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farmgirl

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  1. farmgirl

    Getting banded in St. Louis

    Wendy, Could you tell me where Dr Wagner practices and if you know his self pay costs? I have been looking in Chicago, but St Louis is more familiar to me. Thanks for your help and keep up the good work. Shelley
  2. farmgirl

    Frustrated...

    Not that you are passing blame, but have you ever asked your son his opinion of his behavior at daycare. I have seen it several times where provider and children just don't hit it off and no matter what he would do it becomes an issue. Displine is extremely tough, hang in there but also listen to what he has to say about his day. Yes a three year old can't be in charge but sometimes it is the only way to get a point across. Good luck with the new school. I would save my $150 for now and see how it goes. Thinking about you, sometimes parenting just isn't a textbook. Shelley
  3. farmgirl

    Dr.'s in Chicago?

    Siva1, which HMO are you using
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    Dr.'s in Chicago?

    Forgot to ask, what part of Illinios?
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    Dr.'s in Chicago?

    I have heard good things about the Wish Center in Chicago, can take some parts of their seminar online, price I just received was $11,500 which is good. Still seeing if insurance will help with mine or self pay. Good luck to your friend!
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    Carbonation

    I just plain need bubbles or the carmel coloring. Because I can drink diet, no caffeine, no sodium, it has to be the bubbles or coloring. Never have figured it out. You guys are all an inspiration. Been reading for months, just haven't made the jump and one of the silly reasons is giving up diet bubbles. Food too, but bubbles are a concern. LOL
  7. Hi, I have been researching alot, I live in central Illinois and the Wish Center is right there in Chicago and self pay is around 11,000. Don't know about the Unicare. Lots of stuff here to read about the procedure. Good Luck
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    H*O*M*E From Surgery

    Welcome home and wishing you a speedy recovery, you have waited so long! We were all waiting to here from you. Glad all went well Shelley
  9. farmgirl

    Short Shorts!

    Lucky you, capris hit me at the ankles, b/c of being height challenged! And petite sizes don't go big enough. Wish they made just plain short and plump sizes. LOL
  10. farmgirl

    What does everyone do for a living?

    Everyone sounds so great and what interesting mix of people!!! I personally own a flower shop, work full time in the erosion control field (have to have soil for those flowers) DH is a farmer. Have 2 kids, son 14, daughter 5. Hoping to be a bandster soon.
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    I think it's over !

    I will probably end up self pay. I spoke to the Wish Center, in Chicago yesterday and self pay is 11,000. Fills are extra, vary from 105-160 depending if need barium swallow. Chicago isn't too far depending on where you are in Ohio. Shelley
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    OT but I am sooooooo MAD!!

    I personally own a flower shop, and you are always better off calling a shop directly. I do business with 800-flowers and they always blame the florist. But you realize you may pay 75 for it and the florist may get 69 on their order. They always get their cut. They give us impossible orders to fill for the money and sometimes I don't know why I don't cut ties with them but more and more people are using them and it is all about volume. If you call the florist directly you will know if they don't have something and they will get the directions right. Hope this helps.
  13. I am looking also, it is open season for us. Lets research and win.
  14. My insurance is having open season, any suggestions on how to find the details of what each company will cover. I have beeen to their websites and not much detail. Any help would be appreciated, my current carrier does not cover banding. thanks
  15. farmgirl

    Open Season, any suggestions

    Unfortunately it is a group of local gov't agencies so we don't have a human resources person, but I will surely find someone who can guide me in the right direction.
  16. farmgirl

    MY Mother Said...........

    I have set back quietly for several weeks and read, learned and have been thankful for all the information. But to be honest I think your Mother is being selfish. I am personally to the point doing something like this is for me first and everyone will get the secondary benefits. Sometimes our families can be so selfish in not wanting others to succeed, because they are scared to succeed themselves.
  17. farmgirl

    Is health Alliance covering the lap band yet?

    I am also looking into Health Alliance covering, I will let you know my answer as soon as I receive on. My PCP is looking into it for me.

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