I have created a new place online for weight loss surgery support. I am going to have this surgery in 2004. So I wanted to start this group for us. It is free and I hope you visit. The web site is: http://groups.msn.com/WeightLossSurgeryGroup

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Hi everyone, I had my surgery on 8/8/01 and currently I am at goal and doing well. A friend of mine (actually my sweetheart) needs his surgery very badly and his insurance (UHC) will not pay. His church friends and I are trying to raise the money necessary for him to have surgery. Please visit his website...www.helpsaveavoice.com. All you need to do is listen to his voice on the website and you'll know why we need to save his life...and voice. God has already touched so many lives with his voice and his outstanding testimony. I cannot sit on the sidelines and let his doctors perform the tracheotomy on him. Please help if you can, pass along a word of encouragement...and most importantly PRAY that God's will be done in Jimmy's life. Thanks, Amy Buie Greensboro, NC

hi, first of all i take it your in vermont> if so get an appt with dr. spaulding asap, your primary physician will have to refer you...my insurance denied my surgery due to a clause and fletcher allen gave me a grant...if they won't pay all of it they will put you on a budget plan...i pay 50 bucks a month for 10 months and that is all i was responsible for....any other questions let me know...good luck!