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Topic: RE: Memphis Area
I chose the band because it seemed to be less invasive and had a minimal recovery time. He is not that bad really but when I was in the waiting room this guy was telling me that he had this woman crying one time because he was being blunt with her. I should be having surgery in about 2-4 weeks. My insurance does not cover it so I'm paying for it myself.
Jay
Jay
Topic: RE: Memphis Area
I want the vertical sleeve gastrectomy. I started going to Dr. Woodman at first. I went to the seminar and the initial visit. Haven't met him yet. Just heard so much about his personality that I changed to Dr. Weaver. My insurance requires 6 month wait so I prolly won't have surgery till January 
. i just didn't want him to hurt my feelings. I am kinda sensitive about my weight anyway. Is he as bad as people say?
What made you choose the band?
Khem
. i just didn't want him to hurt my feelings. I am kinda sensitive about my weight anyway. Is he as bad as people say? What made you choose the band?
Khem
AKA NotBaby_Fat
Ht 5'6"/HBMI: 50.8 /CBMI: 37.1
HW 315/SW 299.9/CW 230/GW 160
Ht 5'6"/HBMI: 50.8 /CBMI: 37.1
HW 315/SW 299.9/CW 230/GW 160
Topic: RE: Memphis Area
He is most definitely a no nonsense dude but I like that. Having the Lap Band....What about you??
Jay
Jay
Topic: RE: Memphis Area
Hi Jay,
I live in Memphis. My doctor is Dr. Virginia Weaver. I was contemplating using Dr. Woodman, but heard so much negative about his bedside manner. How do you like him?
I will figure how to add you as a friend. What surgery are you having?
Khem
I live in Memphis. My doctor is Dr. Virginia Weaver. I was contemplating using Dr. Woodman, but heard so much negative about his bedside manner. How do you like him?
I will figure how to add you as a friend. What surgery are you having?
Khem
AKA NotBaby_Fat
Ht 5'6"/HBMI: 50.8 /CBMI: 37.1
HW 315/SW 299.9/CW 230/GW 160
Ht 5'6"/HBMI: 50.8 /CBMI: 37.1
HW 315/SW 299.9/CW 230/GW 160
Topic: Memphis Area
I'm new to this and I'm just browsing. Was just wondering were there any people on here from the Memphis area.If so, add me as a friend. I live out in Arlington and my doctor is George Woodman. Anyone else ever used him??
Jay
Jay
Topic: RE: State employee/VSG/United healthcare
Hi - I'm not a State Employee, but hubby is, and I'm covered under his insurance. He doesn't have the United Healthcare option, but it doesn't matter. State of TN is self-insured. That means that they pay the health care bills, and United or Cigna or who-ever just administers it.
Each year, the State puts out a Paper outlining what will and will not be covered in their health care insurance. Have you been getting the notices about the changes to the insurance that are coming up at the first of the year. They *say* that coverage won't change, but I'll believe that when I see it. The amount of secrecy regarding this whole situation points to it being relatively heinous, if history is the guide.
So, it may add it next year, but for this year, the State of TN has said that it does not cover the sleeve, so it doesn't matter which insurance option you have. I had the sleeve for a year, as the first step of the DS. Interestingly enough, even though they don't cover the sleeve by itself, when it was time to go back for the intestinal portion, they didn't want to pay for it! I'd lost very little weight, but it was enough to get me below their cutoff point for the DS. I had to get an attorney to help me get it covered.
Dennie
Each year, the State puts out a Paper outlining what will and will not be covered in their health care insurance. Have you been getting the notices about the changes to the insurance that are coming up at the first of the year. They *say* that coverage won't change, but I'll believe that when I see it. The amount of secrecy regarding this whole situation points to it being relatively heinous, if history is the guide.
So, it may add it next year, but for this year, the State of TN has said that it does not cover the sleeve, so it doesn't matter which insurance option you have. I had the sleeve for a year, as the first step of the DS. Interestingly enough, even though they don't cover the sleeve by itself, when it was time to go back for the intestinal portion, they didn't want to pay for it! I'd lost very little weight, but it was enough to get me below their cutoff point for the DS. I had to get an attorney to help me get it covered.
Dennie
"It's so beautifully arranged on the plate - you know someone's fingers have been all over it. ~Julia Child"
Topic: RE: Hi!!!
Are you saying that you are only able to consume 3 oz of protein shake at a time? If so, that is normal. Just try to increase the amount of protein you get as you feel able. You are right that the water is very important, especially at this time.
The shoulder pain will get better. It is caused by the gas they have to use during surgery. Walking will help move it along faster.
I also recommend Baptist support group. The group is open to anyone, no matter where you had your surgery. Our next meeting will be August 3 at 5:30 in the Guy Bates Center located in Plaza I medical center across Church Street from Baptist Hospital. There are signs once you enter the building.
Susan (AKA bilsrib)
300/135/135 - Plastics February 2008 - Dr. Lois Wagstrom
P E A C E - It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.
Topic: RE: Hi!!!
Vanderbuilt Health at One Hundred Oaks Mall (on Thompson Lane) meets every Wednesday. They also have one that meets another day but I'm not sure what day it is.You could call Vanderbuilt Health at One Hundred Oaks Center for Weight Loss Surgery and ask. On Wednesday the leader is Trina and she is wonderful, She is on this forum maybe she will post a reply to your post.
Topic: RE: Hi!!!
I recommend you contact one of the hospitals that offer WLS.
I had mine at Baptist and they have a monthly group for all the surgeries offered. I see that you had RNY so that group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 530pm. Oh, and there is no cost.
I do not beleive that they require you to be a patient... as a matter of fact I know that they do not require you to have had surgery there as I know a couple of people that had their surgeries elsewhere.
One other thing that I would recommend is to find an ongoing Doctor to keep up with your labs and after care/post-op duties. I recommend one that is a WLS Surgeon because they will know all the test that need to be run. These visits should be covered under normal insurance.
Good Luck!
Michael.
I had mine at Baptist and they have a monthly group for all the surgeries offered. I see that you had RNY so that group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 530pm. Oh, and there is no cost.
I do not beleive that they require you to be a patient... as a matter of fact I know that they do not require you to have had surgery there as I know a couple of people that had their surgeries elsewhere.
One other thing that I would recommend is to find an ongoing Doctor to keep up with your labs and after care/post-op duties. I recommend one that is a WLS Surgeon because they will know all the test that need to be run. These visits should be covered under normal insurance.
Good Luck!
Michael.
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