Guest guest Posted June 8, 1999 Report Share Posted June 8, 1999 My sincerest congratulations. Lots of people think the date of surgery is the date they pass " to the other side. " The truth is that healing starts when you've made up your mind to have the surgery, and the healing accelerates when you've been approved and get a date. Dave from Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 1999 Report Share Posted June 8, 1999 Cheryl is absolutely right! The focus should be on WLS and our struggles. I know how valuable all of you have been to me. Again, I apologize for hurting anyone's feelings as that was never intended. I will definitely read my post twice before sending! D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 1999 Report Share Posted June 8, 1999 You may want to try Digest version at work Vicki..I did for a while but recently went back to single mode so I could immediately delte the stuff I didn't want. Stevie -- Begin original message -- > > Date: Tue, 08 Jun 1999 13:20:09 -0500 > Subject: Re: Support Group > To: MiniGastricBypassonelist > Reply-to: MiniGastricBypassonelist > > > > > > Hi guys: > > I am going to " unsubscribe " from the lists on my work computer and send > everything to my home computer. I'm too distracted during the day by > checking my e-mail so often. I'm sure many of you have the same problem. > I'll do my marathon reading at night! > > Vicki Marton > Oklahoma > SD 7/19/99 > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > With more than 20 million e-mails exchanged daily... > http://www.onelist.com > ...ONElist is home to the liveliest discussions on the Internet! > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > -- End original message -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 1999 Report Share Posted June 9, 1999 Congratulations.....I too am penciled in for 8/2...isn't this great to know who we will be with and talk before hand....so girls...nice to meet you and will see you that saturday before....I got my airline ticket from northwest..it was only 182.00 roundtrip--roundtrip from Memphis to Raleigh-Durham...(I am leaving from Memphis cause my husband is there right now)I live in Florida though.....so excited and can't wait for our day... Happy and anxiously waiting...Where are you all going to be staying when you get there? Rhonda in Florida > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: Re: (no subject) >Date: Mon, 07 Jun 1999 12:14:06 -0400 > > > > >That's terrific Shirley! I'm penciled in for mine with Dr.Rutledge on Aug >2 too! > >What kind of insurance did you have? > >Good luck, > >Tina > >At 12:02 PM 6/7/99 -0400, you wrote: > >> > > > >I am approved!!!!! It took only 1week! I can't believe it! I will be > >having surgery on 8/2!! I need to pinch myself! > > > >Shirley Hardy > >23, 5'11 " , 330#, BMI 47 > >PHCS > >open RNY - 8/2 > > > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >Did you know each week we feature a ONElist story? > >http://www.onelist.com > >How has ONElist changed your life? Please share your story. > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com > > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Campaign 2000 is here! >http://www.onelist.com >Discuss your thoughts; get informed at ONElist. See our homepage. >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 1999 Report Share Posted June 18, 1999 Welcome ...I am fairly new too...just wanted to say welcome to this group...its the best thing I ever did and you will be so glad you joined it...I know I am... I am still learning so much...so just wanted to encourage you to post your fears....everyone here is so great and so very kind... Take Care and God Bless you in your decision Rhonda from Florida >From: PeytnPlace@... >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: (no subject) >Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 19:40:52 EDT > >From: PeytnPlace@... > >Hello! >My name is and I'm new to your group. well kinda new. my sister >cheryl >is a member and i've talked to her some. for those of you that know cheryl, >she had surgery yesterday. i was up there with her and she came thru >wonderfully. when i left them she was having some pain but when i talked to >her this afternoon, she was doing much, much better. >i am also considering having the surgery. i got the same insurance denial >that everyone seems to get, requesting much more information and history. >this kind of scared me because i don't have an extensive medical history >myself. all of my problems are starting to accumulate NOW and i want to >head >them off. in the past i've avoided going to doctors because they all tended >to say the same thing. if you'd just loose the weight, everything would be >alright. so i don't have medical records to send. >has anyone else had this problem? i could sure use some help as i start my >fight with the insurance company. > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Having difficulty getting " in synch " with list members? >http://www.onelist.com >Try ONElist's Shared Calendar to organize events, meetings and more! >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 1999 Report Share Posted June 18, 1999 Dear , Dr R's website has a bunch of information on it, although I'm sure you've already read it. Kathy (thestewarts@webtv) is the queen of insurance appeals....contact her and look at the appeal letter samples on the web site. You might also want to post and ask someone who successfully appealed to send you a copy of some of their letters. Some insurance companies will pay for the surgery with a Body Mass Index of 40 or above without co-morbid conditions, or 35 + with co-morbidities. Good luck in your pursuit for approval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 1999 Report Share Posted June 20, 1999 - Welcome! I think you called Sat morning while I was up talking to Cheryl. Talk to your doctor. I'll bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 1999 Report Share Posted June 20, 1999 - Welcome! I think you called Cheryl Saturday while I was there. Talk to your doctor. I'll bet there are problems with joints, or your blood pressure, skin problems (from folds of skin, you know). Depending on how overweight you are, just the amount of overweight might be a factor. If he/she is willing to write a letter--or sign one that you've written--it could make a difference. Good luck Katy Musolino Durham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 1999 Report Share Posted June 23, 1999 Shirley, Some women have problems with weight and menses. I am one. If I can hit around 200 I will start to have my period again. My doctor says it has something to do with the amount of estrogen the extra adipose tissue produces. Which on some hand is kind of cool but on others is kind of not. Paige > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: (no subject) >Date: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 10:08:08 -0400 > > > >Hey, Did any of you post-ops have amennorhea (no period) pre-op, and did it >come back post-op at some point? >Shirley > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 1999 Report Share Posted June 24, 1999 Shirley, I didn't have amennorhea pre-op, but I did have a very screwed up cycle. I would go for three or four months at a time without a period. I'm three months post-op and have since had two periods. I'm thinking I'm on my way to being on a regular cycle... which oddly enough makes me happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 1999 Report Share Posted June 26, 1999 Barbara, I also researched many options before I decided to go with Dr. Rutledge. It seemed that the gastric banding was going to be the way to go for me until I hit on one line on one web site..... You can still drink sweet & carbonated drinks with a vertical band... Well I have always been a big Pepsi addict. I knew that would not work for me. I had to have something that would make it impossible for me to drink sweet drinks and candy. So I opted for the MGB. Now I really can't handle sweets and after three weeks I have lost 23#. Good luck with your research! KathyT (Alaska) (no subject) > > >Hello - I just found this list and am interested in what the procedure >is? I live in western Montana and have been researching gastric bypass >procedures such as ruen-y banded vs non-banded. These surgeries are >performed closest to me in Portland, Salt Lake City and Colorado so I >would need to fly when I finally decide. I have never had surgery so >this whole process is freightening and the less invasive the better. I >have insurance but with BMI of 38 it is questionable as to approval so I >would like to know costs as well. Thanks so much for any help. Barb > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 1999 Report Share Posted June 26, 1999 , Good luck. I flew all the way across the US (literally) to have Dr. R do my surgery. He's great and those wings are well hidden! KathyT (Alaska) (no subject) > > >Hi! > I am fairly new to the MGB group but have found great hope and support >in this group as well as the OSSG lists. I have a July 26th surgery date >with Dr. Rutledge in North Carolina and can hardly wait to begin >life on the " other " side! I only live 40 miles from " The " Mayo Clinic and >some of my friends and family think I am crazy to fly 1/2 way across the US >to have this kind of surgery when they do the open procedure here but I >know I made the right choice and all of you guys and gals just keep >re-affirming that daily. I haven't met the " great surgeon himself " but he >must truly be an angel in disguise to have been able to help this many >people in this short of time. H-m-m-m-m wonder how he hides his wings in a >scrub outfit? > > > > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 1999 Report Share Posted June 27, 1999 Hi - go to Dr. Rutledge's site, clos.net, and read, read, read. You'll get all your questions answered, even some you didn't know you had. Good luck. This is a LIFE-SAVING AND LIFE-CHANGING procedure. Thank God and Dr. R. > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: <MiniGastricBypassonelist> >Subject: (no subject) >Date: Mon, 28 Jun 1999 01:05:51 -0700 > ><< multipart1 >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted January 20, 2002 Report Share Posted January 20, 2002 Just a little funny to start everyone's day off on a light note. Zephyr (no subject) SOME GOOD IDEASWhen you get ads in your phone or utility bill, include them with the payment. Let them throw it away. When you get those pre-approved letters in the mail for everything from credit cards to 2nd mortgages and junk like that, most of them come with postage paid return envelopes, right? Well, why not get rid of some of your other junk mail and put it in these cool little envelopes! Send an ad for your local dry cleaner to American Express. Or a pizza coupon to Citibank. If you didn't get anything else that day, then just send them their application back! If you want to remain anonymous, just make sure your name isn't on anything you send them. You can send it back empty if you want to just to keep them guessing! Eventually, the banks and credit card companies will begin getting all their junk back in the mail. Let's let them know what it's like to get junk mail, and best of all THEY'RE paying for it! Twice! Let's help keep our postal service busy since they say e-mail is cutting into their business, and that's why they need to increase postage again! Send this to a friend or two or three...or fifty.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2002 Report Share Posted January 23, 2002 I'm still mad at my computer, by the way. That's why it took me so long to come back on and gripe. I still have my list, but am concerned about trying to post it again. Should I post it in pieces? This would not keep me from being stressed about it though. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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