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Topic: Questions about surgery in upper WI
Am starting to think about bariatric surgery. Live near Minoqua. Anybody out there have surgery there? I know Dr. Seidel is there but only does open RNY. Any thoughts?
Never having had surgery I'm scared to death and also evidently need the gall bladder to go also as stone were found.
Never having had surgery I'm scared to death and also evidently need the gall bladder to go also as stone were found.
Topic: RE: Finding the right Surgeon - NEWBIE
I also recommend Dr Chua he did my lapband in 2003 and will be performing my revision to DS surgery by the end of Oct. Dr Chua is very kind, patient and through.
Topic: RE: Plastic Surgery
I think I saw you loiswinkel at Dr Chua's seminar June 3rd you spoke about your weight loss was that you?
Topic: RE: might have a problem with insurance
If all eles fails try getting a job at Starbucks I heard their insurance provider does cover WLS even if you work part time check it out
Topic: United Healthcare Choice Plus/Plastic surgery coverage
I have United Health Care Choice Plus. I will be having DS surgery coming up soon and I know after losing weight I will have to have tummy tuck and breast reduction. UHC will cover breast reduction no problem but will only cover tummy tuck if medically necessary. Has anyone with this insurance every got approved for tummy tuck and if so what steps did you have to take?
Topic: RE: T-19 Badgercare United Hmo....
Really?! That is some good news! Congrats to you! Did you have alot of medical problems though? I dont really only a couple...arthritis, HBP, asthma, SVT (My heart beats to fast)...and that is about it besides Hypothyroidism...I hope they approve me! I am really suprised you got an approval that fast! I am keeping my head high...Thank you for the inspiration!
Topic: Swapkins in Wyoming at Hospital
Reminder in a few days Swapkins at Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, Mn. Conference room B by the cafeteria. Oct. 3rd 10 am - 2 pm. Bring your clothes you no longer wear and take home clothes in your current size. Also bring a dish to share for the potluck. Beverage and utensils provided. There is no cost for this event. Everyone is welcome. What is left over will be donated to the local thrift store. Directions or questions call Diane Linngren 651-257-3808 or Julie Linngren 651-210-7231
Topic: RE: T-19 Badgercare United Hmo....
I have title 19 badgercare united healthcare hmo and got approved. I seen my surgeon on June 30th and was approved on July 13th. And had my rny on July 28th. I had to do the 6 month supervised diet.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Robin from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Distal gastric bypass 7/28/09
6 month supervised diet done lost over 50 lbs pre-surgery
My facebook page is: www.facebook.com/robinfrommilwaukee (just put that you are from OH in message to add you to my facebook)
August 2010 weight 138 lbs lost of 179.5 lbs but gain again since my gallbladder surgery Oct 2010 range recentlly my weight got up to 166 and I was in freak mode. I am now down to 152.6 hoping to get back to 135 and started generic wellbutrin
Distal gastric bypass 7/28/09
6 month supervised diet done lost over 50 lbs pre-surgery
My facebook page is: www.facebook.com/robinfrommilwaukee (just put that you are from OH in message to add you to my facebook)
August 2010 weight 138 lbs lost of 179.5 lbs but gain again since my gallbladder surgery Oct 2010 range recentlly my weight got up to 166 and I was in freak mode. I am now down to 152.6 hoping to get back to 135 and started generic wellbutrin
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