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Topic: RE: PEBB coverage for lap band???
Is there a specific reason you wouldn't have weight loss surgery if the band weren't covered? The RNY and DS are both great surgeries. Pick up a copy of Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies or Weight Loss Surgery: A Lighter Look at a Heavy Subject and read about all the pros and cons of each. Life's too short to put off WLS.
Linda
Linda
Success supposes endeavor. - Jane Austen
Topic: Band2gether Lap Band Conference - October 9-11, 2009
Hello to all of you Oregon Bandsters!
I'm just letting everyone in the NW region know about the upcoming Band2gether Get2gether (B2G G2G), B2G's 2nd Annual National Lap Band Conference which will be in Boise, Idaho, October 9-11, at the Boise Centre on the Grove. Our keynote speaker this year is LuLu Roman from the hit TV comedy series, Hee Haw!. LuLu has lost over 200 pounds with her band and has an incredible story to share about her journey to victory over life-long obesity.
Among our list of presenters and educators are Dr. Bryan Anderson, medical director for the Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery Program at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise; Melanie Machado, of Pacific Nutrition and Wellness, a state-of-the-art weight loss surgical program in Edmonds, Washington; and Dr. Jacqueline Jacques, the chief science officer of Bariatric Advantage. For a complete list of our speakers and for the detailed schedule, please go to:
http://band2gether.net/09g2g
Hurry! Early registration ends August 15th!
For travelers: Check our site for the fantastic room rates being offered to conference attendees at the beautiful Grove Hotel! Special parking rates are available for downtown parking.
To learn more about Band2gether, please visit our lap band support site: http://band2gether.net
We hope to see you at the 2009 B2G G2G!
Susan Morris
Founder and CEO
Band2gether, Inc.
(b2g is a non profit organization)
I'm just letting everyone in the NW region know about the upcoming Band2gether Get2gether (B2G G2G), B2G's 2nd Annual National Lap Band Conference which will be in Boise, Idaho, October 9-11, at the Boise Centre on the Grove. Our keynote speaker this year is LuLu Roman from the hit TV comedy series, Hee Haw!. LuLu has lost over 200 pounds with her band and has an incredible story to share about her journey to victory over life-long obesity.
Among our list of presenters and educators are Dr. Bryan Anderson, medical director for the Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery Program at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise; Melanie Machado, of Pacific Nutrition and Wellness, a state-of-the-art weight loss surgical program in Edmonds, Washington; and Dr. Jacqueline Jacques, the chief science officer of Bariatric Advantage. For a complete list of our speakers and for the detailed schedule, please go to:
http://band2gether.net/09g2g
Hurry! Early registration ends August 15th!
For travelers: Check our site for the fantastic room rates being offered to conference attendees at the beautiful Grove Hotel! Special parking rates are available for downtown parking.
To learn more about Band2gether, please visit our lap band support site: http://band2gether.net
We hope to see you at the 2009 B2G G2G!
Susan Morris
Founder and CEO
Band2gether, Inc.
(b2g is a non profit organization)
Topic: Beaverton WLS Support Group Meeting
Here is the address for our meeting on Wednesday at 7pm:
Carr Chevrolet
15005 S.W. Tualatin Valley Hwy.
It is one block west of Murray Blvd next to Kmart on the north side of the road. We are meeting in the lunch room - up the stairs near the receptionist. Then turn right and go down to the end of the hallway – last door on the left.
We are having dinner at Red Robin at 5:30 or so. Contact Helen at [email protected] if you plan to join us for dinner, so we get a table set up…See you there.
This group meeting is open to all surgeries, surgeons, pre-ops, and post-ops. It is patient led.
Carr Chevrolet
15005 S.W. Tualatin Valley Hwy.
It is one block west of Murray Blvd next to Kmart on the north side of the road. We are meeting in the lunch room - up the stairs near the receptionist. Then turn right and go down to the end of the hallway – last door on the left.
We are having dinner at Red Robin at 5:30 or so. Contact Helen at [email protected] if you plan to join us for dinner, so we get a table set up…See you there.
This group meeting is open to all surgeries, surgeons, pre-ops, and post-ops. It is patient led.
Open BPD/DS July 2, 2002
Revision: Lap Re-Sleeve November 10, 2008
Dr. Aniceto Baltasar, Alcoy, Spain
www.bodybybaltasar.wordpress.com
Read my DS Blog: http://livingthedslife.wordpress.com/
Revision: Lap Re-Sleeve November 10, 2008
Dr. Aniceto Baltasar, Alcoy, Spain
www.bodybybaltasar.wordpress.com
Read my DS Blog: http://livingthedslife.wordpress.com/
Topic: OHSU Bariatric Support Group Meeting
The next Bariatric Support Group will be this coming Wednesday, August 12th, from 10-11:30 at CHH, 3303 S.W. Bond Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97239 in Room 3178. The Center for Health and Healing (CHH) parking garage is located across the street and is underground. Bring your ticket to get stamped at either the 6th floor Digestive Health Center desk or 1st floor.
The topic will be Nutrition - meal planning on a budget, calories, dietary problems that can interfere with weight loss and other topics of interest. The evening session on the same topic will be on August 18th, from 6:30-8 pm in Room 3181, Center for Health and Healing.
The drop in session for nutritional questions or postoperative care will be on August 26th from 10-1130, Room 3180. Hope you can join us!
If you plan ahead, the September topic will be on The Tricky Aspects of Changes in Our Lives: How to Thrive, presented by a Psychologist. The dates will be 9/9/09 from 10-11:30, and on 9/15/09 from 6:30-8 pm.
The topic will be Nutrition - meal planning on a budget, calories, dietary problems that can interfere with weight loss and other topics of interest. The evening session on the same topic will be on August 18th, from 6:30-8 pm in Room 3181, Center for Health and Healing.
The drop in session for nutritional questions or postoperative care will be on August 26th from 10-1130, Room 3180. Hope you can join us!
If you plan ahead, the September topic will be on The Tricky Aspects of Changes in Our Lives: How to Thrive, presented by a Psychologist. The dates will be 9/9/09 from 10-11:30, and on 9/15/09 from 6:30-8 pm.
Topic: RE: Any Salem Hospital Patient's out there????
Hi Laura,
Dr. Nair did my surgery around 14 months ago. I saw Dr. Boulay for some of the follow-ups since Dr. Nair was on vacation at that time. I'm hoping to go to the support group meeting tomorrow night. Will you be there?
Jeanie
Topic: Switchin Dr.s! yay!!
Dr O'rourke , after starting my surgery on april 28th and aborting it due to the shape my liver was in. Has decided, after extensive testing to rule out portal hypertension, not to go forth with my surgery. So I have seeked out a second opinion, with Dr Tersigni's office in Coos Bay. I am waiting to hear back from them today with their decision. fingers crossed and praying .
sandra
sandra
Topic: Any Salem Hospital Patient's out there????
I was just wondering if there are any Salem Hospital Dr. Boulay's patient's here. I looking forward to a surgery date in October. Just wanted to chat.
Thanks. Laura McD
Thanks. Laura McD
Topic: RE: Dr Halpin
Hi, I heard it through the "grape vine" ( a very reliable source) that Dr Halpin in going to work there at Good Sam. She is leaving the practice she is in now, but she will still be at Good Sam. Hope that helps. I am going for my pre-op with Dr Patterson on the 25th and I can't wait! A long time coming for me. Hope all works out with Dr Halpin.!
Topic: RE: PEBB coverage for lap band???
****UPDATE****
Called Kaiser (Salem) to find out about the lap band. Was first told "No WLS is not covered." then "Oh you have PEBB.... looks like WLS is covered... wow that's a good plan." Then when I asked out the lap band specifically was told "It doesn't look like it's covered, you should schedule an appoinment with one of the bariatric doctors and they would be able to let you know about the band."
What?!?!
I'm supposed to go see the doctor to find out if the band is covered? That just doesn't sound right.
I put a call into a WLS center, hoping someone there can clarify about Kaiser.
Called Kaiser (Salem) to find out about the lap band. Was first told "No WLS is not covered." then "Oh you have PEBB.... looks like WLS is covered... wow that's a good plan." Then when I asked out the lap band specifically was told "It doesn't look like it's covered, you should schedule an appoinment with one of the bariatric doctors and they would be able to let you know about the band."
What?!?!
I'm supposed to go see the doctor to find out if the band is covered? That just doesn't sound right.
I put a call into a WLS center, hoping someone there can clarify about Kaiser.
Topic: UMR INSURANCE
Hi, I am planning on having a vertical gastrectomy. I was wondering if anyone else in Oregon has done this procedure and if their insurance covered it. Thanks
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