OT: Air Force application denied after 8 months. Back to square one. (Long)
Sue,
Great minds think alike. I'm working several cell phone app ideas. One for DSers to use if they end up on the ER with information about the surgery and links to personal info. I'm also working on ideas for one for people contemplating bariatric surgery that explains the differences.
My other project, related to the idea of an IQ test for bariatric patients, is to develop an online tutorial that bariatric surgeons can refer patients to that would be considered standardized testing (much like Dave Ramsey's equivalent for financial planning). Patients could be referred online, pay a fee, take the course, and print out a certificate of completion which would indicate the have a minimum understanding of the basics and could proceed with planning a date for surgery. By being standardized, it could potentially take a huge load off the surgeons' plates and free them up to focus on what they do best and leave the education and aftercare to someone who can focus on it full-time. That way, regardless of the surgeon, the patients are getting the same education across the board. Pipe dreams I'm sure, but something I'd very much like to try.
Great minds think alike. I'm working several cell phone app ideas. One for DSers to use if they end up on the ER with information about the surgery and links to personal info. I'm also working on ideas for one for people contemplating bariatric surgery that explains the differences.
My other project, related to the idea of an IQ test for bariatric patients, is to develop an online tutorial that bariatric surgeons can refer patients to that would be considered standardized testing (much like Dave Ramsey's equivalent for financial planning). Patients could be referred online, pay a fee, take the course, and print out a certificate of completion which would indicate the have a minimum understanding of the basics and could proceed with planning a date for surgery. By being standardized, it could potentially take a huge load off the surgeons' plates and free them up to focus on what they do best and leave the education and aftercare to someone who can focus on it full-time. That way, regardless of the surgeon, the patients are getting the same education across the board. Pipe dreams I'm sure, but something I'd very much like to try.
On March 29, 2011 at 4:24 PM Pacific Time, Ms. Cal Culator wrote:
Well then...since you are one of the few folks on the planet with an MD after his name and a first-hand understanding of the importance of post-wls nutritional follow-up, isn't it time to consider repairing (or keeping healthy) those who have not have the benefit of good info in advance regarding staying on top of their labs, etc.? Can you not start some ground-breaking program that will cause the bariatric surgeons to send their patients to you for post-op follow-up instead of to their relatively clueless PCPs? And you can sell protein products that people actually need.
Go for it!
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DS SW 265 CW 120 5'7"
On March 31, 2011 at 2:28 AM Pacific Time, goodkel wrote:
On March 29, 2011 at 4:24 PM Pacific Time, Ms. Cal Culator wrote:
Well then...since you are one of the few folks on the planet with an MD after his name and a first-hand understanding of the importance of post-wls nutritional follow-up, isn't it time to consider repairing (or keeping healthy) those who have not have the benefit of good info in advance regarding staying on top of their labs, etc.? Can you not start some ground-breaking program that will cause the bariatric surgeons to send their patients to you for post-op follow-up instead of to their relatively clueless PCPs? And you can sell protein products that people actually need.
Go for it!
Check out my profile: http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/goodkel/Or click on my name
DS SW 265 CW 120 5'7"
So sorry that you are disappointed! Would you be willing to go to a different branch of the armed forces? I was married to a grunt and we got to see parts of the world we never would have if it wasn't for the Army. His knee wasn't the best but he passed his physical and life was grand.
SW 1012/11 265# CW 10/10 142#
Steve, I am so sorry about that.
Sending hugs, prayers and swinging critters that you and your wife figure out what is best.
Liz
Sending hugs, prayers and swinging critters that you and your wife figure out what is best.
Liz
Duodenal Switch (Lap) 01-24-11 | Surgeon: Stephen Boyce | High weight: 250 in 2002 | Surgery weight: 203 | Lowest weight: 121 | Current weight: 135 | Goal weight: 135
It is really disappointing news! I understand the let down after a dream is scrapped! But, I can only imagine that there is another path for you to take. When these moments have happened to me, I usually feel sorry for myself for a bit, drink margaritas (pre DS), and pamper myself. Then, I say, okay God, what is Your plan??? And, usually He has one. One that I didn't see previously. I wish you the very best, and am hopeful about your next adventure! Until then, take care of yourself. Go by a big flat screen or something equally decadent!
HW/ 302 SW/287 CW/140 GW/135
I'm sorry, Steve. I was afraid this would be the result. Recruiters have quotas to meet and some of them are not very good about the information they give. I had hoped it might be different for the medical corps, but I'm not suprised. It's pointless to try to get into the military with that kind of medical history :-( .
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