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Titanium Blonde
on 5/12/10 11:43 am, edited 5/12/10 11:49 am
on 5/12/10 11:43 am, edited 5/12/10 11:49 am
Topic: OT: Thinking of Moving to Kentucky From Calif.
I live in the San Francisco area and recently visited Bowling Green, KY. I liked the small town atmosphere and the prices of houses (WOW). Any way the day I left to get my flight in Nashville, TN to fly back to Calif., was the day all the flooding started and I was delayed at the airport for 5 or so hours. Because of that storm, I am reconsidering the move. On the way to the airport on Hwy. 65 there was a family caught in a flash flood off the side of the freeway. I don't know what happened to these people and it has bothered me ever since. Anyway would love some of your input, especially those of you in Bowling Green. What about band doctors, support groups, etc.? Thanks.
Topic: RE: Fresh out of surgery
Hi...I have to say..at first I was thinking what have I done to my self after having the Lap band...but almost 3 months later...down 56 pounds...I have to say now...its the best thing I've ever done for my self. I'm 25 years old and at one time weighed 379...never thought I would be soo happy to say I now weigh 296. Its a big deal...but if you're gonna do it...stick with it. Its hard no matter what surgery you have. As I was told the first time I thought about having surgery...its a tool to help you lose weight..won't do it for ya....although...It def helps to lose weight. I wish you nothing but the best and please keep us updated on what your thoughts and progress are. Hope to hear from ya soon!
Topic: RE: OT: Hello Strangers!
* I lost 7 lbs. on the pre-op diet.*
Wow....congrats on the engagement!!!! I was thinking about you all today and thought I would get on here and see whats going on. BTW..I am a grandmother now!!! I love it!!! As of 3/30/10 a grandson.
* I lost 7 lbs. on the pre-op diet.*
Topic: RE: Update
Hang in there.
It will get better............
Will be well worth it in the end!
Take care.
Leslie
It will get better............
Will be well worth it in the end!
Take care.
Leslie
Topic: RE: Touchdown, homerun, or whatever you call it- GOAL!!!
YAH!!!!!
You've come a long way baby!!!!!!!
You've come a long way baby!!!!!!!
(deactivated member)
on 5/10/10 11:31 am
on 5/10/10 11:31 am
Topic: RE: To BLIS or Not-To-BLIS, that is the question...
I rarely post but read almost every day. I don't understand this unsurance myself. When you self pay you have no choice but to take it? What does the surgeon get out of this? When I told my SIL about this (she is having surgery, self pay.) she said it was never mentioned to her. Is this something she should ask about? Or is this something this group makes money selling?
Topic: RE: To BLIS or Not-To-BLIS, that is the question...
I'm going to go back and read, and re-read, my entire information packet on this subject. It is my current belief that it is an optional "add-on" with my WLS group and that it indeed only covers certain complications. When viewing the VSG category on the BLIS site, minimal cases have been reported as problematic.
Decisions, decisions....
Decisions, decisions....
Topic: RE: To BLIS or Not-To-BLIS, that is the question...
the way BLIS is supposed to work is that every cash pay patient a surgeon operates on has to use BLIS. It isn't the kind of thing you can choose or not chose. If the surgeon signs up you are supposed to take it and pay for it. I understand that BLIS does not provide coverage forever, it may be 3, 6 or 12 months, depending on what package the surgeon signed up for and it may only cover certain things, like leaks but not blood clots, etc. I have looked at this in detail, looking up the published complication rates, and feel that BLIS is very expensive for what you get. Of course, insurance companies make money by spending less than they take in.
Has something change to where you can opt not or to take the BLIS coverage?
Has something change to where you can opt not or to take the BLIS coverage?
Topic: RE: Touchdown, homerun, or whatever you call it- GOAL!!!
Congratulations! All of your hard work is paying off.
Topic: RE: To BLIS or Not-To-BLIS, that is the question...
Is that the insurance that you get that covers you for one year if anything happens? If so I thought it automatically was in the price of surgery. If it is for a lifetime, I guess I would have to go with it.
Jacqueline
down 65 lbs 19 of which has been in the last month.
Jacqueline
down 65 lbs 19 of which has been in the last month.
Jacqueline
RNY 1/24/11
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