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Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
Angela
Revision Surgery from Lapband to Gastric Bypass... 1/3/11
Start 290 / Now 208/oal 180 (Doctor set goal)
It his the same as being on state asst. and having huskey or is medicaid different?
Revision Surgery from Lapband to Gastric Bypass... 1/3/11
Start 290 / Now 208/oal 180 (Doctor set goal)
Topic: Lapband switching to gastric bypass
Angela
Revision Surgery from Lapband to Gastric Bypass... 1/3/11
Start 290 / Now 208/oal 180 (Doctor set goal)
Could use some advice from anyone who might have had this done... lost only 35lbs in 7 years with banding.. time to switch plan B
Revision Surgery from Lapband to Gastric Bypass... 1/3/11
Start 290 / Now 208/oal 180 (Doctor set goal)
Topic: RE: Gall Bladder Problems
No I haven't gone to his support groups yet. I am just starting the process, and scared to death, the more I read the more I am frightened. I have never had surgery other than having my tonsils removed in 1979.
I seem to be getting mixed feelings from family members. My daughter is a nurse, and keeps reminding me of all the surgical risks involved. My husband thinks I can do this on my own without surgery. Well, I am 51 yrs old, and have been overweight my entire life, my current weight is 230 lbs, and I'm 5ft 2 1/2". Now all the health problems are creeping up, border line type 2 Diabetes, border line hypertension, feet swollen, etc, etc.
My boss had Gastric Bypass in Feb of this year, and she looks great. She is my inspiration, so I started to research, talked to my doctors which are all for it, met with Jane (RN) in Dr Bell's office. According to my Insurane carrier, I have requirements to meet, one of them is nutrition counseling for 6 months. My BMI is 40, and with all the other health issues, I am sure I will be covered. So, at this point I am reading and reading, talking to people.
Hope I am making the right decision
I seem to be getting mixed feelings from family members. My daughter is a nurse, and keeps reminding me of all the surgical risks involved. My husband thinks I can do this on my own without surgery. Well, I am 51 yrs old, and have been overweight my entire life, my current weight is 230 lbs, and I'm 5ft 2 1/2". Now all the health problems are creeping up, border line type 2 Diabetes, border line hypertension, feet swollen, etc, etc.
My boss had Gastric Bypass in Feb of this year, and she looks great. She is my inspiration, so I started to research, talked to my doctors which are all for it, met with Jane (RN) in Dr Bell's office. According to my Insurane carrier, I have requirements to meet, one of them is nutrition counseling for 6 months. My BMI is 40, and with all the other health issues, I am sure I will be covered. So, at this point I am reading and reading, talking to people.
Hope I am making the right decision
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To visit LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) bariatric support group website click here: www.liponation.org
"WLS is a journey, not a destination (don't get comfortable) ... it's a road that we must travel daily to succeed". Faith Thomas
visit my blog at theessenceofmaryellen.com/
Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
Dr. duffy
Yale New Haven Hospital 203-764-9069
accepts both of them
Yale New Haven Hospital 203-764-9069
accepts both of them
Topic: RE: Gall Bladder Problems
I have lost about 110lbs.... about 10 more to reach my goal. I stick to the rules basically, protein first. Some things don't agree with me, so I just stay away from those items, and that differs for everyone. Have you gone to Dr. Bell's support groups?
Topic: RE: Gall Bladder Problems
Hi Maboots,
Thank you so much for getting back to me. I am a nervous wreck about this whole thing. I have just started the process preparing for the surgery, I still need to go through 6 mohts of Nutrition counseling as this is required by my Insurance Company.
I have been talking to as many poeple as possible, and investing all pros and cons.
How much weight have you lost?
What are you eating now?
Thank you so much for getting back to me. I am a nervous wreck about this whole thing. I have just started the process preparing for the surgery, I still need to go through 6 mohts of Nutrition counseling as this is required by my Insurance Company.
I have been talking to as many poeple as possible, and investing all pros and cons.
How much weight have you lost?
What are you eating now?
Topic: RE: Gall Bladder Problems
Hi Jada .... Noticed we have the same doctor.... LOVE Dr. Bell and his staff!!! I had RNY on May 11, 2009 .... no problems whatsoever to date. It was the best decision I could have made.
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