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Grannymae
on 11/19/08 8:17 pm - Green River, WY
Topic: RE: Cmon WYoming!
Hey there everyone!!...Great seeing more Wyomingites .
  I mentioned earlier about a support group in RS.  I went over with my daughter....we found the room that it was to be held in. The lights were all on...there were refreshments (chilled water etc. on the table)...the door had a sign on it  for the time and place.  We waited 30 minutes  before we agreed to leave....Last week she  called the hospital to see if anyone knew anything. The dietitian said she had been referring clients but didn't know who is in charge....
   Have a good week everyone!!
  
Leslie_C
on 11/13/08 6:25 am - Green River, WY
Topic: RE: Cmon WYoming!
I was a self pay patient of Dr. Balliro.  I had lap RNY in March 2008.  His bill was a flat $8,000 for surgery and follow-ups.  I dont have to have fills so I'm not sure if that would be more.  The hospital was $32,000 (stayed Thursday thru Saturday).  The anesthesiologist was $1,600.  The hospital has a motel near-by that charges $40/night for patient's family.

The one thing I recommend is that you ask the hospital for a flat fee for the typical stay without complications.  St Johns was reluctant to put anything in writing, but it helped to have a base line number.

Good luck on your journey!!



Leslie
pigletmik
on 11/11/08 5:05 am - pinedale, WY
Topic: RE: Cmon WYoming!
I new to the site and am having a very confusing time trying to decide between 2 doctors!  I'm in Pinedale, so Jackson would be the best option.  But because of Dr. Balliro costs I'm not sure if I can afford to go.  My insurance has denied my twice, so I would have to be self pay.  There is also a Dr in Auroa Co, his costs are under 10,000, because he doesn't go through insurance.  I'm torn. my parents are in Cheyenne and it's an hour and half drive to auroa, and 6 hours from here to Cheyenne.  and with the cost of gas, and hotels, and food, would it be as much as Balliro?  I don't know what to do!  If anyone was self pay with Balliro, could you give me an idea of what the cost would be?  Also does he do the fills?  I know I should just call Juilana, but i want to talk to people who have been through this before!  If anyone has any suggestions, I'm listening!  Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Leslie_C
on 11/3/08 12:31 pm - Green River, WY
Topic: RE: Cmon WYoming!
Nice to see some sisters from Wyoming.  Hope everyone is doing well!!



Leslie
knh771
on 10/30/08 6:11 am - WY
Topic: RE: Cmon WYoming!
I'm here!  I just usually post on the main board and the RNY Forum.
There are no shortcuts to any place worth going. - Unknown

298/272/162/1??
highest/surgery/current/
goal
   
knh771
on 10/30/08 6:08 am - WY
Topic: RE: If only I had known about this before my surgery
Just goes to show that people have always been desperate to lose weight.
There are no shortcuts to any place worth going. - Unknown

298/272/162/1??
highest/surgery/current/
goal
   
luvsexytrstno1
on 10/29/08 12:12 pm - Anchorage, AK
Topic: 6 new product reviews!
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I just reviewed 6 new products on my blog.  Some bars, yogurt, turkey burgers, organic bowls, etc.  I hope that you like them!
dridlen
on 10/21/08 2:46 am - gillette, WY
Topic: RE: If only I had known about this before my surgery
Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Certified Obesity Help Support Group Leader
236 (highest)/228 (at surgery)/136.8(currently)

  
Dgtlldy
on 10/20/08 4:49 pm
Topic: RE: Anyone with Dr. Lewis wanna trade dates??
Ended up getting rescheduled to Dec1, my lungs were terrible.  So its for the best.
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