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na_na
on 5/27/07 11:38 am - KS
Topic: RE: not in Kansas anymore.
i am so glad to hear your story i had open RNY on dec.6 2006 and it is the best thing i have done.. i am so glad that his has changed you i am hoping for the same  i want long term lifestyle change.  i am from kansas as well born and raised .. I was on alot of medications as well....Insulin and 3 oral diabetic medications, high blood pressure pill 2 times a day .... I am down about 74 lbs in 5 and half months and almost all medications are not needed except for the insulin ....Thanks for listening.
Jeannee
on 5/26/07 11:52 pm - Wichita, KS
Topic: RE: From excited to total frustration!!
I'm looking into Junction City.  It appears that Dr. Bollman is in network, and so is Geary Co. Hospital.  I would say that if I have to go elsewhere....this might be my best bet.  I'm still hoping that an appeal will allow me to have my surgery in Wichita vs. having to travel.      Who is your doctor? 
Eggface
on 5/26/07 3:23 pm - Sunny Southern, CA
PrettyInside
on 5/26/07 7:14 am - McPherson, KS
Topic: RE: From excited to total frustration!!
I am going to Junction city for my Rny but my dr also does Lap band's also. If you can find another hospital would go to have it done?

     

Jeannee
on 5/26/07 4:24 am - Wichita, KS
Topic: From excited to total frustration!!
Well so much for my lap band surgery on June 26th.....at least that's the way it's looking right now.  After spending the last 6 months with my supervised diet, evaluations, sleep study, etc. we finally got everything turned into Cigna for approval.  The surgery itself has been approved.  However, Cigna is saying that Via Christi is out of network.  (this contradicts what their website and member services personel told me)  According to my policy, bariatric surgery is not even allowed the out of network benefits.  Zip, zero coverage if I go to Via Christi.        I'm hoping that there is a possiblity that since there is not another in network provider for the lap band within 100 miles of Wichita, they might have to allow me to have it done with in network benefits.  Two people with Cigna have told me this is what should happen.  Appearantly whomever Kate Jantz talked to is saying no......that it doesn't matter and I don't have coverage unless I go elsewhere.  Can they actually make you travel like that???  I don't know where to get that information, and haven't found anything that pertains to that in any of my insurance information.  Calling Cigna doesn't seem to help, as every time I talk to them I seem to get a different answer. 
memaw199554
on 5/25/07 6:29 am - Troy, AL
Topic: not in Kansas anymore.
Home was in Coffeyville,Kansas. I lived in Coffeyville from 1956 to 1988.I now call Alabama my home.I have family and friends that still live in Kansas and will be returning back to Coffeyville on Sept 1-2-3-4th.We will be having a family reunion at this time.I have family I have not seen in 36 years and longer that will be there for me to see.I can hardly wait to see them. I have not been over weight all my life.I did not gain my weight till I hit my 40's.I am only 5 foot and 1 inches tall.So as I used to tell people."I am 5 foot tall eyes of blue and round too." I was taking 13 pills a day for my health.My blood presure was never right even with the 3 pills I was taking for it.My father had high blood presure also.(he passed away on Nov 24 1995 @ 67 years young) My RYN surgery (open) was done on Nov 24th 2004.I weighed in at 266 and now I weigh 149.(-117)I wear a size 10 pants.I want to have a tummy tuck done.If I get to have that done I will be happy with my size. I have changed my whole life style in eating for a healthy life.I thank the Lord for this surgery for me. love pat (Ricketts) VandenBusch Alabama OH board come over and chat some time Pat (memaw)
loric47
on 5/25/07 12:28 am - Leavenworth, KS
Topic: Peanut or Protien Balls Recipe
Several months ago a recipe was posted for peanut butter/protien balls, does anyone have it or a good snack recipe?
Shelley J.
on 5/24/07 4:45 am - Clinton, MS
RNY on 02/05/07 with
Topic: Calling all February 2007 Surgery Sistahs & Brothers!!!
So the February 2007 Surgery board is lacking some energy - have you checked in lately??  I have heard folks say their surgery sisters and brothers are a main source of support.  Take a minute, check in and let's get this board hoppin'!!!  We're keepin' the light on for ya'.....

 Shelley J.
Clinton, MS

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Donna M.
on 5/24/07 3:29 am
Topic: RE: I HAVE A DATE!
Congratulations!! I am getting soooooo excited!!

I am one day behind you both, but KD, I know I have more to lose than you so you really need to change dates with me.. hehehe

Love ya!!

WT- High 311/Pre-op 293/Post-op 313/Current 159/Goal 150
    

alice T.
on 5/23/07 8:43 am - kansas city, MO
Topic: RE: Turned down
Were you denied because of that...I know some great docs in Topeka.
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