pool, hot tub and saunas. They also have a full gym (Braintree Athletic Club) they offer daily memberships at $7.00 a day. If nothing else, it's a great get away for the dreary end of winter...
As a lot of us did at past gatherings, I recommend doubling, tripling and quadrupling up.
Saturday during the day you will be free to go sightseeing in Boston or do whatever you like. There is a wonderful shopping mall across the street from the Hotel.
It is a very reasonable car ride from PA, NJ, NY, CT, NH, VT, ME, MD, RI
If you are interested in flying into Boston you have three airports to choose from. The first one is Boston''''s Logan International Airport, the other two are located about an hour away from Boston. They are in Manchester, New Hampshire and Providence, Rhode Island (TF Green). There is a shuttle to the hotel from Boston''''s Logan Airport.
Braintree is also on the T''''s red line (the T is Boston's rapid transit). The red line is accessible to South Station (where most Amtrak''s come into from the South.) The Tara (as it's known in the area) will gladly pick you up from the Quincy Adams T station.
Please feel free to bring your Significant Other, but children will not be allowed at the Friday night or Saturday night events.In addition the Boston area has a WEALTH of nearby attractions. In late March you're looking at doable weather for walking trips in Boston. Also historic Plymouth is only a 40 minute drive (the Plimoth Plantation and the Mayflower are there) And Quincy, the next town over is historically rich as well.
Here is a brief overview of the weekend festivities:
Friday, March 24, 2006
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Mix and Mingle
10:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. - Private Pool Party
Saturday, March 25, 2006
5:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. - Dinner/Dancing
- Keynote Speaker being arranged
Sunday, March 26, 2006
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Farewell Breakfast
Here are the costs associated with the weekend.
COSTS: Deadline: February 10, 2006
Post-op = $67.00
Pre-op/Support = $80.00
This includes the following
Registration Fee = $25.00
Saturday Night Meal = $32.00 (4oz - post-op) = $37.00 (8oz - pre-op and support)
Sunday Breakfast = $10.00 (4oz - post-op) = $18.00 (8oz - pre-op and support)
COSTS: Deadline: March 3, 2006 - LATE REGISTRATION -
Money Orders Only will be accepted
Post-op = $92.00
Pre-op/Support = $105.00
This includes the following
Registration Fee = $50.00
Saturday Night Meal = $32.00 (4oz - post-op) = $37.00 (8oz - pre-op and support)
Sunday Breakfast = $10.00 (4oz - post-op) = $18.00 (8oz - pre-op and support)
I am still working on getting a charter sightseeing tour similar to the duck tours we did last year, so more information on that to follow.
If you have any questions please feel free to email me at [email protected].
Hope to see you all there!!!!
Marie
Friends of WLS
Topic: RE: Hawian Cruise and Conference
ObesityHelp Hawaii Cruise 2006
Norwegian Cruise Lines - Pride of Aloha!
Welcome to The Whole New Hawaii!!!
Imagine Hawai'i. What do you see? O'ahu's glittering Diamond Head and dazzling Waikiki Beach? Maui's lush valleys, tropical beaches, waterfalls and rainforests? Kaua'i's spectacular Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon? Or the Big Island of Hawai'i's volcanoes, black-sand beaches and 13,000-foot-high mountains? Hawai'i is a kaleidoscope of natural beauty, and each island offers a unique and thrilling experience of its own. So which Hawai'i Island do you choose? We invite you to experience them all - on one unforgettable life-changing vacation.
Come and join us while we travel and learn together. We had a marvelous time while sailing to Alaska this past summer - so now we are headed for warmer weather and clear blue waters. We will be joined by some wonderful speakers who will share their pearls of wisdom while you collect your own pearls from the beaches of Hawaii. Come and spend a vacation with you WLS friends and family. ObesityHelp will be there to take care of your needs and feed your brain. We will let the chef feed your pouch. Some of the classes that we will be holding are:
Chair Exercise that anyone can do - anywhere
Road Signs to Success
I've lost all of the weight...now what
What do I do with all of this skin - I do not like the layered look
Thin Brained vs. Fat Brained
Behavior Changes in becoming the New You
Scrap booking Class
Craft time under the palms
Where did all my Vitamins Go?
Learn to walk again with Grace!
These are just a few of the many options that you will have for learning and sharing. We will have plenty of time to see the sites and play. You can be as busy as you choose or do nothing at all - That's the beauty of a cruise. Hope you will join us.
Monica Ganz, Ph.D.
Director of Events and Chapters
ObesityHelp, Inc.
866-957-4636 x 385
I would be happy to mail this information to anyone who would be interested in this amazing cruise vacation. Simply call our office and request the packet for the ObesityHelp Hawaii Cruise 2006.
Just a $300.00 fully-refundable*, per-person deposit holds your space.
All-Star Cruises & Travel, Inc. is a fully-certified, full-service travel agency. We are ARC-appointed, CLIA-approved, IATAN-approved and members of ASTA. We take very seriously our commitment to excellence.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Mr. Daniel J. Schmier
President/Dean of Students
PS. We're asking that everyone get deposits in ASAP. We're working to get our group a complementary cabin upgrades through Norwegian Cruise Lines and they won't consider it until all deposits have been received.
ObesityHelp Hawai'i Cruise 2006
Sailing Date: Sunday, November 5, 2006
Cruise Company: Norwegian Cruise Lines
Name of Ship: Pride of Aloha
Itinerary: Sunday ~ Depart Honolulu, O'ahu
Monday ~ Nawiliwili, Kaua'i
Tuesday ~ Nawiliwili, Kaua'i (Scenic Cruising)
Wednesday ~ Hilo, Hawai'i (Evening Sail by Mt. Ki'Lauea)
Thursday ~ Koni, Hawai'i
Friday ~ Kahului, Maui (Optional Tour to Lana'i Available)
Saturday ~ Kahului, Maui
Sunday ~ Honolulu, O'ahu
Group space held: Category K (inside) 30 cabins
Category KK (inside) 11 cabins
Category E (oceanview) 30 cabins
Category BC (oceanview w/balcony) 5 cabins
Catogory BB (oceanview w/balcony) 21 cabins
Catogory AA (Owner's Suite) 3 cabins
*Cruise Cost: Category K (inside) - $899 per person (3rd/4th guest $479)
Category KK (inside) - $910 per person (3rd guest $479)
Category E (oceanview) - $1219 per person (3rd/4th guest $529)
Category BC (oceanview w/balcony)
$1569 per person (3rd guest $589)
Catogory BB (oceanview w/balcony)
$1609 per person (3rd guest $589)
Catogory AA (Owner's Suite)
$4189 per person (3rd/4th/5th guests $919)
Included in Cruise Package: Seven night sailing aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines Pride of Aloha, a ****tail party as hosted by Dan Schmier from All-Star Cruises & Travel, Inc., Obesity Help onboad conference fees, port charges and taxes.
Topic: December 2004 babies
Hi,
We are doing a fun game with the December 2004 babies and the January 2005 babies on seeing who is the biggest losers. We need everyone who had surgery in December 2004 to join us if they wish. All you have to do is click on the link below and click reply on the first post to Liz and tell her how much you have lost to date and she will add that to our number of pounds shed.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/12-2004/postdetail/11790.html?vc=0
Topic: RE: I have a surgery date!!!!
Congrats!!!!!! Good Luck!!!! You will soon be on the losing side.
Jenn
Topic: RE: anyone have success with Intermountain Healthcare??
I worked for IHC about 2 years ago and I had IHC insurance. They are very hard to deal with. I gave up and got a different job with better insurance. I would appeal it and get a lawyer if you need to.
Topic: Hawian Cruise and Conference
ObesityHelp Hawaii Cruise 2006
Norwegian Cruise Lines - Pride of Aloha!
Welcome to The Whole New Hawaii!
Imagine Hawaii - What do you see? Oahu's glittering Diamond Head and dazzling Waikiki Beach? Maui's lush valleys, tropical beaches, waterfalls and rainforests? Kauai's spectacular Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon? Or the Big Island of Hawaii's volcanoes, black sand beaches and 13,000 foot high mountains? Hawaii is a kaleidoscope of natural beauty, and each island offers a unique and thrilling experience of it's own. So which Hawaiian Island do you choose? We invite you to experience them all - on an unforgettable life-changing vacation.
Come and join us while we travel and learn together. We had a marvelous time while sailing to Alaska this past summer - so now we are headed for warmer weather and clear blue waters. We will be joined by some wonderful speakers who will share their pearls of wisdom while you collect your own pesrls from the beaches of Hawaii. Come and spend a vacation with your WLS friends and family. ObesityHelp will be there to take care of your needs and feed your brain., We will let the Chef feed your pouch.
Some of the classes that we will be holding are:
Chair Exercise that anyone can do - anywhere
Road Sign to Success
I've Lost the weight...now what
What do I do with all of this skin - I do not like the layered look
Thin brained vs. Fat Brain
Behavior Changes in becoming the new you
Scrap Booking Class
Craft time under the palms
Where did all of my Vitamins go?
Learn to Walk again with Grace
These are just a sample of the many options that you will have for learning and sharing. We will have plenty of time to see the sites and play. You can be as busy as you choose or do nothing at all - Thant's the beauty of a cruise.
Hope you can join us.
For more detailed information please contact:
Daniel Schmier
All Star Travel
800-818-3739
E-Mail: [email protected]
Come and sail with us,
Monica Ganz, Ph.D.
Director of Events and Support Groups
866-957-4636 x 385
ObesityHelp, Inc.
Sailing dates: November 5 to 12, 2006 - Leaving from and returning to Ohahu, Hawaii
Norwegian Cruise Lines - Pride of Aloha!
Welcome to The Whole New Hawaii!
Imagine Hawaii - What do you see? Oahu's glittering Diamond Head and dazzling Waikiki Beach? Maui's lush valleys, tropical beaches, waterfalls and rainforests? Kauai's spectacular Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon? Or the Big Island of Hawaii's volcanoes, black sand beaches and 13,000 foot high mountains? Hawaii is a kaleidoscope of natural beauty, and each island offers a unique and thrilling experience of it's own. So which Hawaiian Island do you choose? We invite you to experience them all - on an unforgettable life-changing vacation.
Come and join us while we travel and learn together. We had a marvelous time while sailing to Alaska this past summer - so now we are headed for warmer weather and clear blue waters. We will be joined by some wonderful speakers who will share their pearls of wisdom while you collect your own pesrls from the beaches of Hawaii. Come and spend a vacation with your WLS friends and family. ObesityHelp will be there to take care of your needs and feed your brain., We will let the Chef feed your pouch.
Some of the classes that we will be holding are:
Chair Exercise that anyone can do - anywhere
Road Sign to Success
I've Lost the weight...now what
What do I do with all of this skin - I do not like the layered look
Thin brained vs. Fat Brain
Behavior Changes in becoming the new you
Scrap Booking Class
Craft time under the palms
Where did all of my Vitamins go?
Learn to Walk again with Grace
These are just a sample of the many options that you will have for learning and sharing. We will have plenty of time to see the sites and play. You can be as busy as you choose or do nothing at all - Thant's the beauty of a cruise.
Hope you can join us.
For more detailed information please contact:
Daniel Schmier
All Star Travel
800-818-3739
E-Mail: [email protected]
Come and sail with us,
Monica Ganz, Ph.D.
Director of Events and Support Groups
866-957-4636 x 385
ObesityHelp, Inc.
Sailing dates: November 5 to 12, 2006 - Leaving from and returning to Ohahu, Hawaii
Topic: RE: anyone have success with Intermountain Healthcare??
Laurel:
I don't have any idea if IHC is near to any bending of their exclusion on WLS but I had WLS on Nov 8th. Dr McKinlay with the Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians was my surgeon.
I would suggest that you call their office at 268-3800 and ask to speak with Kim Kundick who does their education classes.
The first time I met Kim during an introductory class she mentioned that they had made progress with another insurance company who also has an exclusion and they had actually approved and paid for a surgery. I believe it is the insurance company that insures Utah State employees like school teachers...(don't remember the name right now). Any way she would have the best idea I think on whether it is a waste of time or if not what steps might have a chance with IHC.
We were insured with Althius in 2004, who also had an exclusion clause but were unhappy with them because they refused payment for some weekly covered medical procedure(s) but decided to change to a different plan during the open season for 2005 and were able to get coverage for it through the option we chose. Lucky for me when in June, I started looking into WLS that the new plan (Fed BXBS) and after August 1st Medicare both profide coverage for it.
Any way best wishes,
Marva
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