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Topic: RE: I'm a newbie, Yet so excited! I just got my first consultation date!
"Don't give up on anything that you can't go a day without thinking about."
Deanna
Hello again! I thought they had a 6 month requisite but found out recently that they don't have any. I have been reading the sleeve and RNY message boards like crazy! lol Just trying to soak it all in. I have saved, in my favorites, every website that was recommended by the people on the boards. They have been so helpful! I just
cannot wait to start my new life. Oh, and about living in PA, you are right it is beautiful here! I love it. I am originally from MD and I thought I wanted to move back but last time I visited it was such a madhouse of people and traffic...it was just crazy, that I decided that there was no place like home, in PA!!
Deanna
cannot wait to start my new life. Oh, and about living in PA, you are right it is beautiful here! I love it. I am originally from MD and I thought I wanted to move back but last time I visited it was such a madhouse of people and traffic...it was just crazy, that I decided that there was no place like home, in PA!!
Deanna
"Don't give up on anything that you can't go a day without thinking about."
Deanna
Topic: RE: I'm a newbie, Yet so excited! I just got my first consultation date!
I hope you can get the sleeeve it seems to be a very good and successful surgery. If they do deny you try appealing it because there are quite a few people on the sleeve board who have appealed and won so it's worth the fight. Does your insurance require a 6 or 12 month medically supervised diet? Alot of them do which slows things down but it's still worth the wait and helps you practice new eating styles for your surgery. Best of luck to you and feel free to post any other questions, there are some very smart folks here. I'd also advise reading the RNY and sleeve forums as you can learn alot just from what others post.
Topic: RE: I'm a newbie, Yet so excited! I just got my first consultation date!
"Don't give up on anything that you can't go a day without thinking about."
Deanna
Thank you! I haven't decided which surgery actually...I want the sleeve but my insurance doesn't cover it unless you meet certain conditions and I don't know what conditions they are until I meet with the doctor. If I can't get the sleeve then I will get the RNY. Anyway thank you for taking the time to write back to me!
Deanna
Deanna
"Don't give up on anything that you can't go a day without thinking about."
Deanna
Topic: RE: I'm a newbie, Yet so excited! I just got my first consultation date!
Oh you are so lucky to live in PA it's one of the most gorgeous places in the world! I used to have lots of relatives there and always loved visiting! Kind of depends on what type of surgery you are having as to whether to do it before or after the trip. Myself I would go with after just in case you have any issue afterwards. Good luck!
Topic: I'm a newbie, Yet so excited! I just got my first consultation date!
"Don't give up on anything that you can't go a day without thinking about."
Deanna
Hello everyone! I am so excited! My first consultation date is set for June 17th with Dr. David Lauter and I can't wait. Tracy in the office said surgery is usually scheduled within about a month after the first consultation but I am supposed to be going to Deleware on Aug. 9 for six weeks. Should I try to do my surgery before I go or wait until I get back. I am thinking wait until I get back due to all of the post-op appointments. Just wanted to get your opinions too since you all always give such good advice. Thank you for your time!
Deanna
Deanna
"Don't give up on anything that you can't go a day without thinking about."
Deanna
Topic: Did you have your bariatric surgery at Swedish in Seattle?
If you're a patient of Dr. McMahon's there is a new support group that just re-organized recently. The group meets on the first Saturday of each month, (This coming Saturday), at 10:00 a.m.
This week there will be a Plastic Surgeon as the guest speaker. Conf. Room 4 East, in the main hospital, main floor, East corridor, just past the elevators on the right.
Note: I am not an employee, (or even a volunteer) at Swedish. I'm a patient of Dr. McMahon's who wants to see better quality support and the more that participate the better.
You must be a patient of Swedish Bariatric Surgery to attend.
Hope to see you there!
Lisa O.
This week there will be a Plastic Surgeon as the guest speaker. Conf. Room 4 East, in the main hospital, main floor, East corridor, just past the elevators on the right.
Note: I am not an employee, (or even a volunteer) at Swedish. I'm a patient of Dr. McMahon's who wants to see better quality support and the more that participate the better.
You must be a patient of Swedish Bariatric Surgery to attend.
Hope to see you there!
Lisa O.
Lap Band surgery Nov. 2008, SW 335. Lost 116 lbs. LB removal May 2013 gained 53 lbs. Revisied to RNY October 14, 2013, new SW 275.
Topic: Models Needed for OH Event!!
Looking and feeling good, and want to strut your stuff?? If you are attending the OH event "Fabulous in Seattle" on July 15- 16, and are ready to show off the new you, please consider modeling for the show held at 8 p.m. Sat. night. We need both men and women in all age groups. You will wear your own clothing, from swimwear to jeans to formal to show off your style. Wear what makes you feel FABULOUS! You'll have lots of fun, and receive rousing cheers and applause!
Here's what I need from you:
Please email your name, type of surgery and date, (non-WLS losers ok too!), surgeon's name, amount of weight lost (opt.), and a clear "before" picture to [email protected] I will confirm within a few days that I have you on the list. If you do not receive a confirmation from me in 1 week, please re-send your info. noted "2nd submission". I don't want anyone left out because of a computer glitch!
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Looking and feeling good, and want to strut your stuff?? If you are attending the OH event "Fabulous in Seattle" on July 15- 16, and are ready to show off the new you, please consider modeling for the show held at 8 p.m. Sat. night. We need both men and women in all age groups. You will wear your own clothing, from swimwear to jeans to formal to show off your style. Wear what makes you feel FABULOUS! You'll have lots of fun, and receive rousing cheers and applause!Here's what I need from you:
Please email your name, type of surgery and date, (non-WLS losers ok too!), surgeon's name, amount of weight lost (opt.), and a clear "before" picture to [email protected] I will confirm within a few days that I have you on the list. If you do not receive a confirmation from me in 1 week, please re-send your info. noted "2nd submission". I don't want anyone left out because of a computer glitch!
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Topic: EVENT HOTEL EXTENDS OUR GROUP BOOKING DATE!
Yikes! Hurry and book your hotel room for the Bellevue OH event! People are scrambling to book their hotel rooms and the Hyatt has graciously extended our group booking date to June 21st! Hurry before this great single/double rate of $129 is gone! They've told us they will sell out that weekend!
Visit http://www.obesityhelp.com/events/2011-seattle-event.html for event and booking information!
See you there!
Kim
Yikes! Hurry and book your hotel room for the Bellevue OH event! People are scrambling to book their hotel rooms and the Hyatt has graciously extended our group booking date to June 21st! Hurry before this great single/double rate of $129 is gone! They've told us they will sell out that weekend!Visit http://www.obesityhelp.com/events/2011-seattle-event.html for event and booking information!
See you there!
Kim
Kim Gyurina, Event Manager
Topic: RE: Need help finding a doctor
I don't know if he takes on patients who've worked with other doctors or if TriCare is one of the providers he accepts, but i can't say enough about Dr. Joseph Chebli... his practice is Northwest Obesity Surgery.
Good luck with whomever you go with!
Good luck with whomever you go with!
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