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Maryellen R.
on 6/25/11 3:50 am - Sayville, NY
Topic: Grilling Veggies
I have grilled peppers, zucchini, eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes but that's it.

I'm about to try asparagus, does anybody have any tips on how to do so successfully?

Are there any other veggies you grill?  Care to share?

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/

(deactivated member)
on 6/24/11 11:20 pm - NY
Topic: RE: Empire BC/BS - do they cover nutritionist eval?
My insurance is also Empire-the government plan and they paid for everything except the NUT eval. I also want you to be aware that even though they pay for the different compnents for the surgery, they dont always pay for the surgery, stupid I know. When I had mine done, I didn't get an answer until the very last minute, I didn't know whether I was coming or going. Make sure your surgeon files the papers well in advice with the surgery date. The insurance company kept asking for more information and the woman at my surgeons office was completely on top of it, but, I kept calling too. It was extrememly stressful.

Good luck!
Maryellen R.
on 6/24/11 10:56 am - Sayville, NY
Topic: quote of the Day
 ‎"Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else’s hands, but not you." – Jim Rohn
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/

Maryellen R.
on 6/22/11 9:24 pm - Sayville, NY
Topic: Quote of the Day
 "Stop allowing your day-to-day life to be clouded by busy nothingness. Become the leader of your 

life. Lead yourself to where you want to be. Breathe life back into your ambitions, your desires, your 

goals, your relationships." 

- Steve Maraboli
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/

debbie13
on 6/21/11 10:13 pm - Cossayuna, NY
Topic: Group Reminder - Capital Area
 Thursdays, 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Albany Medical Center South Campus, 25 Hackett Blvd in the conference room.

All types of surgery and all hospitals welcome. You are also welcome if you are only thinking about surgery or not planning it at all and just need a place to feel the love about weight loss and all its issues. 

See you there!  

"The road to health will have speed bumps, pot holes, stop signs and asshole drivers that cut you off... but with WLS, never doubt that you will get there."

Resolve never to quit, never to give up, no matter what the situation.--- Jack Nicklaus

Maryellen R.
on 6/21/11 12:19 am - Sayville, NY
Topic: GREAT Quote
  Some of the greatest achievements you encounter in life will come after your biggest setbacks or 

failures. There is nothing wrong with not getting what you want provided you take the time to 

rejuvenate your mind & actions towards aiming for something better. Failing your goals is not what 

makes you who you are; it is your response afterward. If you get knocked down, get up & start 

again! 

--Jim Fargiano
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/

katt_
on 6/20/11 2:18 am - NY
Topic: SURGERY DATE 7/26 FINALLY
 ANYONE WITH THIS SAME SURGERY DATE ?
katt_
on 6/20/11 2:11 am - NY
Topic: dr.prathiba vermulapalli anyone ?
HELLO THERE EVERYONE I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE HERE IS GETTING OR HAS HAD SURGERY WITH DR. PRATHIBA VERMULAPALLI ? I M GETTING SURGERY WITH HER ON 7/26/2011 IM SCHEDULED FOR GASTRIC BYPASS, SO IM  HERE TO MAKE SOME NEW FRIEND WHO HAVE HAD OR ARE GETTING SURGERY IN THE NYC AREA IM FROM MANHATTAN I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR SOME OF YOUR EXPERIENCES , I AM REALLY NERVOUS ABOUT THIS SURGERY BUT I KNOW THIS IS WHAT I HAVE TO DO . I HAVE ALREADY STARTED THE PROTEIN DIET AND AM HAVING A LITTLE TROUBLE FINDING A GOOD TASTING PROTEIN SHAKE IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTING PLEASE LET ME KNOW .............GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL!!!!
(deactivated member)
on 6/19/11 1:08 pm - Cincinnati, OH
Topic: RE: Anybody in Bronx or Lower Westchester?
Hi Ramie............

I'm from Yonkers. We have a Support Group and anyone is welcome to attend. It is free. There is no charge. Our next meeting is posted below.


                                                        WESTCHESTER'S POST-OP FRIENDS   MEETS THIS WEDNESDAY JUNE 22ND @ 6:00 PM   WHITE PLAINS HS 550 NORTH STREET WHITE PLAINS, NY ROOM G-121  
(deactivated member)
on 6/19/11 1:05 pm - Cincinnati, OH
Topic: Westchester...Yonkers...White Plains Support Group
 WESTCHESTER'S POST-OP FRIENDS   MEETS THIS WEDNESDAY JUNE 22ND @ 6:00 PM   WHITE PLAINS HS 550 NORTH STREET WHITE PLAINS, NY ROOM G-121  
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