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Topic: RE: WLS w/ PEIA
If you have any questions please ask I will help as much as I can because I know PEIA is hard to deal with. I know of another who got approved without the 10% but had surgery out of state due to she lives close to the boarder of PA and has PEIA. Call them everyday and push for what you want and need to help you become healthier.
Topic: RE: WLS w/ PEIA
I did the one year but did not lose the 10%. I have CHF and some of the medications I am on make me gain and there was nothing I could do to get it to come off. I started in June of 08 and had my surgery Dec. 09 at Dr Shins in Charleston, WV at CAMC. I was told by my heart doc that I needed to get the weight off. My PCP stayed on top of everything to make sure I would get this done the first time. Do you have health issues other than being over weight?
Topic: RE: WLS w/ PEIA
What other underlying health issues will allow you to bypass the one year of dieting rule that they have?
Topic: RE: WLS w/ PEIA
I have PEIA and did not have the 10% loss but was approved due to other medical issues that I have. Yes, this insurances seems to be one of teh hardest but do not give up. I did the year visits with my PCP and lost some and then would gain it back. I had my surgery on Dec. 30, 2009 and I am doing great with a 75 pound loss so far. Just do not give up.
Topic: New Support Group in Southern WV
pre-VSG wt lost 44 lbs
post-VSG wt lost 110.5 lbs
154.5 lbs lost as of 04/12/2010
Hi there, my name is Karen. I have the sleeve in Feb 2009. I live in Bluefield WV. We do not have a support group here in our area. The closest one is in Beckley. There are several people here that have decided to come together and start a support group in Princeton WV. We will be meeting at the Princeton Church of God Thursday night 3/25 at 7pm. Call 304-425-6505 and ask for Forrest Fitzpatrick for more info if you are in this area and interested in joining us.
pre-VSG wt lost 44 lbs
post-VSG wt lost 110.5 lbs
154.5 lbs lost as of 04/12/2010
Topic: RE: PLEASE help me w/ a support group.
pre-VSG wt lost 44 lbs
post-VSG wt lost 110.5 lbs
154.5 lbs lost as of 04/12/2010
Hi there, do you know why Dr.Stickler isn't doing surgery anymore? I heard he wasn't, I don't know. Thanks
pre-VSG wt lost 44 lbs
post-VSG wt lost 110.5 lbs
154.5 lbs lost as of 04/12/2010
Topic: OBESITY HELP EVENT
I will be attending the Obesity Help event that will be happening in Cincinnatti, Ohio August 20/21. This will be a great place to be for both pre and post op patients as it will help you in your journey. You can bring friends and family, or just come alone and make new friends. Either way it will be a very memorable occassion for you and you will leave feeling refreshed and even more educated than before about this wonderful surgery. Also if you are familiar with the show Big Medicine, Dr Garth Davis and Mary Jo Rapini, the therapist from the show will be there giving a talk as well as other speakers and exhibitors.
If you would like to go, please mention my promo code of: BROWN10online as this will get you a ticket for $35 instead of the regular price of $60.
Hope to see you in August.
Have a great day!
If you would like to go, please mention my promo code of: BROWN10online as this will get you a ticket for $35 instead of the regular price of $60.
Hope to see you in August.
Have a great day!
JOANNE
OH Support Group Leader
My local support group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month - please message me for further information
We are on a continuous journey without a destination
Topic: RE: WLS w/ PEIA
That sounds great like your on your way to a whole new you.
Dr Ross done my surgery back 10/08 I have lost 85 pds and feel so much better, need to lose another 50pds ... it is so nice to have fun again.
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Dr Ross done my surgery back 10/08 I have lost 85 pds and feel so much better, need to lose another 50pds ... it is so nice to have fun again.
jamiller25271
e mail
[email protected]
Topic: RE: PLEASE help me w/ a support group.
Dr. Shin's support group meets at Charleston General Hospital the first Tuesday of the month at 6 pm. You might call his office to get the room number.
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