Linda K.

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1/2 and 1/2-anyone had half rny and ds? - I am looking at a revision of my VBG.  In speaking with Dr. Anthoine, he is suggesting that the stomach area will be shaped like an RNY stomach but the small intestine and the r...

devistated!! Insurance changed the rules!! - I am beside myself today.  I heard from Kat (a great lady with my Bariatric Surgery Center) told me that my insurance-United Health Care- stated that I now need to have 3 years ...

6 month doctor's visits done-Now it's up to my ins - Hello all, I have now finished my 6 months of doctor assisted weight loss visits.  I have done my psych. eval and nutritional evaluation.  I have gathered my 5 years of weig...

Protein water - I am looking for a good protein water.  I can't handle protein powder ( I swear I have tried them all) but I was told the water doesn't have that "protein" taste.  Any idea wher...

It's been awhile - Hi y'all, Well, here I am 5 months into my 6 month waiting period.  It's been exciting and irritating all at once.  I have been learning about how my new eating habits need ...

Is revision worth it? - Hi, I am working toward getting a revision from VBG to DS.  My surgeon is one of the best in the Midwest for DS and DS revisions.  My question is: for those who have had any...

success of revisions - Hi, I am working toward getting a revision from VBG to DS.  My surgeon is one of the best in the Midwest for DS and DS revisions.  My question is: for those who have had any...

VBG to DS - I am waiting to have a revision from VBG to DS.  My surgeon (Dr. Anthone in Omaha)is one of the best in the country for the DS surgery and he doesn't see a problem with this rev...

VBG to DS - I am waiting to have a revision from VBG to DS.  My surgeon (Dr. Anthone in Omaha)is one of the best in the country for the DS surgery and he doesn't see a problem with this rev...

Step 3 - Met the surgeon last week.  I had my surgical consult on April 9th.  My new surgeon will be Dr. Antoine.  In discussing the options, I have made the final decision that I will u...

Step 2:- - Well, I heard from the insurance.  I have to undergo 6 months of Doctor assisted weight loss and meet with a nutritionist.  I have already met with the nutritionist.  I have a g...

6 month wait - Hi everyone,   I found out today that my insurance requires a six month physician assisted weight loss plan before I am approved.  Anyone else have to do this?  Is this ...

Step 1 - I went to a workshop on Bariatric surgery at the Methodist Bariatric Center in Omaha.  How I wish I would have had an opportunity like that when I had my my first surgery.  I wo...

starting again - Here I go again.  I had a VBG surgery 10 years ago in April.  I have had ups and downs with it.  I was impressed on how much I lost in the first couple years and then-I stagnate...