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Dawn M.
on 9/26/07 7:20 am - Ankeny, IA

Topic: RE: OCTOBER 16th is the Big Day

Good Luck!!

PBM
on 9/25/07 12:18 pm - Somewhere in the Boonies , IA

Lap Band on 08/22/07

Topic: OT-Does anyone know someone who makes Wedding Cakes?

I live in the Des Moines area, my son is getting married and this is a quick wedding, wondering if anyone knows of someone who makes good wedding cakes that are very reasonably priced? I'm stuck paying for the majority of the wedding! If you do please pm me! Thanks, Pier

Shannon B.
on 9/25/07 9:27 am - IA

RNY on 10/16/07

Topic: OCTOBER 16th is the Big Day

I HAVE A DATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tuesday, October 16th!!!!! I can't wait!!!! If anybody has any advice, I would sure appreciate it!!!!!!! Shannon

McKenzie G.
on 9/22/07 4:38 pm - Muscatine, IA

RNY on 01/15/07

Topic: RE: Anyone in Davenport - Quad Cities Area?

I'm not sure when it is that you were going to be here, but I live in Silvis, IL and work in Moline, I'd be interested in getting together. Send me a PM

Kristin B.
on 9/22/07 2:53 am - West Des Moines, IA

VSG on 05/17/08 with

Topic: RE: Beginner with 2 questions (so far)

Yeah, that's my hope, but I am worried my lack of documentation may hurt my chances. Thank you for your response. Dr Eibes didn't seen too concerned and so I am hoping my BMI and personal diet history will pull me through. I see you are scheduled for Oct. Good luck and I hope you will keep us posted.

Shamrock95
on 9/21/07 9:07 am - Norwalk, IA

Lap Band on 10/08/07

Topic: RE: Beginner with 2 questions (so far)

I have Coventry Insurance. I submitted lots and lots of doctor documentation to Coventry thru Dr. Eibes' office. I contacted my old doctors in IL and had them send copies of my weight loss attemps from my files. My PCP in IL sent my files from as far back as 1988, when I was an overweight teen! I think it helped that I had documentation from my IL and IA PCP, my Endocrinologist, and from the dietary/nutrition dept from the hospital in IL where I had several dietary consults/appts. Eibes' office submitted the info on Wed, Aug 22. Coventry approved the request on Fri, Aug 24. I am still shocked at how quickly my request for Lap Band was approved.

Good Luck!

Shamrock95
on 9/21/07 8:57 am - Norwalk, IA

Lap Band on 10/08/07

Topic: RE: I've got a date!

Congratulations Tracey! I'm very happy to hear your good news.

Kristin B.
on 9/20/07 9:38 pm - West Des Moines, IA

VSG on 05/17/08 with

Topic: RE: Beginner with 2 questions (so far)

Thanks for you responses. That is the information I needed to hear. I hope I get approved on the first attempt but I think it might take a little more effort.