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redambruster
on 3/20/13 1:16 am - lebanon, TN
Topic: Looking for a surgeon
My niece is considering gastric bypass. She lives in ft mill sc about 20 minutes or so from Charlotte nc. Any reviews or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
southernlady5464
on 3/13/13 11:55 pm
Topic: Joining this board

My husband and I will be moving to the Asheville metro area this fall (Sept time frame). We have been looking at property online and will hit the ground in late June to start the visual check of possible properties.

We are both DS'er's...his surgery was in Dec 2010, mine 5 weeks later in Jan 2011. Both of us have reached goal weight. (both of us are lightweights).

One thing we know we will need is a knowledgeable OR TRAINABLE PCP to help with labs. But until we know which county and which insurance, we don't know who will be in network.

But I just wanted to step in the door and say hi!

Liz

Duodenal Switch (Lap) 01-24-11 | Surgeon: Stephen Boyce | High weight: 250 in 2002 | Surgery weight: 203 | Lowest weight: 121 | Current weight: 135 | Goal weight: 135






   

Carrie T.
on 3/10/13 11:36 am - Tarboro, NC
RNY on 03/22/13
Topic: RE: Getting to know you

What is the story behind one of your scars?
I had thyroid cancer and had to have a total thyroidectomy in October 2012.

What do you "know now" that you wish you "knew then"?
The food you love and turn to may not hurt you at that moment, but it will in the long run.

Have you ever won a prize, if so what was it?
I won 1st place in a karaoke contest, and 1st prize was $100.

What subject do you wish you had paid more attention to in school?
English. I love writing, but I should have paid more attention to grammar and punctuation.

If you could have coffee with someone famous, who would it be?
Oh! Definitely Gustav Schäfer from Tokio Hotel!

What is your favorite thing about your mom?
She's ALWAYS there for me, no matter how grouchy or moody I am.

What song do you love to dance to?
The song "I Know How to Say" by 3OH!3 makes me dance every time I hear it!

What was the worst punishment your parents ever enacted?
The belt. Enough said.

Who was the best boss you ever worked for?
Probably my bosses at the video store where I worked for 2.5 years.

What restaurant do you love even though you know you shouldn't?
Sonic for fast food. Tabeya Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi for an eat-in restaurant!

If you did not need the money what would you do for work?
I'd love to travel with musicians. I don't care what I'd do, I'd just like to travel with them.

If you had an extra room in your house what would you use it for?
We need a lot of work done to our house. We just got new floors in my room and the living area. We need all our electric to be rewired, and we need a drainage system in the front yard. Any amount of rain turns our yard into a muddy swamp!

How would you explain love to somebody who had never heard of it before?
Love is when you care about someone else more than yourself. At least, that's what it is to me.

What is your warmest birthday memory?
Probably the year my friends threw me a HUGE party with almost all my friends there! There were so many people and I felt so loved!

What is a good place to travel, but you would not want to live there?
Australia! I've always wanted to go there. I'd love to move to Germany and have plans to do so in the distant future.

    

    
daxsgirl
on 3/7/13 8:00 am - NC
RNY on 05/13/13
Topic: RE: Central Carolina Surgery in Greensboro NC
I called the accounting dept. I only owe $75.00 . Thank goodness. Duke is awesome, I hope it all works out for you. Keep me updated!!

        

    
TynettaM
on 3/7/13 7:58 am - Greensboro, NC
Topic: RE: Central Carolina Surgery in Greensboro NC

awesome.........

You are on a roll. We I got some sad news today......though i'm approved....I can't have surgery at Wesley long due to some bill from 2007......I have been researching it all day...apparently nothing was billed incorrectly.....so i'm on it....

Though the bill is in collections it's doesn't matter...make sure you have all past due bills paid in the Moses Cone system period.

Good news is that i may have a surgeon at duke who will take me and they are in network.

daxsgirl
on 3/7/13 4:53 am - NC
RNY on 05/13/13
Topic: RE: Central Carolina Surgery in Greensboro NC
My appointment went good. Went for Lab work after I left. Have to turn in papers that I recieved at the end of appointment. Carol said she would email me my appointments for bone density, US of abdomen, and chest xray, and phys evaluation.Then when that was done they will send it to insurance and should hear back from them in 7-10 days. Then I would talk to surgery person for date and see Nutritionist 2 weeks priorprior to surgery. Does that sound like everything? I have no deposit to pay or deductible we have awesome insurance.

        

    
rosengso
on 3/7/13 4:31 am - greensboro, NC
RNY on 02/18/13
Topic: RE: Central Carolina Surgery in Greensboro NC

Hey how was your initial visit? 

TynettaM
on 3/6/13 6:32 am - Greensboro, NC
Topic: RE: Central Carolina Surgery in Greensboro NC

once i make my payment ( 150.00 deductible, and 450 out of pocket i will have one ) can't wait to pay it on Friday or Monday

that's awesome you don't have a deductible

i called welsey long to have them research my out of pocket with them......

daxsgirl
on 3/6/13 3:00 am - NC
RNY on 05/13/13
Topic: RE: Central Carolina Surgery in Greensboro NC
That is great!! I have BCBS IL. We have no deductible and copay is only 10 dollars. there was a letter in my packet thinking I might have to pay 100 dollar nonrefundable fee to the nutrionist? I guess if your insurance doesn't cover it? I go tomorrow for my new show consult, and Carol will be making my appointments for me. I hope it all goes smoothly. have you got your date yet?

        

    
TynettaM
on 3/6/13 2:55 am - Greensboro, NC
Topic: RE: Central Carolina Surgery in Greensboro NC

My insurance covered both the NUT visit and psy visit with a copay. Just depends on your coverage.....my insurance the first time covered the psy but not the NUt and I had to pay 125.00 but that was back in 2007.

Oh yeah, if you get Dr Lurery for PSy visit...he is really nice....a little weird, but he knows his stuff.

If I would have used my insurance through my job it would be much more...said considering I work for an insurance company.

I just got a call from my insurance caseworker with BCBSMO and I am approved for my revision surgery.

I'm excited.

Carol faxed my info over last Thursday, the insurance caseworker called telling me i needed to provide 3 additional months of weightloss history and Carol faxed that over today around 10 am....15 min ago I got a call and I'm approved.

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