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02-04-2007, 12:06 PM
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| Newbie |  Hi all
I thought I would stop by and say hi. My wife is scheuled for vertical sleeve surgery on Feb 14 in just a week. I've been researching this subject for the past few months so I'll know what to expect. She has opted for the Vertical Sleeve Surgery option. We are self pay as our insurance will not pay. We found a center in Baton Rouge that is close to the prices in Mexico so we will be doing the surgery there. I don't have the link right now and I'll post it later in case any one is interested. Since we are self pay I set upa couple of blogs on this subject in hopes of paying for the surgery from revenue off those sites, but that has not worked out very well. We put some money back in a cafeteria plan at work, but we had some bad information and that is not enough to pay for the surgery. We had to borrow money for it, but I think in the end this will work out for the best. Anyway I'm sure I'll be spending some time around here to leanr even more of what to expect post surgery as I have not done any research into that phase as of yet.
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02-04-2007, 01:28 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
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WELCOME TO THE BOARD! MAY your wifes surgery on the 14th go well. i wish her a text book perfect surgery with no complications. ALL the best to you and her. and look forward to getting to know you and your wife thru your posts.
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02-04-2007, 01:34 PM
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| Guru In Training  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Upstate, NY
Posts: 285
Weight Statistics 1-22-07 Surgery Date:
Height: 225 lb Start Weight:
154 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
71 lb Weight Loss:
29 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.5555555556 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 41 BMI Start:
31 BMI Current:
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HI and welcome to a wonderful forum! Good luck to you and your wife on Feb 14th....I will put you both in my prayers. My very best to you both! If you have any questions, please fire away....we are here for you both on many levels  Valerie***
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02-05-2007, 02:26 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii
Posts: 4,012
Blog Entries: 9 Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
130 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.4782608696 % % Lost:
June 23 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.0629552549 BMI Start:
23.7747138398 BMI Current:
22.860301769 BMI Goal:
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02-05-2007, 03:29 AM
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Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. If you are self pay, how much of the pre-op studies that insurance requries have your wife gone through? Jumping through the insurance hoops is not fun and takes time, but often, the hoops helps in giving the patients and drs indications of underlying problems that may need attention, either pre-op or post op. Be sure to attend as many pre op sessions as you can, and attend support meetings as often as you can to ensure success of the surgery. Remember, this surgery is only a tool, it is up to your wife to make the tool work. ((((((HUGS))))) May your journey go well.
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02-05-2007, 06:19 AM
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Thanks for everyone's kind words. As far as the insurance we have done just about everything we can with it. We have been able to get our primary pyschian to do a lot of the preop stuff which is covered by insurance. and since since we are going out of town for the surgery, he will be doing a lot of the post op stuff so that is good. The center is Vista Bariatric Center in Baton Rouge LA incase any one is interested I totally agree about the meetings I've been to two meetings and they where so informative to me. I'll tell the truth, originally I was not behind this surgery. The main reason I was not really behind it was that I did not realize how serious a medical problem morbid obesity was and I did not really even think Jackie was obese. A little big sure, but not too bad. Once I realized what the actual symtoms where and what sort of health issues can be caused by weight issues, I changed my mine. A little education can go a long way in helping you understand items. Thanks to everyone for particpating here its because of places such as this that I have learned alot information about this problem and I know I still have a lot to learn. Thanks Bruce
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02-05-2007, 07:37 AM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Milford Kansas
Posts: 1,205
Weight Statistics 09/01/2006 Start Date:
5' 4"
Height:
254 lb Start Weight:
144 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.3070866142 % % Lost:
02/01/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 43.5942382812 BMI Start:
24.71484375 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
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Bruce welcome to the boards.. I will be praying for you and your wife on Valentines Day. It sounds like she has a huge support system from you, which is great she is going to need it after the surgery!!! If you have any questions you have come to the right place. |
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02-05-2007, 09:25 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
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AND then there will be so many questions and information to learn post op too! WERE here for any and all questions, fears and support you and your lovely wife need! hugs
__________________ LISA http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass |
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02-05-2007, 02:46 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: VA
Posts: 814
Weight Statistics 2/06 Start Date:
5/22/06 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
310 lb Start Weight:
170 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
140 lb Weight Loss:
20 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.1612903226 % % Lost:
09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.0298438935 BMI Start:
27.4357208448 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
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02-06-2007, 05:25 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Davenport, IA
Posts: 1,356
Weight Statistics 12/28/06 Start Date:
May 14, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
253 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
61 lb Weight Loss:
42 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.1106719368 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 42.0968047337 BMI Start:
31.9469822485 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
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