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Working on my 6 mo diet and the pre-op list. If no hiccups, should have surgery before Christmas!
Our 2013 ObesityHelp Annual Conference is in Anaheim, California. We have an unprecedented line-up of speakers for this event. Based on members' requests, we have a number of new speakers and some of your favorites to join us. For this Conference, you used your voices to let us know what you wanted and we listened.
Benefits of attending our OH Conference:
1. Motivation
2. Education
3. Inspiration
4. Exchange of information with other members, professionals and vendors
5. Get to know some of our OH staff members
6. Meet other OH members, professionals and vendors
7. Fun
8. So much laughing that your face will hurt
9. Vendor samples
10. Opportunity to develop new friendships and re-connect with current friends
11. Walk away with motivation and inspiration for your healthy lifestyle!
The sky is the limit as to the many benefits you'll gain from joining us at our OH Conference.
Speaking of sky - you'll also enjoy the beautiful blue skies of California, visit Disneyland and other popular attractions exclusive to Southern California.
We hope to see you at our 2013 OH Annual Conference!!
Kim Gyurina, Event Manager
I have appointments with a couple of Plastic Surgeons and would like to know if anyone has used them or know anyone who has used them & opinions if so?
Dr Shaun Parson & Dr Jennfier Geoghegan (they are at different practices)
I appreciate any additional insight!
Thanks
Thanks for getting back to me. I'll stop by there this afternoon. I was just hoping that someone on this board had to use these also.
on 5/19/13 4:46 am
Do they still only do bands?
on 5/19/13 4:44 am
Because of an accident two years ago, I'm having some brain problems whi*****lude memory lapses and inability to remember things that were said or done recently. My neurologist, Dr. Gorman, is recommending that I use the Exelon patch 4.6 mg which is the lowest dose available. He thinks this will help get the chemicals in my brain to start to balance and help with the memory and other frontal executive brain problems.
My question is: Can we use the patch since we have had RNY? I could have taken the Exelon pill but there's lots of trouble with that for people's stomachs. If you know the answer, please post it here or if you have an appointment with your doc, can you ask for me? I'd really appreciate it.
Honestly, your best bet is to call a pharmacist. Just call your local Walgreens or any of them. Ask for an RPh and tell them what you just told us. They are the folks with ALL the data at their fingertips. When docs have questions about drugs that is who they go to.
Because of an accident two years ago, I'm having some brain problems whi*****lude memory lapses and inability to remember things that were said or done recently. My neurologist, Dr. Gorman, is recommending that I use the Exelon patch 4.6 mg which is the lowest dose available. He thinks this will help get the chemicals in my brain to start to balance and help with the memory and other frontal executive brain problems.
My question is: Can we use the patch since we have had RNY? I could have taken the Exelon pill but there's lots of trouble with that for people's stomachs. If you know the answer, please post it here or if you have an appointment with your doc, can you ask for me? I'd really appreciate it.
on 5/12/13 3:41 am
There is absolutely nothing normal about a band leak. Nothing.
on 5/12/13 3:37 am
I have BCBS. But they don't pre-approve... 1 year physican managed weight loss, submit your documentation with claim. I've been down this road with them twice before (2005 in CT and 2008 in CA) and each time the bariatric surgeon's office felt the documentation was in adequate for approval.
Honestly, at this point I'm just eager to get on the road to a healthier me. My husband and I have been discussing this extensively and I think we're just going to finance route. I want to be able to chase around after my two girls, sooner than later.
I'm going to attend the Weight Loss Institute of Arizona seminar on Saturday and get this ball rolling. I'd appreciate any other suggestions or input though!
I am drawing a blank, is that Drs. Orris and DeBarros?