Guest guest Posted August 12, 2002 Report Share Posted August 12, 2002 There is a list devoted to legislative issues. I am on it. Several states have legislation pending. Including Ohio which I spearheaded. If you want legislation put out there, start working on it. You can get a start on it all by yourself if you want to put the time and energy into it. Rush HMO vs. Debra Moran Et al may have changed the playing field. Go to www.findlaw.com and read the case -- the entire case. Also join the other list. As healthcare increases, things will be cut. When people on these lists talk about putting weights in their pockets (I have seen it happen), or causing rashes on their bodies (another thing that happens) in order to qualify for surgery - either WLS or reconstructive after WLS, it gives insurer's pause. Why cover surgery for frauds? So they start requiring more tests and even psych evals -- which makes people mad and make them ask how they can beat the test or if they should lie. If they lie they make it harder for everyone else. If people who have this surgery and tell the world they lost the weight through diet and exercise it gives a false idea of what is really happening. If so and so can lose over 100 pounds through diet why can't everyone else. They play into society's ignorance. There are dozens of reasons why healthcare is cracking down on this issue and upfront cost is only one of them. But if you want to go for legislation, start. YOu don't need a lot of money or big crowds or anything else. YOu need to speak out, talk to people and persevere. Go for it. Rasley mailto:drasley@... BTC, Columbus, 10/7/98 > -- > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.381 / Virus Database: 214 - Release Date: 08/02/2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2002 Report Share Posted August 13, 2002 > In response to 's statements about how many of us have seen > improvements in our careers and treatment since we have lost weight, > I also wanted to add that we are not the same people we were when we > were fat. You may think that you are, your education and experience > are the same but your attitude, confidence and outlook are not the > same and this comes out in every aspect of your life. I know > personnaly that I used to accept my job and the money I earned > because I was thankful to have a job and work for people who liked > me for me. But a year after the surgery, I no longer felt that I > needed to stay in the same job. I got very antsy and wanted to look > elsewhere for work. I felt like I deserved more and that I could > achieve it with my regained/new confidence. > > In the end I did not end up looking for work outside but asked a > manager friend in our dept. to be a reference for me because I was > going to look for a new job. Well he took me aside and asked if > there were anyway he could help so I would stay. Well, he ended up > creating a new postition for me. He is now a Director and I now > report to him and I am up for another promotion now with a much more > interesting and better paying job with the company. > > I do recognize that weight was probably a factor in many minds but I > also did nothing in the past to stick my neck out and ask for what I > wanted. I did not take risks. I am also more assertive as to the > duties people try to " pawn off " on me. I say no more now and yes to > good projects. > > Just my 5 cents!! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2002 Report Share Posted August 13, 2002 > In response to 's statements about how many of us have seen > improvements in our careers and treatment since we have lost weight, > I also wanted to add that we are not the same people we were when we > were fat. You may think that you are, your education and experience > are the same but your attitude, confidence and outlook are not the > same and this comes out in every aspect of your life. I know > personnaly that I used to accept my job and the money I earned > because I was thankful to have a job and work for people who liked > me for me. But a year after the surgery, I no longer felt that I > needed to stay in the same job. I got very antsy and wanted to look > elsewhere for work. I felt like I deserved more and that I could > achieve it with my regained/new confidence. > > In the end I did not end up looking for work outside but asked a > manager friend in our dept. to be a reference for me because I was > going to look for a new job. Well he took me aside and asked if > there were anyway he could help so I would stay. Well, he ended up > creating a new postition for me. He is now a Director and I now > report to him and I am up for another promotion now with a much more > interesting and better paying job with the company. > > I do recognize that weight was probably a factor in many minds but I > also did nothing in the past to stick my neck out and ask for what I > wanted. I did not take risks. I am also more assertive as to the > duties people try to " pawn off " on me. I say no more now and yes to > good projects. > > Just my 5 cents!! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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