Weight Loss Surgery Directory

By Location By Map
Friends

Dina McBride has 173 Friends

Keighty S.
wendyS
fada

jbabb1
shelliehunny
Lena360

Elaine B.
Kayla B.
a walker
View all friends
Before & After

There are currently no before and after photos for this member.

See these instructions if you wish to submit your own Before & After photos.
Goals

Fly and fit in the seat

8 People
 in progress, 
7 People
 achieved this

Eliminate high fructose corn syrup from my diet - forever!

1 Person
 in progress, 
0 People
 achieved this

Drink a minimum of 64 oz of non-sweetened (artificial or otherwise) fluids daily

1 Person
 in progress, 
0 People
 achieved this
View The Goals Page
Surgeon Testimonial

Aniceto Baltasar, M.D.
My PCP (Marnie Foley - very cool chick) initially referred me to Emma Patterson at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland, Oregon.
My experiences with Dr. Patterson were less than positive. I have come away with a great distrust of her, and am thankful my insurance ended up NOT covering surgery. I did end up following up with Walter Lindstrom regarding my insurance - however, learned that our coverage (ODS Health Plans of Oregon) simply have an air-tight exclusion. My husband's employer also refused to eliminate the clause that excludes treatment of M.O. from their insurance product.
So, I end up a self-pay. I've done much research, and am confident that the BPD/DS and Dr. Baltasar in Spain are the right choices for me. So, what it all comes down to is the money - I'm saving my pennies, and praying for the surgery to come soon - before my health gives out.
8/10/2002: 5 weeks and 4 days ago I had my surgery with Dr. Baltasar. My first impression of him was that our meeting was something akin to running into someone you've loved and admired your whole life, but only knew from afar - yet on first meeting, I was genuinely welcomed, and made to feel as if the feeling were mutual. My impressions of Dr. Baltasar did change over time - but all only for the better. Not that I can think of a single negative thing. It's just that I grew to love and respect him more with each passing day - as I still continue to do.
I am so thankful for the opportunity to go to Spain and feel so fortunate to have Dr. Baltasar as my surgeon - and new friend. My surgery couldn't have gone smoother, and my recovery has been phenomenal. Dr. B is simply the best.
Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Valerie G. on 8/23/07 10:28 am
    Hey Dina, If you see a feather while under sedation, it's the magic of the chicken I'm swinging. It's sending you juju to do high kicks in the near future. Happy hip replacement. Val
  • Comment by Redhaired on 8/23/07 8:11 am
    Dina- I hope your surgery goes well today. You are in my prayers for a successful surgery and an easy recovery. ~~~~~~~Red
  • Comment by wooby98 on 8/23/07 6:29 am
    Dina I'm thinking about you today and sending you all my best prayers. I know you are going to do well. Just wanted you to know your in my thoughts. Love Sheila
Click here for the surgery support page
DinaMcB's Blog
DinaMcB's Blog


Transitions....
on April 23, 2010 11:26 am
Years ago after a lot of collaboration with a bunch of other Baltasar post-ops we brought www.bodybybaltasar.com into being.  It was so cool!  We had so much fun putting it together.  We loved having a place to share our photos and updates.

Funny when you lose your weight and move on with life how you kind of forget how thrilling every little milestone is.  How easy it is to forget to tell people what your journey from pre-op to years post-op is all about.

Well, the BBB (as we've affectionally referred to the www.bodybybaltasar.com web site) is no more.

We've decided to go forward with a group blog format instead.

Frankly - it's so much easier!  People can update their own photos and journal entries - no web master needed!  I love technological advances!!  I also love free!

So - the new blog:  www.bodybybaltasar.wordpress.com - makes sense, huh?

So - if you're a Baltasar pre-op, post-op, or support person and want to be an author on the group blog - email me at dinacmcb@comcast.net and I'll get you set up, okay?

I already broke it in and posted about a significant milestone yesterday.  :)

Blessings,

dina
www.livingthedslife.wordpress.com
Be the first to leave a comment.



Archive

Tags
  • None