Question

[Guest guest]

My insurance company wrote Dr. R (copy to me) that they needed a history and

physical from him or PCP and recorded weights for last 2 years. Is there a

certain form we have to fill out for the H & P?

Rebekah

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/12/2000 1:22:49 PM Central Daylight Time,

dmalony@... writes:

<< You need the full

physocal

for your packet as well as your medical records anyway.

>>

Thank you Laurie!

Rebekah

[Guest guest]

Pam,

That's a good question! I'm about to get a flu shot next week and

never thought about it! I guess it's better to get the shot, than

get

the flu, right??

Bern

> Does anyone know if there is any problem with post-ops (3 weeks)

> getting a flu shot?

[Guest guest]

>

>

> My insurance company wrote Dr. R (copy to me) that they needed a

history and

> physical from him or PCP and recorded weights for last 2 years. Is

there a

> certain form we have to fill out for the H & P?

>

> Rebekah

Your PCP will need to do this. There is a very detailed sample of

one

on the website, but most likely your PCP will have one that he is

familiar with. Just make sure that he includes and highlites exactly

what your insurance comp[any wants to see. You need the full

physocal

for your packet as well as your medical records anyway.

Hope that helps.

Laurie

9/20/00

319/285/150

Down 34 lbs in just over 3 weeks!!!! Yippee!

[Guest guest]

Thanks ....so, I guees what I want to know is how long it takes to get

your letter back from Dr. R. I sent it in last Friday and still haven't

heard anything yet. Maybe I am just being impatient.

a in NC

Pre-Op

[Guest guest]

The online form doesn't have anything to do with approval for the

surgery - it is simply for his information and also for insurance

company approval. In a few days you should receive a copy of a

letter I believe in Word format for you to forward to your insurance

company for their approval. Dr. R's approval comes after you

complete all the things that have to be in the packet - patient

letter, family support letter, contacts, etc., etc.

on

MGB 10/04/00

Preop 275

10/10/00 269

> Hi,

> I am new to the group and I was wondering how long it usually takes

to find

> out if Dr. R approves you once you have sent in your online

information.

>

> Thanks,

> a in NC

[Guest guest]

Trude. Wanna bet? I'm the least patient person on the planet, and if I

could wait around for your response, I could prove it. . . But I don't have

the patience to wait for you!!!!!!!!!PJ

[Guest guest]

a,

I wouldn't say that is being impatient, I'd be wondering too. Have you called

and bugged them? (I'll probably get yelled at for that)

I would. But then there aint nobody as impatient as Trudy.

Re: Re: Question

Thanks ....so, I guees what I want to know is how long it takes to get

your letter back from Dr. R. I sent it in last Friday and still haven't

heard anything yet. Maybe I am just being impatient.

a in NC

Pre-Op

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone....

I am new to the site and still in the information-gathering stage. I am very

interested in Dr. Rutledge's procedure as an alternative to the open surgery

which is performed in my area. My husband and I are considering changing our

health insurance in order to give me more options, as the HMO in which we

are currently enrolled will probably not pay for the " out of area "

procedure. They will, however, cover the local physician, and it appears

that I meet criteria. If we change to Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - which

covers New York State Government Employees, I think there would be much less

restriction involved. However, in reading the Patient Manual, I noted that

those who have had previous surgeries MAY NOT be considered appropriate for

the mini gastric bypass procedure. I have had an appendectomy at age 9

(1958), gallbladder removal in 1984, and a hysterectomy in 1993. I suffered

no complications from any of these surgeries and recovered in record time

from all of them. Would this history automatically make me ineligible? Has

anyone out there had a similar history and been considered appropriate? What

determines whether or not a person with this medical history is a potential

candidate for the MGB procedure? What medical records would I need to

provide?

Thanks.

Alice

Delmar, New York

----Original Message Follows----

Reply-To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com

To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com

Subject: Georgia support group

Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 23:09:28 -0000

We are trying to get a Georgia support group up and running so we're

not lagging behind those energetic North Carolina people!! If you are

interested please sign up for egroup MGB-Georgia.

in Atlanta

MGB 10/12/00

275/252

[Guest guest]

Dear Alice,

Check with the Doc but the patient manual on his website says that those

particular surgeries _may_ not rule out MGB.

Best,

Jon in Tuscaloosa (but native NYer!)

Georgia support group

Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 23:09:28 -0000

We are trying to get a Georgia support group up and running so we're

not lagging behind those energetic North Carolina people!! If you are

interested please sign up for egroup MGB-Georgia.

in Atlanta

MGB 10/12/00

275/252

[Guest guest]

Alice: I am 57years old and have had 3 c-sections,gallbladder surgery and

hysterectomy. My surgery is scheduled for 11-29-00 Phyllis

Alice Esmond wrote:

> Hi everyone....

> I am new to the site and still in the information-gathering stage. I am very

> interested in Dr. Rutledge's procedure as an alternative to the open surgery

> which is performed in my area. My husband and I are considering changing our

> health insurance in order to give me more options, as the HMO in which we

> are currently enrolled will probably not pay for the " out of area "

> procedure. They will, however, cover the local physician, and it appears

> that I meet criteria. If we change to Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - which

> covers New York State Government Employees, I think there would be much less

> restriction involved. However, in reading the Patient Manual, I noted that

> those who have had previous surgeries MAY NOT be considered appropriate for

> the mini gastric bypass procedure. I have had an appendectomy at age 9

> (1958), gallbladder removal in 1984, and a hysterectomy in 1993. I suffered

> no complications from any of these surgeries and recovered in record time

> from all of them. Would this history automatically make me ineligible? Has

> anyone out there had a similar history and been considered appropriate? What

> determines whether or not a person with this medical history is a potential

> candidate for the MGB procedure? What medical records would I need to

> provide?

> Thanks.

> Alice

> Delmar, New York

>

> ----Original Message Follows----

>

> Reply-To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com

> To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com

> Subject: Georgia support group

> Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 23:09:28 -0000

>

> We are trying to get a Georgia support group up and running so we're

> not lagging behind those energetic North Carolina people!! If you are

> interested please sign up for egroup MGB-Georgia.

>

> in Atlanta

> MGB 10/12/00

> 275/252

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone:

Does anyone know of a website with an actual diagram of the RnY?

Thanks for any help.

Huggles,

Tiger

[Guest guest]

Hi Tiger,

Yes I have one. I'm sending you the link. If it doesn't come through, let

me know.

Here it is:

<A HREF= " http://www.med.nyu.edu/bariatric/operations/ " >NYU Medical Center's

Program for Surgical Weight Loss</A>

This even shows you the " before and after " of the surgery.

Hope this helps.

Pam in MD

BPD/DS - July 9, 2001

Dr. Vanguri

[Guest guest]

> Hi Everyone:

>

> Does anyone know of a website with an actual diagram of the RnY?

> Thanks for any help.

>

> Huggles,

> Tiger

My surgeon offers both and has diagrams of both. He does the Fobi RNY

http://www.johnhustedmd.com/ click on " procedures "

Wanda

Pre-op DS since August 2001

BMI 47, wt 300#

Dr Husted

Nashville, TN

BC/BS of TN - appealing denial

[Guest guest]

Carol, I wrote to Dr. Buckner this morning regarding Coralie. I also

included a note regarding Angie. Thank you for thinking of this. I told

Dr. Buckner that the Foundation appreciated all she has done for us and that

we would continue to support her research.

hugs

<< time for all of us but I was just thinking of this.

Should or has someone Emailed Dr. Buckner on Angie?

I think she should know and would probably want to know also.

((((((Hugs to All))))))))

Carol A

>>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Sweetie for your input.

I was thinking of doing that too. Going down from 40mgs to 35 mgs instead of 30.

Going to stay on 40 mgs till all the pain is gone just in case.

Love ya.....

Carol A

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/23/02 1:15:22 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

Kenocarol@... writes:

<<

Just want to know if anyone has had this happen to them. Hate to stay on

40mgs if this isnt a Flare.

Any answers would be appreciated.

((((hugs)))))) >>

Carol, I would stay on the pred ( 40 mg ) until all signs of the flare are

gone. They try and fool you.LOL Then you are right back up to 40mg again.

Be patient, I know it it hard. I'm right there with you. uGH

Please take it slow.....

hugs

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol, May I add my 2 cents here too.

Don always stayed on the higher does of Prednison till the pain went away !!!!! In your case maybe you need to do the same,plus

when you cut back go only 5 mg. every 2 weeks till you get down to 10 mg. then 1 mg

maybe every week if you only been on it for a couple of weeks.It is much better to do it slow so you wont get a flare back right away. Sending you a lot of Prayers and LOVE !!!

Heidi

Question

Hi guys.Ok, need to ask a question.Had a Bad Flare in Ear, It went away almost, went down to 30 mgs from 40mgs and came back so went back up to 40 yesterday. Now today the Flare is gone but i still have pain. But different place then where the flare was.Only Place it hurts is in the flat part of ear.Could that pain still be a flare>The Outter Ridge of Ear is where it was and that is fine now. Can bend it and everything. Its just the middle where its flat that hurts.Ear isnt really read anymore either. Just want to know if anyone has had this happen to them. Hate to stay on 40mgs if this isnt a Flare.Any answers would be appreciated.((((hugs))))))Carol Applin DISCLAIMER!!WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, THEREFORE ANY INFORMATION THAT IS RECEIVED HERE IS FROM EXPERIENCE ONLY. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TRYING ANYTHING THAT IS SUGGESTED. WE ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR PHYSICIAN AND ARE NOT TRYING TO BE. REMEMBER EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT AND TREATMENT MAYBE DIFFERENT FOR MANY OF US. THANK YOU

[Guest guest]

Carol

When my fon first started having RP his ear would only hurt in the area you

described as time as went on and more flares it starts also in the area you

described

His sounds like yur flare! We dropped back on the pred and it did not make

any diff in the pain it eventually went away in about 2 weeks

hope this helps

Phyllis ('s Mom)

[Guest guest]

Carol,

I always get a flu shot and have had no problems.

Sandy

-- Question

Hi Guys,Just was wondering, Do you think We need to get a Flu Shot?I am always leary about getting them. Have only gotten one once about 15 yrs ago.I never get the Flu, KNOCK ON WOOD!!!!!!Just wondering with our Diease if we should be getting one.Carol Applin DISCLAIMER!!WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, THEREFORE ANY INFORMATION THAT IS RECEIVED HERE IS FROM EXPERIENCE ONLY. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TRYING ANYTHING THAT IS SUGGESTED. WE ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR PHYSICIAN AND ARE NOT TRYING TO BE. REMEMBER EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT AND TREATMENT MAYBE DIFFERENT FOR MANY OF US. THANK YOU

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol ,ok here is my 2 cents on your ?.

All of Don's Drs said YES he has to have one.

And the also make sure he gets his even when there is a shortage of the stuff. Talk it over with all your Drs and see what the say .Let us know what the said ok.

Love you

Heidi

Hi Guys,Just was wondering, Do you think We need to get a Flu Shot?

[Guest guest]

Carol, i'm so sorry to hear about your Brother in law. I know I am in great

pain when decreasing, but have never had the itching. I hope someone here

has an answer for you.

I'm thinking of you and him.

hugs

[Guest guest]

has anyone heard of or tried the green miracle?

i have a couple friends swearing by it

is it good for " us "

janice

-----Original Message-----

[Guest guest]

DeeDee,

I'm so sorry that your daughter is having such a rough time and that

they backed out of the whipple. Unfortunately, all major surgeries have

the possiblility of death. That's why it's considered major surgery. I

wish I was there and able to give her a hug, so could you give her one

for me (if it's allowed with the isolation, if not, give her a phantom

hug)?On occassion, my doctors have started to feed me when my amylase

and lipase levels were raised, but not by very much. Now days it doesn't

matter as I no longer have elevated amylase and lipase levels. Some

doctors feel that if the patient can at least keep some food down, at

least keeping them on liquids or soft diet is more beneficial than

otherwise. However, if the food seems to make her worse, tell the doctor

right away and demand that she be taken off all food and liquids. (I

know you probably already know this, but I worry about everyone on this

board. I'm a worrywort). Keep us posted on how she's doing.

Kimber

--

Kimber

Vallejo, CA

hominid2@...

Note: All advice given is personal opinion, not equal to that of a licensed

physician or health care professional.

[Guest guest]

There is no way to acurately answer this question unless you can tell

what type of dwarfism the young man may be carrying. There are many,

many. Even if you only include the fairly common types, there are

about 6-8 and each of them has different genetic components and

different transmission rates. If his mom was an achondroplastic dwarf,

the most common type, the gene for it is dominant and so he may or may

not carry a gene to give it to his own children.

Conny, great-aunt to , SGA and mom to Kim, 29 yr old

achondroplastic dwarf

> Hi everyone. I have a question and am hoping someone has the answer

> for me. My almost 19 year old daughter had a child almost two years

> ago. She is bipolar and at the time of the conception of her child

> she had multiple sex partners. One of her sex partners is a young man

> who has a mother who is a dwarf and a 1/2 brother that is a dwarf.

> She mentioned to me last night that both she and a girlfriend (that

> was also had a child but two months later than my daughter did) were

> discussing the above mentioned partner. They both had relations with

> the above mentioned young man and their children share similar

> characteristics. So it appears it could be a likely strong

> possibility that he is the biological father of both children. Which

> brings me to my question. If he is indeed the biological father of the

> children, what are the numbers regarding whether they will be dwarfs?

> My grandson is in the process of being adopted by a wonderful family

> and my grandson is an awesome child (of course *L*). I feel like I

> have an obligation to share this information with them, but I'd like

> to have as much information as possible. Thank you in advance for any

> help you can give me.