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shoutjoy
on 5/30/12 6:31 pm - Culpeper, VA
Topic: Thursday Roll Call
Hi all,

I had one of those packing dreams last night.  I packed all night long in my sleep. ARGH!!

So, today is workout, take boxes out of car so I can fill it with recycle stuff.  Drop stuff off. Then, a packing we will go lalala.  Yup a real looney tune today. 

Well, we lost the cottage.  Someone else snatched it up.  So, we are still looking for a place to live.  Now my hubby's job is trying to figure out what shift everyone is going to work, 8, 10 or 12 hour.  It wouldn't surprise me if he was put back on second shift.  It seems this is always the case but we shall see.

Have a great day all!

Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.

    

        
S M.
on 5/30/12 1:51 pm
Topic: RE: Sleeve and insurance issues
 Thanks for the reply. BMI is 46 right now. I am looking into self pay options more, trying to find a low interest loan. I don't want to wait years for Medicare to approve, so who knows what happens next... This should not be so hard to get healthy
KeepOn
on 5/30/12 3:45 am
Topic: RE: Remember to Look Forward ...
Barbara,

Thank you so much for the information.
I totally agree with you in respecting the privacy of each individual and understand how personal this is information is to each.

I will  check out the web site and follow thru from there.

Thanks Again.
Barbara C.
on 5/30/12 3:32 am - Raleigh, NC
Topic: RE: Remember to Look Forward ...

Yes, we have several members that have undergone a variety of plastics with different practitioners. I find that they are generally quite willing to share their experiences. You are likely to get a broad range of experiences as you talk to different people. Often, we have a couple at each general meeting. If you join our meetup group, I can also let them know of your interest and ask them to contact you if they are comfortable doing so. I do this to allow each person to decide if, when and how much information they might like to share since it is their own personal medical information and experiences, I do not want to presume to share their information and/or identity without their consent. 

You can access the meetup group at www.meetup.com/nc-wls.

I hope that helps. 

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

KeepOn
on 5/30/12 1:54 am
Topic: RE: Remember to Look Forward ...
Barbara,

Do you know of anyone in your support group who has undergone Plastic Surgery after weight loss (ex. Lower body lifts, Medial Thigh lifts, etc..) who would be willing to talk with me about their experience?

I'm in the beging stages of consultations and gathering information.

Reading information on the "Plastic Surgery Forum" is ok. But I'd much rather talk to someone in person.

Thanks for any help you can offer.
KeepOn
on 5/30/12 1:51 am
Topic: Plastic Surgeons in Raleigh Durham Area
Hey All,

I'm looking for references to plastic surgeons in the Raleigh / Durham area.
I would like to hear from people who have actually used these surgeons.
I know working on WLS patients is somewhat of a specialty in itself.

Thanks in advance.

shoutjoy
on 5/29/12 9:07 pm - Culpeper, VA
Topic: Wednesday Roll Call
Hi all,

Made it back home and it feels good to be back.  My dog slept the four hours we drove and has been sleeping off and on since.  She seemed to enjoy the trip as well.

Well, having second thoughts about farm house.  It will cost too much to get it livable. So, we are looking again for housing. 

Lot's to do today.  Have a good one!

Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.

    

        
TamaraL
on 5/29/12 12:22 pm
Topic: RE: Sleeve and insurance issues
i think  that blue cross blue shields is the administrator for medicaire.  Since blue cross believes the sleeve is experimental then medicaire believes it is experimental. 

I do think eventually blue cross and blue shield will start covering the sleeve.  What is your BMI?? could you qualify for the DS??

IT is very expensive to buy your insurance and most do not cover weight loss surgery unless thru a employer.


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stratos273
on 5/29/12 2:27 am - Tar Heel, NC
Topic: RE: Bariatric Specialists of NC
Sent  you a email. Dr Enochs is my WLS surgeon. Awesome Dr. .......
stratos273
on 5/29/12 1:59 am - Tar Heel, NC
Topic: RE: question about flu/vomiting
You are not alone.... I have the same problem, it is not a problem most of the time but I see where it could have its down falls. I have not been sick since surgery so I have not had to deal with a Virus. I can not imagine what you are feeling like inside. I did have those if I throw up feeling I would feel better feeling after surgery when I was able to eat soild foods again. I feel gor you.
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