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Topic: RE: yaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy
Congratulations to you!! I had my surgery on Feb. 17 with Dr. Schweitzer. Great Doctor, great hospital, great experience!!
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HW - 311; SW - 296; CW - 191; 1st GW - 190; 2nd GW - 180?
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HW - 311; SW - 296; CW - 191; 1st GW - 190; 2nd GW - 180?
"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success."
Topic: RE: yaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy
Thanks Mary and Laura...Ill be so happy when it finally gets here...I cant wait...Im like a kid on Christmas...
Topic: RE: 7 Years...
Here's alittle more encouragement for you...both my parents had open rny in there 60s...both to this day are doing fine and they are 8 years out...my dad is off all BP meds and no longer diabetic and mom is off all meds too...they both look and feel great. I think surgery added years onto my parents lives....also my sister is 8 years out, she gained back about 20 pounds but all in all is doing wonderful too...its normal to be scared, I cried as I was being taken into the OR...came out alittle sore for the wear but honestly after about 2 months I was good to go...you'll be fine and in another year you'll be encouraging someone else who's on their journey. I wish you the best and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers...see you on the loosing side :)
"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe" ----"Anatole France"
"Joyously grasp the ties that bind you, for they lead straight to the heart"---"Wm."
Kimberly...
Topic: RE: 7 Years...
Thanks for the encouragement.
My date is 05/24/2011. Like you, I'm scared, petrified, am I doing the right thing, etc.
My date is 05/24/2011. Like you, I'm scared, petrified, am I doing the right thing, etc.
Topic: RE: Maryland Health Insurance Plan
Thanks so much!! I will check that out right now I applied for two positions! Do you know if they give benefits to part time employees? 
If anyone else has any leads it is much appreciated. I am dedicated to getting healthy and i'm trying any means necessary.
If anyone else has any leads it is much appreciated. I am dedicated to getting healthy and i'm trying any means necessary.
Topic: RE: yaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy
Congratulations!!! Getting your date is such an awesome feeling. Best of luck to you as you prepare It'll be here before you know it! :)
Laura 
Topic: RE: Maryland Health Insurance Plan
Amy,
Put in your application and resume to the hospital (BWMC)...if you can get your foot in the door...they do cover WLS (but you will have to go through UMMS to have it done or you will be out of network) So far, any out of pocket from my WLS has been under $100. Not all my claims have been processed yet.
Put in your application and resume to the hospital (BWMC)...if you can get your foot in the door...they do cover WLS (but you will have to go through UMMS to have it done or you will be out of network) So far, any out of pocket from my WLS has been under $100. Not all my claims have been processed yet.
Topic: 7 Years...
Hi all, I copied this from my post on the March 04 board to share with everyone......
Hey everybody...I can not believe I missed the 10th!!! Annnnyway Yeah 7 years and all is well!!! I must say these past years have been a total blessing...I have still maintained my weightloss, I am up 3 pounds from my all time low and holding steady, Thank God...I started out as a lightweight 247 and have kept off 86 pounds total, which keeps me at 161, and I feel GREAT! I have had no complications at all, well maybe one, I was low on my Vit D and have gotten that under control with extra supplements, it is good now. I still pretty much eat everything just all in moderation and I still dont drink with my meals and always try to get a ton of protein in first. If I had to do this again my answer would still be IN A HEARTBEAT!!!!
For those of you beginning this journey...yes its scary at first, I know I was petrified in the beginning, wondering if I was doing the right thing, wondering if I would be that 1% ...but I must tell you I am soo happy I did it. With alittle hard work and following the basic rules and not thinking the weight drop is all automatic, but by working your tool, you can achieve your goals too!!!
Hey everybody...I can not believe I missed the 10th!!! Annnnyway Yeah 7 years and all is well!!! I must say these past years have been a total blessing...I have still maintained my weightloss, I am up 3 pounds from my all time low and holding steady, Thank God...I started out as a lightweight 247 and have kept off 86 pounds total, which keeps me at 161, and I feel GREAT! I have had no complications at all, well maybe one, I was low on my Vit D and have gotten that under control with extra supplements, it is good now. I still pretty much eat everything just all in moderation and I still dont drink with my meals and always try to get a ton of protein in first. If I had to do this again my answer would still be IN A HEARTBEAT!!!!
For those of you beginning this journey...yes its scary at first, I know I was petrified in the beginning, wondering if I was doing the right thing, wondering if I would be that 1% ...but I must tell you I am soo happy I did it. With alittle hard work and following the basic rules and not thinking the weight drop is all automatic, but by working your tool, you can achieve your goals too!!!
"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe" ----"Anatole France"
"Joyously grasp the ties that bind you, for they lead straight to the heart"---"Wm."
Kimberly...
Topic: RE: yaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy
Congratulations!! Exciting times ahead for you 
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010 
ThisisRidiculous
on 3/29/11 5:01 pm
on 3/29/11 5:01 pm
Topic: RE: Maryland Health Insurance Plan
Unfortunately, I think I read on here somewhere ...maybe the insurance forum?...that there are NO non-group insurance plans that cover WLS. You are going to have to hope for employment with a company who has good health insurance. I DO think Maryland's Medicaid WILL cover it. Good luck to you. I know how you feel...for several years my company's medical plan excluded WLS and FINALLY added it. I was one of the first to get it.
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