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Looks like mostly a new group of folks here! I have been MIA for a long time! Glad to be back.
I have had some major issues with my lapband and my Dr and are going to discuss my options on Nov 4th! Probably a revision to bypass.
I spent most of my time MIA taking care of my mother. Mom pass away from this world into the next on May 21, 2011. I was holding her hand and talking to her when she just simply left. It was such a peaceful process for her and I am very thankful that she was only bedridden for a little more that a week.
Anyway enough of that, glad to be back!
Vera
Hi,
I posted this question on the Main Board but someone suggested that I post it here as well. I had the lap-band surgery several years ago and haven't had any success with it so I am trying to do a revision to RNY with Dr. Paul Enochs in Cary.
I have done all of my pre-op testing (finished the last one up yesterday) and now I'm just waiting to hear from the insurance company and my doctor's office. I also have a hernia and my band isn't in the correct place so Dr. Enochs told me that even if my insurance won't approve the revision to RNY that he will be able to at least fix the hernia and redo the band but I really want the RNY.
Has anyone had any success with the NC State Employee's Health Plan approving a revision from a lap-band to a RNY? I've heard that they won't approve a revision to a DS unless your BMI is over 50 and mine is about 41 I think but I haven't heard if they will approve a revision to RNY.
Thanks for any and all input! I'm very nervous waiting to see if it will be approved!
Shannon
Shannon
HW: 251 SW: 249.8 CW: 197.2 GW: 135
Kim,
Congratulations!! I remember how excited I was when I got my surgery date. It seemed to bring it all to reality.
Wishing you all the best,
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
Hi,
As several have mentioned, I have a support group that meets in North Raleigh.
I hold a monthly general meeting. The next general meeting is Oct 22. I also have several special interest groups which meet on Thursday evenings. You are welcome to attend any group meeting; it doesn't matter if you don't fit the 'demographic' of the group, you are welcome to come. We are actually meeting this evening in Brier Creek and you are welcome to join us.
You can get information and RSVP for meetings at http://www.meetup.com/nc-wls
You can also PM me if you would like to talk with me privately. I'll be glad to talk with you 1:1 or via private messaging.
I look forward to getting to know you,
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
Audra
Yes there are quite a few support groups in the area. There is a group in Raleigh that meets on Saturdays. The next one is Oct 22. Barbara Cumbo is the leader. She actual has it as a Meetup. I don't know if you have been to that site, www.meetup.com or not. But you can bring it up by typing in their, find a meetup, One Step at a Time. You can also talk to Barbara by sending her a message in OH.
I have a Durham group but hers may be closer. Hope to meet you soon.
Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.
Oh yea, I am also going to create some events for Nov and Dec in my virtual support group. I am going to open up a chatroom every Wed. and Fri. from 6-8pm through these two months with the exception of the Friday after Thanksgiving and the Friday before Christmas. Of course, anyone who is a member of Victorious Losers2 can open up a chatroom any time. Anyway, it would be great to see some of you out of towners join in. Starting in November.
Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.
