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Hey Pam!
Thanks for your reply and Happy Holidays!
I've been meaning to come by and say hello! How are you?
Can you email ([email protected]) me your phone number? I want to ask a few questions about contacts at Newport Hospital to start a support group out there!
Thanks for all your support through the years!
Jules
For Info about Rhode Island Support Groups, please email me! [email protected]
Julie - I just read your article - you are such an amazing person!! I'm so blessed to have met you along my journey - what an inspiration you are to so many...
Congrats and thanks for all you do!
Pam
At Goal - 9/13/08
Can you believe it? ME, in a newspaper article, on the front page!
Check out my story!!!
http://www.pawtuckettimes.com/content/julie-nolan-loses-154- lbs-lifelong-journey
I hope you can get something out of it that will help you feel that you are NOT alone AND...
You ARE...
Lovable,
Capable,
& Worth It!
Jules
For Info about Rhode Island Support Groups, please email me! [email protected]
MY BLOG: http://lilmoonsomeday.blogspot.com/
I love food, but I love ME more!
High Weight:283/Current Weight:173/Goal Weight:160
Hi Chris,
Unforunately, there may be no way around this one. They will not give you a basic exam because bariatric surgery doesn't just affect us physically. It affects us emotionally as well.
You can contact your former Bariatric Surgeon. They will have a copy of your approval from the last Psych Doc. But, since it was more than a year ago, your new surgeon will require you to have another eval. Or you could even contact your insurance company for history of their payments made?
The docs just want to make sure we can 'handle' the emotional aspects of bariatric surgery. I'm sure you are aware of this, being you've been there/done that.
Especially with a revision, there are other issues that come along with it.
Please don't underestimate the care you need.
Better to be overly cautious than not cautious enough.
Check out the area support groups too! You may be able to get recommendations from someone else who attends!
Happy Holidays!
Jules
For Info about Rhode Island Support Groups, please email me! [email protected]
Hey Brian!
Great to hear from you! Here is some info for you. I hope it helps. Meanwhile, until you can get in to see Dr. Roye, set up an appointment with your Nutritionist! She can help you!
Definition: Hypolipidemia is a condition where cholesterol levels are too low in the body. Typically, no symptoms are associated with low cholesterol levels. So this finding is usually discovered during a routine cholesterol screening.
An individual is considered to have hypolipidemia if his total cholesterol levels are below 120 mg/dL and LDL cholesterol levels (also known as your “bad” cholesterol) below 50 mg/dL without the use of cholesterol-lowering medication. There are many causes of low cholesterol levels, including certain heath conditions and inherited conditions.
I'm not medically qualified to give advice so please contact your Nut (or even Sue Manchester, Dietician & Rhode Island Hospital (401) 640-2999.
Please say hello to Michelle for me and let us know how things work out for you!
Happy Holidays!
Jules
For Info about Rhode Island Support Groups, please email me! [email protected]
Hi Kerry,
The Rhode Island Hospital meeting is the first Wednesday each month. I didn't have my surgery through Dr. Ryder so I can't tell you who she recommends for the Psych Eval. However, the local 'bariatric friendly' nutritionists include:
Nutrition, Inc - 525 Taunton Ave. E. Prov.
(401) 490-0900
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Nutrition Consultants - 1 James P Murphy Ind Highway, W.Warwic
(401) 615-5538
There are several support groups in RI. It doesn't matter where you have your surgery or who performed them. We are welcome at any of them.
Please e-mail if you would like a calendar of all the support groups!
Welcome to the continuation of your journey!
Jules
For Info about Rhode Island Support Groups, please email me! [email protected]
How low is to low?? and also, what can I do to increase it back to the "normal" range, aside from eating eggs until I turn into one!
I havent asked Dr Roye about it b/c I had to cancel my appointment and wont be able to reschedule until sometime after January. If anyone can give me any info, i'd appreciate it. Thanks
Brian
THANKS!!!
Kerry
