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Sharon E.
on 10/15/05 10:09 am - Lost Creek, WV
on 10/15/05 10:09 am - Lost Creek, WV
Topic: RE: :angel: Keep me in your prayers!!!!
Donna I had WLS at Ruby Dr McNatt 16 months ago.
I am doing good and the hospital treated me so very well. Dr McNatt is a good surgeon and Mary Ann is still very helpful to me. Support meetings are a great help and I hope to see you at the next meeting. Oct 19 6pm
Topic: RE: :angel: Keep me in your prayers!!!!
Mary and I have not had the surgery yet. Curt is scheduled for the day after your seminar and Dr. McNatt is his surgeon. Mary is scheduled for Dec 9th, We cannot say enough about the way we have been treated by everyone at WVU hospital and the bariatric staff. The only problem we experienced involved the state PEIA insurance. We solved that by dropping PEIA and going exclusively with our military insurance and it has been smooth sailing.
At your seminar pay attention to what they have to say. They mean every word of it. If you follow their lead, it will be a very simple process. It will be time consuming as you get all of your appointments and testing done. You have two hurdles to this surgery. One is that your surgeon must be convinced the surgery is right for you. The other is of course convincing your insurance company and the the hospital will assist with that.
Mary Anne Yanosik is absolutley phenomenal of keep everything running smoothly. If you can get your insurance and doctor on board and you follow what you are told to do, this will work.
E-mail us with any questions you may have.
Topic: Beckley WLS Support Grp Mtg 10/25
Hi Everyone!
I wanted to send out an early reminder that our meeting is on TUESDAY this month. This is the only month with a TUESDAY meeting.
The Beckley WLS Support Group meeting will be held on TUESDAY, October 25, from 7:00-9:00pm at Raleigh General Hospital on Harper Road, Beckley. Our meeting location is in the Education Center (annex building on the Kroger side of RGH). Entrance is at the top of the wheelchair ramp. Guests are welcome and everyone is encouraged to attend!
Things have been really quiet online, so if you haven't posted a message yet, now's the time! A Yahoo Group just for the Beckley WLS Support Group is online! Now you can talk to a fellow support group member anytime! Let's get our online group going by posting a message today! http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/beckleywlssg/ (If you don't already have a Yahoo ID, getting one is easy and FREE!)
CLOTHING EXCHANGE: We will now have a clothing exchange at each meeting! You are welcome to bring any clothes that no longer fit you and take home some that do. As you lose out of them, bring them back and exchange them for others! You do not have to bring clothing to take clothing, and bringing clothing is not required.
Restaurant cards for Dr. Shin and Dr. Stickler's patients, as well as other surgeons will be available for anyone who needs one. There will be a door-prize drawing for anyone attending who has had weight-loss surgery. Don't forget to bring a recipe (or two...or three) for our online group cookbook (or you can email them to us), a "before" picture (if you have one), or even bring some "before" clothes!
You can view our monthly calendar on the Yahoo Group at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/beckleywlssg/cal, or by visiting our support group website at http://www.geocities.com/beckleywlssg/ The 2005 meeting dates are also listed below. Please note that there is one Tuesday date.
Looking forward to seeing you Monday!
Beth
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2005 Beckley WLS Support Group meeting dates:
TUESDAY, October 25 (no dates available on Monday this month)
Monday, November 21
Monday, December 19
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If you would like to receive an email-reminder for the Beckley WLS Support Group Meeting, email me at [email protected] to be added to our monthly mailing list.
Topic: :angel: Keep me in your prayers!!!!
I am anxious to hear from anyone who had WLS at Ruby Hospital in Morgantown. I am attending the seminar on Tuesday!!!
Topic: One Step Closer
I am going to the seminar in Morgantown on the October 18th. I have been trying to get insurance that would cover WLS since 1999 and this is the closest I've come so far. Wish me luck!
Topic: Update - Dr. Hurwitz on Oct 19th
Hi All,
Be advised there has been a date change from the original post due to NBC scheduling changes. Dr. Dennis J. Hurwitz is going to be on the Today Show: Wednesday (October 19th) to talk about post-WLS plastic surgery. (Times may vary, check your local listings for details).
Mark your calendars, and you can refer to the original post for further details.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/postdetail/1545741.html?vc=0
:wave:
-JC
Co-Ceo
ObesityHelp
Be advised there has been a date change from the original post due to NBC scheduling changes. Dr. Dennis J. Hurwitz is going to be on the Today Show: Wednesday (October 19th) to talk about post-WLS plastic surgery. (Times may vary, check your local listings for details).
Mark your calendars, and you can refer to the original post for further details.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/postdetail/1545741.html?vc=0
:wave:
-JC
Co-Ceo
ObesityHelp
Topic: RE: MOUNTAIN STATE BCBS???
Okay here we go again. I have 6 months of Dr supervised weight loss on paper now. Do you think that I may have a chance with medicaid paying for this or should I go on with the BCBS?
Topic: Day 8 of 14 Day Presurgery Diet
I must say that this has been far eaier than I thought it would be. I think that knowing that surgery is almost here. The only real nurishment I have had are five Carnation Instant Breakfasts a day for 8 days. I have dropped almost 20 pounds in a week. I was shocked when I got on the scales last night.
Those of you dreading the thought of the presurgery diet, do not let it overwhelm you. Stay as busy as possible during that time so that your mind is not obsessing about food.
Topic: Today Show - Dr. Hurwitz
Hi everyone !!
Dr. Dennis J. Hurwitz, who works closely with us, is going to be on the Today
show on Wednesday to talk about post-WLS plastic surgery. We thought this would
be of interest to you.
So, we hope you watch internationally renowned Plastic Surgeon, Dennis J. Hurwitz,
MD, FACS on NBC'S TODAY Show, October l9, 2005 (Times may vary, check your local listings for details). Check our homepage for updates.
I hope you will take the time to let us know:
1. Is an anouncement like this of value to you?
2. Do you mind / would you like an email announcement of such things in order
for us to get valuable information to you?
If you would like to read more about Dr. Hurwitz, or would like to find out
how to order his book, please
click here.
Thanks. to all of you !!!
:wave:
- JC
Co-Ceo
ObesityHelp
Topic: Day 6 of 14 Day Presurgery Diet
Curt is starting to cluck and moo from all of the broth and the Carnation Instant Breakfast over the past six days. I never realized how great a sugar-free popsickle could taste. This has been tough but not as tough as I thought it would be. Time seems to move very slowly as the date approaches. I am ready to do it tomorrow if the opportunity presented itself.
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