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Medicare covers the DS, also called the BPD/DS.  Maybe you just aren't reading it completely?

 Hello there, I wanted to take a moment to say that I am living proof that BPD/DS works. I weighed 332 and lost 208 since 1999. Actually, I lost it all within 2 years and have not gained any of it back.

I have yearly lab tests and they come back good and I take Vitimins that consist of B's, Calcium, Pre-Natal Multi, Iron.

I can only still eat small amounts through out the day yet I have remained healthy without dieting. I watch that my protein intakes stay about 80 grams per day but other than that I have a little problem keeping weight on.

So, I range from 117-124 and usually stay at the 124 weight. I did have to have my Tummy skin taken off but have opted to not have any further Plastics.

My website can be found on my profile if you are interested. I do not sell anything on my site, it is a new site that we just help each other find the information we are looking for.

Hope this helped, I would be happy to answer any questions you might have now or in the future.

~ Peace, Sherri   

Medicare only covers three types of surgerys. RNY, AGB, BPD. so what is wrong with the BPD and is there anything right about it?

Hello everyone!!! Just found out I am APPROVED, first try!!! Surgery date of Monday May 21st!!!!!! I cannot even believe it. My surgeon told me last week let's try submitting and see what happens even tho my insurance has added 6 months medically supervised diet. Thought I would have to wait until July to submit!! Since they are so inconsistent with approvals and denials he figured we would try and see! I got the call today!!! Thank you to those who have cheered me on and lifted my spirits and gave wonderful advice, shared stories!!!

How in the WORLD did you come upon this post six months later??? LOL!

Well to address what you said my method is basically this:

1. Turn oven on 350
2. Put squash, uncut, in baking pan with water and cover
3. Bake 40 minutes
4. Let cool, cut open then scoop

But if you'd like an even easier method, some folks like to microwave theirs. You don't even really have to add the water, I just find the moisture helps the texture of the inside along a bit. If you microwave, though, I'm not sure how long for. I've always done the oven method. Gives me time to prep and make my sauce and everything is done and hot at the same time.

Thank you for your input. i hope all goes well for your daughter.

daughter   just underwent a BPD reversal due to malabsorbtion issues for now going on 2 yrs.  She originally had the RNY precedure but regained alot of her weight.   The doctor did this precedure and it did shed her unwanted regained pounds, but she became so sick and protein levels dropped like crazy.   She began to swell from ademia as well.   The reversal was done and the common channel put back in place to where she will now absorb again.   The scary part is now that she has become so used to basically eating like a horse all day, she will now have to go back and eat sensibly with only protein and very little carbs and fat.    She does have a lapband also intact in "case" she should really begin to creep back up the scales at this point.    She will be taking in 100 gms of protein a day then dropping that to 60-80 eventually.    I pray that this precedure now that has been reversed will allow her to absorb again.    Did not do the DS with the precedure........I hope that this will bring about alot of feedback as we don't know of anyone else out there that has been through this precedure........most others have had the BPD/DS...........major difference........thanks for letting me post on here.

daughter   just underwent a BPD reversal due to malabsorbtion issues for now going on 2 yrs.  She originally had the RNY precedure but regained alot of her weight.   The doctor did this precedure and it did shed her unwanted regained pounds, but she became so sick and protein levels dropped like crazy.   She began to swell from ademia as well.   The reversal was done and the common channel put back in place to where she will now absorb again.   The scary part is now that she has become so used to basically eating like a horse all day, she will now have to go back and eat sensibly with only protein and very little carbs and fat.    She does have a lapband also intact in "case" she should really begin to creep back up the scales at this point.    She will be taking in 100 gms of protein a day then dropping that to 60-80 eventually.    I pray that this precedure now that has been reversed will allow her to absorb again.    Did not do the DS with the precedure........I hope that this will bring about alot of feedback as we don't know of anyone else out there that has been through this precedure........most others have had the BPD/DS...........major difference........thanks for letting me post on here.

 Hi all, I've scheduled another SWAPKINS March 3, 2012 10:30a - 2:30p. Mary, Mother of the Church (look for this sign) Room: The Mary Center (on the lower level) 3333 Cliff Road Burnsville, MN   There is excellent parking, building access, and there will be carts available to bring in your swap-ables and take your goodies home. Tell everyone you know! Forward this email! The event just gets better with every person who comes.    ------ Do you have clothes that haunt your closet - the clothes that don't fit quite right? Or maybe they do fit, but you don't feel great when you wear them because they aren't your style, or you just don't need them? Would you really like something new to wear? Maybe you've changed jobs or gained/lost some weight and you need some clothes, but you don't want to spend a lot to get something new?   COME TO SWAPKINS! We will have tables and clothes racks loaded with clean clothes in good condition. Clean out your closets and bring clothes to share. Check out what we've got and take home what you like. NO MONEY IS EXCHANGED. We will have men's, women's and children's clothes - everything from casual clothes to dressy. Also outerwear and accessories. The mix is different everytime, but it's always good stuff!   It's hard to explain how much fun it can be to bag up and get rid of clothes. No garage sale tagging! No bargaining with a consignment shop. Just bring them and *poof* they're gone and you KNOW they've gone to a good place.   It's hard to explain how much fun it is to walk into a great big room full of clothes and pick up anything you like and take it home, AND IT'S FREE.   We need bringers (who will bring things to share) and takers (to 'shop' the shared stuff). You can be one, the other, or both! It is not required that you bring anything to the event to take anything away. Everything at the event is free.   Email with questions. See you there! Jen   P.S. If this note was forwarded to you and you'd like to be added the the email list, send a note directly to swapkins@yahoo.com with your name and email address. ===   SWAPKINS is a community event that began in 2006. Participants bring clean, clothes in good condition. The clothes brought in are placed on tables marked with sizes. Then attendees “shop” the tables of clothes with sizes that they can use.  All remaining clothes are donated to charity. No money is exchanged.   This event is typically scheduled every 3 to 6 months. Most participants are from the Twin Cities area, but some do come from outstate Minnesota and Wisconsin .    

 Dear OH members,

ObesityHelp is happy to announce our new ObesityHelp Drug Discount Card.  In coordination with NeedyMeds, ObesityHelp is offering this card to our members at no charge.  

This ObesityHelp Drug Discount Card offers you another way to save on various prescription costs.  You can save up to 80% off the price of certain prescription medications.  Members can use the card if not covered by insurance or by members that decide not to use their insurance.  For instance, if a prescription medication is not covered under your insurance plan, the co-payment or deductible is high, if the maximum benefit has been exceeded, or if they are in the donut hole, members can utilize this card.  The drug discount card is not an insurance plan, but provides patients with discounted rates on prescriptions. When this card is presented with a valid prescription to a pharmacist, a 0-80% discount may be provided.  However, you may ask the pharmacist to process the discount card through the pharmacy system, as well as your insurance card, then choose whichever offers the best savings. The discount card often provides better discounts than many insurance plans. 

The ObesityHelp Drug Discount Card is accepted at over 61,000 participating pharmacies (within the U.S. and territories) and includes large chains stores such as Walgreens, CVS and Wal-Mart, Rite-Aid and other regional chains and local stores.  Additionally, the ObesityHelp Drug Discount Card can be used for over-the-counter medications and medical supplies if they are written on a prescription along with pet prescription medications purchased at a pharmacy.  Your card can be shared with friends and family members, and you are invited to print a card for their use too.  The card is active now and has no expiration date. When the ObesityHelp Drug DiscountCard is used, OH will receive a minimal amount to assist us as we make the journey with our members to fight obesity. If your pharmacist is not familiar with the drugdiscount card, they can call Argus Health Systems at 866-921-7284. The phone number is found on back of the card. 

What If I Have Insurance?

Anyone can use the ObesityHelp Drug Discount Card card but it cannot be combined with insurance.  You can use it instead of insurance if:

• The insurance has no drug coverage
• There is a high drug deductible
• There is a low medicine cap that has been met
• There is a high copay and the card offers a better price
• You are in the Medicare Part D donut hole

The card cannot be used to lower a co-payment.

A Few Things You Should Know

• This card is not an insurance program-it's a discount card.
• There may be no savings for certain drugs, including many inexpensive generics.

Here's how it works:

• Download your ObesityHelp Drug Discount card HERE and print the page.
• Cut out the card.
• Give the card to the pharmacist along with your prescription.
• The pharmacist will tell you how much you can save using our drug discount card. 
  

ObesityHelp appreciates our members!!  Look for more exciting things to come for OH members!

Sincerely,
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