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Topic: Hello!!
Its been a long while since I posted! I just wanted to say hi and I hope you are all enjoying your wls journey (as hard as it may be sometimes)!!!
Having weight loss surgery was the best decision of my life. *It's not a solution for everyone* but it was the right one for me.
I would be happy to help you in any way I can. I know that if I treat my surgery with respect and protect my investment, I will get from it what I was promised….a successful journey to a healthy life.
There is NO finish-line. Healthy food choices, move your body, work on the head!
~Krissy
Best wishes to each and every one of you!
Having weight loss surgery was the best decision of my life. *It's not a solution for everyone* but it was the right one for me.
I would be happy to help you in any way I can. I know that if I treat my surgery with respect and protect my investment, I will get from it what I was promised….a successful journey to a healthy life.
There is NO finish-line. Healthy food choices, move your body, work on the head!
~Krissy
Best wishes to each and every one of you!
Topic: RE: Bergen County Seminar featuring medical nutrition therapist!
Sounds great!! See you there.
Topic: RE: HELP!! need new dr. for fill
The Banding Centers of America provides surgeons and their patients an alternative to hospital-based adjustments. Currently the Banding center is an out of network facility, and we are negotiating with several insurance providers to become an in-network entity. The $50 fee for Dr. Baptiste was a result of his practice being an in network provider for your insurance.
We routinely submit insurance claims to the patient's carrier in order to cover the costs of the patient's adjustment. Should insurance not cover our charges, the most any patient would pay out of pocket for the facility fee is $200.00. Of course, the participating surgeons that use the Banding Center charge their professional fee as well. However, some or all of the surgeon's fees may be covered by insurance based on the patient's plan and the surgeon's contract with the insurance carrier.
With all the different plans out there, and the constantly changing rules regarding health insurance,
its always best to consult with your insurance provider.
We routinely submit insurance claims to the patient's carrier in order to cover the costs of the patient's adjustment. Should insurance not cover our charges, the most any patient would pay out of pocket for the facility fee is $200.00. Of course, the participating surgeons that use the Banding Center charge their professional fee as well. However, some or all of the surgeon's fees may be covered by insurance based on the patient's plan and the surgeon's contract with the insurance carrier.
With all the different plans out there, and the constantly changing rules regarding health insurance,
its always best to consult with your insurance provider.
Topic: RE: HELP!! need new dr. for fill
Hello,
I would definitely recommend Dr. Ragui Sadek, who leads the Robert Wood Johnson-New Brunswick Bariatric Program in Somerset NJ. He does fills for many of friends and is very reasonably priced. He does the fills himself, which is great. His office number is 732-640-5327. Good luck
I would definitely recommend Dr. Ragui Sadek, who leads the Robert Wood Johnson-New Brunswick Bariatric Program in Somerset NJ. He does fills for many of friends and is very reasonably priced. He does the fills himself, which is great. His office number is 732-640-5327. Good luck
Topic: hello!!
Hi everyone!! I've been on the RNY forum for a few months, but I just happened across the New Jersey board this morning. I'm near Berlin, NJ. Is anyone in South Jersey as well? And who was your doctor?
Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
UMDNJ www.theuniversitydoctors.com
The website says Carol Burke is the Bariatric Medical Assistant and can be reached at 856-566-6379 [email protected]
They are in Stratford, NJ and Sewell, NJ
The website says Carol Burke is the Bariatric Medical Assistant and can be reached at 856-566-6379 [email protected]
They are in Stratford, NJ and Sewell, NJ
Topic: Bergen County Seminar featuring medical nutrition therapist!
Bergen County, Montvale, NJ Seminar featuring
Seminar highlighting weight loss procedures and a new Weight Loss Education program for pre and post patients!
Net Intake™ Medical Nutrition Therapist Meg Galligan
Seminar highlighting weight loss procedures and a new Weight Loss Education program for pre and post patients!
Presented by:
Dr. Nicholas Bertha and Dr. Vincent Iannace
Thursday September 15th, 2011 at 7:00 pm
http://montvale-weight-loss-procedure-OH.eventbrite.com
Topic: HELP!! need new dr. for fill
Hey everyone........I need a fill. Dr. Jean Baptiste was my surgeon (yes, I loved him!) and now I need a different dr. The "banding cenetr" will cost about 500.00$$ for a fill there. (Includes dr) . Way too much........ I used to pay 50!
Yesterday I called 7 dr.s and because I was not their patient originally - they wont touch me. Now what?
karen
Yesterday I called 7 dr.s and because I was not their patient originally - they wont touch me. Now what?
karen
Karen in NJ 
Topic: RE: Are any Jerseyite's going to the NY OH conference?
cynthia and I will arrive Sat. morning at 8:00. CANNOT WAIT!!
Karen in NJ
Topic: another Yummy Quinoa Recipe
ANOTHER YUMMY QUINOA RECIPE.... TRY IT YOU MIGHT LIKE IT!
Chef Meg's Simple Quinoa and Vegetables SUBMITTED BY: CHEF_MEG on sparkpeople.com
This protein-rich vegetarian recipe is simple to make and tasty to eat!
17 Minutes to Prepare and Cook
Vegetarian Meals | Dinner | Vegetarian Meals Dinner |
Ingredients
1 c quinoa 2 c water 4 medium carrots 1 zucchini 8 spears of fresh asparagus 1 T rice wine vinegar 2 T olive oil 1 t fresh thyme, leaves removed from stem black pepper to taste
Directions
Place water in a small covered saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add quinoa and stir. Reduce heat to a simmer and replace lid. Simmer for 11-12 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Using a "Y" shaped peeler, peel the carrots and zucchini into strips. Snap the woody ends off the asparagus. Cut the asparagus into 2-inch sections. Steam the vegetables for 3-4 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the vinaigrette. Place the vinegar and thyme in a small bowl, then whisk in the oil. Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork. Place 1/2 cup of quinoa on each plate. Arrange a quarter of the vegetables over the quinoa and top with about 2 teaspoons of the vinaigrette.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Because quinoa is a seed, it contains more fat and calories than a similar volume of rice or another grain.
Number of Servings: 4
Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 4 Amount Per Serving Calories: 292.9 Total Fat: 15.2 g Cholesterol: 0.0 mg Sodium: 44.6 mg Total Carbs: 60.2 g Dietary Fiber: 7.6 gProtein: 11.6 g
Chef Meg's Simple Quinoa and Vegetables SUBMITTED BY: CHEF_MEG on sparkpeople.com
This protein-rich vegetarian recipe is simple to make and tasty to eat!
17 Minutes to Prepare and Cook
Vegetarian Meals | Dinner | Vegetarian Meals Dinner |
Ingredients
1 c quinoa 2 c water 4 medium carrots 1 zucchini 8 spears of fresh asparagus 1 T rice wine vinegar 2 T olive oil 1 t fresh thyme, leaves removed from stem black pepper to taste
Directions
Place water in a small covered saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add quinoa and stir. Reduce heat to a simmer and replace lid. Simmer for 11-12 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Using a "Y" shaped peeler, peel the carrots and zucchini into strips. Snap the woody ends off the asparagus. Cut the asparagus into 2-inch sections. Steam the vegetables for 3-4 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the vinaigrette. Place the vinegar and thyme in a small bowl, then whisk in the oil. Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork. Place 1/2 cup of quinoa on each plate. Arrange a quarter of the vegetables over the quinoa and top with about 2 teaspoons of the vinaigrette.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Because quinoa is a seed, it contains more fat and calories than a similar volume of rice or another grain.
Number of Servings: 4
Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 4 Amount Per Serving Calories: 292.9 Total Fat: 15.2 g Cholesterol: 0.0 mg Sodium: 44.6 mg Total Carbs: 60.2 g Dietary Fiber: 7.6 gProtein: 11.6 g
Maryellen
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
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