nurse55 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
On the down hill side of 50 and new to this forum - Hello everyone...I am 57 and had a virgin DS on 9/11/12..I am old, female and post menopausal and losing very slowly. I have lost 56 lbs and I am 5 months out but I am hopeful f...

nurse55 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Sleeve now covered by Medicare - My surgical center had a message on their site on Wed. that the sleeve is now covered by Medicare.  This may be old news to some.  But I had the DS on 9/11/12 which was my surgery ...

nurse55 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Medicare now covers the Sleeve - This may be old news, but saw on Centennial FB page on Wed that medicare now covers the sleeve.  I had the DS on 9/11/12 and the sleeve was not covered just 1 month ago. Dr. Housto...

nurse55 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
I fought and won!!! - Got the call from my surgery group that my insurance is approved and my consult is July 16, I was disappointed but my surgeon will be on vacation in July. After the consult, my sur...

nurse55 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Got my call today... - Got the call from the surgery group that my insurance is approved and my consult is July 16, I was disappointed but my surgeon will be on vacation in July. After the consult, my su...

nurse55 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Anyone else receiving strange messages??? - I received two very strange messages, one from a deactivated member and one from someone named murphy101, both start out Hello Sweetie, I have gone thru your profile and want to ge...

nurse55 posted a comment 11 years, 10 months ago
Whoo Hoo!!! You look wonderful!!!!

nurse55 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Moving on up!!!! - Hello everyonel...so excited...I have my MD's letter, labs, sleep study on Wed. nite.  I changed surgeons because I was determined to have the DS.....now if my old Drs. office will...

nurse55 wrote a blog post 11 years, 11 months ago
Loving Life except for that one small thing..I am - Where do I start, I am married, I have 4 children, I live in middle Tennessee and I am fat.

nurse55 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Has anyone on this Board had Medicare as primary ? - I found out today that starting May 1st that my Medicare will be effect...called the surgeon's office to get the ball rolling (I was with another surgical group and scheduled for R...

nurse55 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Star Jones on the Today show - Anyone catch the Today show this A.M. with Star Jones discussing her gastric bypass and her weight loss jouney??? I missed it!!!

nurse55 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Love this board!!! - Just wanted to say how much I love the Lightweights Board, and how for a change I am looking forward to a new year and getting my surgery approved and scheduled!!!

nurse55 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Just want to say Thank you!!!!! - When I began my weigh loss journey, I was sure I wanted the lapband. I am an an RN and thought I knew a little bit about WLS but after lurking and reading for the last 6 months, I ...

nurse55 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Is there a forum for pre-ops?? - Is there a forum for pre-ops???  Have looked but so far haven't found one just for us!!

nurse55 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
My body is my enemy!! -  I am terrified that I will not lose weight after my RNY.   I have tried every diet know to man, and Yes, I have lost weight in the past!! I was thin all my life and only started p...

nurse55 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Can anyone help???? - Can anyone help??? I have started my journey with Vanderbilt and Dr. Clements. But after reading the Tennessee forum, I see how active Centennial group is and think I may have made...
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