ObesityHelp

Welcome, Miranda! Congrats on your weightloss, that's awesome!!!

I don't know what part of town you are in, but I went to a support group that is outta Scottsdale Hospital last night (meets every 1st monday and 3rd Wed 6-7:30p) and I've been notified that there is also one on the West Side (every 2nd Friday 7p-?). I plan on going to the one on the West Side next month :)

My insurance covers 80/20 for the surgery. I'm getting a gastric band. How much did you pay with your 80/20 coverage? Thanks:)

I hated it when nobody would reply to new post. I know there are groups that meet all over. Banner health has some at each of there hospitals so I would look into those. There are some folks here that go to one in mesa, but I am not sure which one. I live an hour out of phoenix so I have not been to one yet.

Welcome to the Arizona board!

A firend of min had Dr Juarez and she has AHCCCS.

My DS surgeon, John Rabkin, has heard me (and a lot of his other patients) whine that there are not enough good DS surgeons to go around out there.

I just learned that he is doing a free information session in, of all places--Arizona--on Sunday, April 29! 

I know a lot of people on the DS forum have been disappointed when they have tried to get a real DS or DS revision in Arizona. Well, now a world-class DS surgeon is coming to YOUR neck of the woods to talk to you!

At this session, guests will get to learn about the DS, talk to Dr. Rabkin, and hear from Arizona patients about their improved health and quality of life after the DS. He will talk about "diabesity," the intersection of obesity and diabetes and how the DS can help.
The event will be:

Sunday, April 29, 2012 2-4pm ORO VALLEY HOTEL AND SUITES In the boardroom
11075 N. Oracle Road Oro Valley, AZ 85737
  Advance registration recommended, but not required at 415-668-3200. www.paclap.com

Dr. Rabkin comes to Chicago for our support group meetings several times a year and it is fantastic! I hope you local guys can make it!

Nicolle 

I'm not really hungry most of the time on this diet but I am so tired of my food options. Oh well. I had my final pre-op appointment yesterday. I am so impressed by Dr. Schuster and everyone I've met on the team. The hospital is also so beautiful.

I'm getting sleeved on Wednesday so see you all on the 4th floor! ;)

The diet has been realy rough, I wont lie it sucks. After the 4th day it got a little easier, now its just boring eating the same thing over and over again. Never thought I would say I hate choco shakes.

mrsnate, I originaly had Podkameni as my surgeon, then he left to go back east. I really like the surgeons the bariatric center has. Remeber to walk as much as you can after the surgery! See you in the halls.

I've met Dr. Schuster, though I'm actually having Dr. Podkameni do my surgery (he had the first available appt).  They both came highly recommended!  What day is your surgery? 

I don't know exactly where it is but if you play around with the setting in My Oh you'll find it!  There is also a FAQ section, it might be there.