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TRUE, MOST DR'S HAVE YOU FOLLOW STEPS LIKE PSYCH, NUTRITION, AND SEE THE SURGEON AT LEAST TWICE THEN IF YOU PASS THIS THEN YOU ARE GOOD TO GO...THAT IS HOW CLEVELAND CLINIC (DR. SCHAUER'S) GROUP PROCEEDS....GOOD LUCK AND GOD IS WITH YOU....
ROBIN
Lapand surgery 1-6-2010
1st fill 2-16-2010 3.5cc for a total of 5.5 cc
2nd fill scheduled 3-24-2010 NO FILL!!
3rd fill scheduled 5-11-10 NO FILL =-)
July 1st fill
August 26 fill 6.8 cc's
November 17 fill 7.2cc's
- 138 lbs GONE!!!
I am soooo lovin' my band!
It keeps me honest =-)
Mount Carmel offers free support groups for their patients.
1st monday of the month (Nutrition support) with Andrea
2nd tuesday of the month (General support) with Missy
and
3rd wednesday of the month (Emotional support)
Check out their website http://www.mountcarmelhealth.com/
Go under support
Call 614-234-LIFE to register for the support groups
I attend the nutrition group and they general!
Steph =-)
Lapand surgery 1-6-2010
1st fill 2-16-2010 3.5cc for a total of 5.5 cc
2nd fill scheduled 3-24-2010 NO FILL!!
3rd fill scheduled 5-11-10 NO FILL =-)
July 1st fill
August 26 fill 6.8 cc's
November 17 fill 7.2cc's
- 138 lbs GONE!!!
I am soooo lovin' my band!
It keeps me honest =-)
Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only TRUE FRIENDS 
will leave footprints in your heart...And may that friendship have such a ONENESS that when one weeps the other will taste salt...Friends are like balloons ; once you let them go you can't get them back....So I'm going to tie you to my heart so I never lose you.
Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies
and
The Expert's Guide to Weight-Loss Surgery: Is it right for me? What happens during surgery? How do I keep the weight off? By Dr. Garth Davis (from the show Big Medicine)
Obesity Help Support Group Leader
Ask questions! and I agree -- be ready to jump through the hoops -- made me totally giggle as I have been discouraged this week!!!
Oh one more -- if you will have any out of pocket expense that is reimbursable with Flex Spending Account benefits make sure you take advantage of the tax savings --- it's helpful!!!
Good luck!
HW 236 / SW 224 / CW 164/ GW 135
I had wanted the sleeve, but didn't think it would be covered so had chosen RNY. He told me because of my bleeding disorder that the sleeve was the better option for me as he could get to any bleeds quickly without having to open me up. Turns out my insurance just started covering the sleeve the month before my first appointment with him so I ended up getting my sleeve.
One other thing to add, make sure there is good post op support via support groups as they are very important to long term success. A Psychologist leads our group and a dietitian is always there too.
Speaking of OH, join the Walk From Obesity on the 30th of this month. Just google walk from obesity. You are welcome to join my group if you wish, Jody's Fresh Starters.
The walk is near the OSU campus.
Good for you. You are taking charge and asking questions. That's the first step.
Here is what I can share based on my personal experience so far:
1) Do your research. Learn about all the surgery types and find the best one for you. Do this BEFORE shopping for a surgeon.
2) Once you choose a surgery, check your insurance coverage. Based on what you learn there, then shop for a surgeon.
3) be aware that some surgeons say they do the surgery you want, but once you are in their program they try to encourage you to do a different surgery. Try to avoid those practices. Pick a surgeon who is well qualified in the procedure you have picked, preferably someone who has done more than a hundred of that type of surgery.
4) Go to at least two seminars with different practices, read these forums daily, and attend an OH conference if you can.
5) get enrolled in the program you choose, and prepare to jump through a lot of hoops. The process could take as long as a year from start to finish. You WILL get frustrated. It WILL be hard, but from what I've seen from the people in this online comma ity, it's worth the wait.
on 10/21/10 4:03 am, edited 10/21/10 4:44 am
I have Molina insurance and am located in the Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati area. I refuse to have surgery in my hometown so will go to one of the 3.
I guess im looking for any advice you can give me. I honestly know nothing.
Thank you very much.
