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Topic: RE: WLS w/ PEIA
Well, I have now been diagnosed with high blood pressure. I am also having problems with my joints and what an orthopedist described as a significant amount of arthritis in my lower back. So far my blood sugar is behaving. I am fairly certain I could be diagnosed with sleep apnea. When I had an upper respiratory infection last month, I actually choked and wake up gasping for air. I just feel really disgusted that PEIA makes it so hard to get approved. I mean, I will be thirty five this year and have been dealing with obesity since I was five years old. I actually remember crying in the pediatrician's office when I weighed over a hundred pounds in the third grade - I weighed more than my mother. So do I start with a family doctor or do I seek out one of the surgeons who does the surgery and allow him to document everything?
Topic: RE: Has anyone heard any news lately on Mountain State BCBS approving the sleeve
msbcbs now approves the sleeve Just thoght id let u know i should be getting surgery soon....
Topic: Any support groups near Martinsburg?
We just moved here from New Hampshire and need to find a new group (and a doc and nut too)!
Cathy Pierce
Cathy Pierce
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on 12/23/10 3:55 pm
on 12/23/10 3:55 pm
Topic: 10 EASY WAYS TO LOSE 15 POUNDS
The thought of losing weight may be overwhelming. Especially if you have a goal to lose over 15 pounds. I've made a list of ten things you should do to help you lose 15 Pounds
1. Orient yourself with servings sizes- there's nothing quite like portion distortion. Get to know what ounces , cups, and grams look and feel like. At a restaurant you're served at least twice as much as you're supposed to eat. Do yourself a favor and share a meal with a friend/spouse. Here are a few ways to remember portion sizes : A cup is approximately the size of your fist. 3 oz (protein) is just about the size of your palm or a deck of cards. a tablespoon of butter is the size of the ditstal (from knuckle to tip) of your thumb. 2 tablespoons is the size of a ping pong ball.
2. Eat Breakfast- It's important to eat breakfast, you don't have to eat it first thing in the morning. Eat breakfast when you feel a little hungry. Your breakfast doesn't have to be a feast either, just give yourself enough food so that you won't empty the fridge by lunchtime.
3. Read food labels- "low fat", "diet" , " low carb" and "zero calories" Don't mean a damn thing !!!!!! An item may claim to have less fat , but does it tell you that more sugar or salt was added to compensate for the loss of flavor ? A food item may claim to have zero calories, but does it also claim to have Zero nutritional value ? Don't believe the hype , look at the Nutritional facts label on the back to really see what your eating , make note of the serving size and read the ingredients.If you don't know what the ingredients are google it !
4. Plate your food- Cows don't eat from a plate , they graze all day, there's no telling how much they eat. Don't be a cow ! Plate every food item so that you can visualize how much you're taking in. The easiest way to consume way too many calories is to mindlessly eat out a container. Be aware of how much you're eating.
5. Grocery shop on a full stomach- You are less likely to buy junk when you're at the supermarket when you aren't hungry. First and foremost you should make a grocery list and stick to it. Not only does this method help you save money, it helps you save your waistline.
1. Orient yourself with servings sizes- there's nothing quite like portion distortion. Get to know what ounces , cups, and grams look and feel like. At a restaurant you're served at least twice as much as you're supposed to eat. Do yourself a favor and share a meal with a friend/spouse. Here are a few ways to remember portion sizes : A cup is approximately the size of your fist. 3 oz (protein) is just about the size of your palm or a deck of cards. a tablespoon of butter is the size of the ditstal (from knuckle to tip) of your thumb. 2 tablespoons is the size of a ping pong ball.
2. Eat Breakfast- It's important to eat breakfast, you don't have to eat it first thing in the morning. Eat breakfast when you feel a little hungry. Your breakfast doesn't have to be a feast either, just give yourself enough food so that you won't empty the fridge by lunchtime.
3. Read food labels- "low fat", "diet" , " low carb" and "zero calories" Don't mean a damn thing !!!!!! An item may claim to have less fat , but does it tell you that more sugar or salt was added to compensate for the loss of flavor ? A food item may claim to have zero calories, but does it also claim to have Zero nutritional value ? Don't believe the hype , look at the Nutritional facts label on the back to really see what your eating , make note of the serving size and read the ingredients.If you don't know what the ingredients are google it !
4. Plate your food- Cows don't eat from a plate , they graze all day, there's no telling how much they eat. Don't be a cow ! Plate every food item so that you can visualize how much you're taking in. The easiest way to consume way too many calories is to mindlessly eat out a container. Be aware of how much you're eating.
5. Grocery shop on a full stomach- You are less likely to buy junk when you're at the supermarket when you aren't hungry. First and foremost you should make a grocery list and stick to it. Not only does this method help you save money, it helps you save your waistline.
Topic: RE: What has been your experience with Dr. Ehab Akkary?
Thanks "Greendragon"!! I am very happy you're doing well ....
Topic: support group
I need a support group in the Morgantown area... Had my surgery in Winchester,Virginia where I had a wonderful support group.. moved.
Topic: RE: What has been your experience with Dr. Ehab Akkary?
I was the sleeve! Thank you again for all your help, Dr. Akkary. I am SO glad I opted to wait until you had re-established your practice. He was awesome, folks!
Topic: RE: Anyone been approved with Medicaid??
HI...I am from Florida but have family ties to SW WV (Logan Co) so was just looking around.
I found your question and will tell you a dear friend of mine here in Florida used Medicaid. He had less problem qualifying than I have with insurance. From the time he qualified till his surgery it was about 3 months max. I believe it was 2 months.
You might have to shop a bit for your surgeon. But big cities may have more of a choice.
Don't know if WV medicade is different than Florida...But hey....go for it. They can only say no and you will be better off if they say yes!
Good luck to both of you!!!
jobeth...
Topic: RE: What has been your experience with Dr. Ehab Akkary?
I would like to thank everyone for all the kind notes ... and would like to apologize for the delay in restarting the practice .. some hospitals couased a lot of delays ..I started my practice at Preston Memorial hospital in Kingwood last week and have already performed a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and lap band .. Please feel free to emal me if you have any questions [email protected]
Sincerely
Ehab Akkary MD FACS
Sincerely
Ehab Akkary MD FACS
Topic: RE: New Support Group in Southern WV
Hi Karen,I'm Rick and had surgery done in 2004. Now live in Welch and really need to find some support. Too many bad things from the past are hurting me now. So if you could let me know some more about the support group That would be cool................Thanks
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