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Topic: RE: Let's liven up this message board!
Hey there LaNeta, I have tried to get this board going. Thanks so much for trying, maybe we will have some luck this time. I think you will be really happy with the result surgery has on your diabetes. My recent A1C was 5.5 with no medications. I could not believe it. That will improve everything in your life. I wish we could get a support group going here in Southeast Kansas. If it keeps raining here we are all going to have to get together to build an ark. Good grief I am sick of rain. Rain, heat and humidity. My plants on the sun porch love it, they must feel as if they are in the Amazon rain forest. I love plants and gardening too but can't do much gardening due to my health and weight issues. Maybe that will improve as well. My husband is freaking out because he is getting concerned about where we will put all my plants this fall. I think I will just keep him guessing. I like animals ok but not crazy for them. I like them best when they belong to someone else. My best friend who lives in Nashville is coming tomorrow for a week long visit so I am excited about that and our favorite thing to do is SHOP, a girl's got to love that. Keep in touch and it was great to meet another Kansas Gal. OK, everyone else who comes here add some information about yourself and add us to your friends list and lets keep in touch and get this board going! Thanks...Kat
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Good to hear you are doing better.
I finally got a date,July 30th. I ended up going with Dort.
Thank you for sharing all the details.
I figure we can't be too informed.
Give me a call when you are up to some company!...............Crys
Topic: Let's liven up this message board!
I know there are a lot of us from the Sunflower State who has had, will have, or is considering WLS. I, for one, am scheduled for surgery on August 6th at the University of Missouri, Columbia. Not that I wanted to go clear to Columbia, but that was the closest my insurance would cover as a center of excellence. I understand one of the hospitals in Topeka now has that distinction, but I am not anxious to change facilities now.
It is great when one of your drs is in your corner cheering you on, especially since he has had the lap band last fall and has lost well over 100#! My diabetes dr is very encouraging, and is always wanting info on my progress. My PCP is very supportive, and wants updates as well. I have several friends through my church who has my surgery date down as a day of prayer for me, and boy, do I appreciate that!
So, what all does everyone do for excitement? And, anyone close to Hutchinson? Let's see...I love to garden and do yard work, but cannot do it currently, due to a bad foot. My dr says no more garden or yard work, as my foot is breaking down. Not good news, but I trust God to heal me completely of this affliction! He has too many plans for me to just sit around on my buns all day, especially when I am used to being up and at 'em! Other interests for me include photography and animals. I volunteer at the animal shelter here, and we have four dogs (my husband calls them speed bumps with furr!) and four spoiled barn cats. I have learned of a support group in Wichita and hope to be getting information on that soon! I am looking forward to it!
I just saw there are not many posts on here right now, and hoped to get something started! Is anyone watching the Big Medicine marathon? I am dvr'ing several shows, so I can watch them later!
Take care everyone, and enjoy your evening!
Hugs, LaNeta
Topic: RE: This place is slow!
This board is dead but it is not likely due to no insurance coverage. I think a lot of people just get support in other areas, from family and friends who are not online, online friends or other forums. I have tried to stir things up and I did see several responses but I did not follow up everyday with my attempt. Good luck to all who try! Kat
Topic: RE: New show on The Learning Channel
I have been watching this faithfully every Monday. It's a good show. I think it educates people who say that WLS is an easy way out. It shows the challenges in getting approval as well as afterwards and that it's not a cakewalk. It has people who get skin removal too, after having lost the weight. I can't believe insurance wouldn't pay for that guys surgery on the last show! :( That's sad. Hopefully he will get the surgery because he is definitely in need. Thanks for sharing!
Topic: RE: This place is slow!
I think the Kansas Board is quieter because most people here have insurance that doesn't cover the surgery. And why talk about it soo much when it's not an option for you yet. But I am on here to encourage people to fight their insurance companies and encourage their employers to adopt health plans with better obesity management services. I try to do what I can, when I can, hopefully one day it'll change sometimes mind.
at least that's why I think it happens to be quiet.
at least that's why I think it happens to be quiet. 
Topic: This place is slow!
Now I know why I stopped coming to the Kansas Board. Wake up people!
Grace & Peace,
Erin
Erin
Topic: RE: What is u*****T in Kansas?
Hi there! I live in Hutchinson, and am going to have surgery with Dr. Scott at UM. My insurance will only cover surgery at certain facilities. I really liked your dr when I attended the seminar in KC in February. Were you there? I hate the LOOOOONG drive to Columbia, but sure have confidence in them and am SO pleased with the staff at Missouri Bariatric Services! My surgery is scheduled for August 6th, so you will beat me by a couple of weeks. I wish you the very best with your surgery, and hope we can become 'buddies'! Best wishes! LaNeta
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