Portland Plus WLS Support
Recent Posts
Topic: Lets crank up this group again!
I've let this group just exist for a few years now. Let's grow it together!
Topic: RE: Where do you go?
I try to attend the OHSU support group as I am not only a patient but an employee. I am 3 years out and going strong.
Topic: RE: Where do you go?
I am a Kaiser WLS peep. I attend 2-3 Kasier suport meetings. I will be 8 yrs out on APril 14th.
How about you?
oh -- WELCOME to the group!
How about you?
oh -- WELCOME to the group!
Topic: Where do you go?
Hi members. I'm from Forest Grove, OR and I go to Legacy Good Samaritan weight Managment Institute In Portland. Any others that go there?
Topic: Hello All
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Hello all, A little about my quest for WLS..... I have been in the process of WLS for over 2 year long years now. "sigh" I can finally see the finish line in the far distance. BTW I have UHC choice plus gold tier plan with OptumHealth for Bariatric Resources So far I have done or scheduled to do: 1/2010: Call UHC. Was transferred to OptumHealth to check eligibility.... I'm eligible BUT have to waiting until my husband works with has employer for 2 straight years. I was told to call back around May 2011 5/10/2011: Called back and talked again to enrollment person. They emailed me my insurance requirements and paperwork/form for 6 months of supervised diet. I was told to call back in Nov. to get my RN case workers. At this point I was excited! 5/10/2011: Started Weigh****chers as a extra kick off to 6 month diet. 6/2011: Saw my PCP and started my supervised diet. She signed off my form.... 11/09/2011: Called and was officially enrolled! Have my RN case worker. She is very nice! Was told to setup appointments with Legacy. BUT Still have to wait until Feb. 1st because of husbands employer requirements "sigh"  11/09/2011: Called Legacy started the process with them. I have all my appointments scheduled out. 12/16/2011: Saw my PCP for the last of my 6 month diet.  01/09/2012: Blood work again. 01/2012: REE testing done. Up and coming next month: First week of Feb. 2012, More blood work, Welcome meeting, EKG, Pyshc testing, nutritionist, Physical therapist, meet with surgeon. Mid Feb. Sleep Study Surgery???? Hoping soon! Any thoughts or comments? |
Topic: Welcome Lindsay!
Welcoem to the Potland Plus Group, Lindsay! Tell us a little bit about yourself.
Topic: RE: New Group - New People
So, we havne't chatted since April. How are you doing on your WLS journey so far?
Laura
Laura
Topic: Let's Make this Group Work! Are you in??
Good morning all! Once again I am apologizing for not getting this group active.
I have to admit that a lot of it has to do with the fact that I am having trouble getting around in this area ... figuring out how to post and manage it. However, I am committed! I know that all of us here in the Portland + area need the support.
So, are you in or out?
Let me know by posting back ASAP.
Laura
I have to admit that a lot of it has to do with the fact that I am having trouble getting around in this area ... figuring out how to post and manage it. However, I am committed! I know that all of us here in the Portland + area need the support.
So, are you in or out?
Let me know by posting back ASAP.
Laura
Topic: RE: New Group - New People
How did the support meeting go? I am a Kaiser patient and I am very active in one of the support groups at Sunnyside. I also attend ones at Salmn Creek and Town Hall occaisonally.
Does OHSU have a good, viable support system for post ops?
Are you getting in all of your water in a day and doing protein first before other foods?
- Laura
Does OHSU have a good, viable support system for post ops?
Are you getting in all of your water in a day and doing protein first before other foods?
- Laura
