Southern Wisconsin Support Group Meeting

Meeting announcement: Circle of Hope, the Obesity Help Southern Wisconsin Chapter support group, will meet from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. on Thursday February 9, 2006 at Central Lutheran Church, 100 W. Rollin St., Edgerton. February is the month we celebrate love, so this month's topic will focus on loving ourselves and doing loving things for ourselves to help us be successful on our weight loss journey. Email me at [email protected] if you need directions or information. It's best if you park in the parking lot on the side of the church (to enter drive north on Main St. past Rollin St. - entrance is half a block past Rollin St. on the left). Enter the rear "Sunday School" doors right off the parking lot and go upstairs. We are meeting in the lounge which is halfway down on the left just past the church office. Hope to see you there! Yours in pounds down, Jen -119

Hi Jen, I was saddened to read of the loss of your brother. My heart aches for you and am in hopes that the pain has lessened even just a bit for you. You are a very important support factor for this group and very important to all of us. Please email me if you would like to talk. (((((((you)))))) I live in Janesville and my husbands insurance does not cover the WLS as well. He works in Whi****er at the VYMAC Co. I am paying out of pocket and have my consult at the Barix Clinic in Belvidere, WI on Feb. 9th. I was hoping that I would be able to make your next support group, but I am not sure what time I will be getting back into town. I will watch for the next meeting date and am looking forward to meeting you in person. Please take care and let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Lucy [email protected]

Just curious as to why you chose the Barix clinic? When I was looking into this surgery they were one of the more expensive places to go. I found great care right here in Madison and go some good discounts paying out of pocket. Just wondering. Lori 280-141

Lori, Did you self pay? Kim M.

yes, I was a self pay. WE got a second mortgage on our house and I maxed out 2 credit cards $5,000 each. Lori

Lori, What did you find about discounts and better places to go for self pay people? Also, have you had any trouble having your ins. cover you afterwards for follow up care? Would you do it again? I really appreciate your help. Km M.

Insurance is not covering any of my follow up care. So, ultimately I have not seen my surgeon or had any labs done since I was 8 months out. I did get a discount for paying it all up front of 20%. I have been in negotiations with them, but they won't budge. They told me that "anything related to a non covered procedure is non covered." So, for the rest of my life if I would have any complications and they can be directly related to this surgery, I will be responsible for 100% of the cost. Lori

Is this the closest support group to Beloit? I'm new to the area and don't know the state yet. Would the group be open to people still waiting to have surgery? Any self pay people or South of the Border people in your group I might talk with? I'm nervous about Ins. saying no. KimM.

Hi Lori, this is I believe the closest support group to Beloit - about 25 mins up the interstate. We have members who have done RNY members who have done lap band, and south of the border people in the group as well. Some had insurance pay, others are self pay. We have just started a yahoo group and are uploading files as well and sharing resources as well. Email me at [email protected] for more information. Yours in pounds down, Jen -126

Jen, When is your next meeting? Kim M.