Nurse_Lenora
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Working in the medical field, joint commission, and water sipping
Nurse_Lenora replied to Katrinakit's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I have always used a desk drawer at the Nurses station. My clerks ALWAYS have an empty drawer for purses etc and I just drop my bottle of water in there and pull it out when needed -
No confidentiality about posts on Bariatric Pal! Shows up on Google search
Nurse_Lenora replied to VDB's topic in Rants & Raves
Its easy to change your name and delete photos.....maybe even start new email that does not have your name in it and use that for sites such as this. Just another way to maintain some semblance of annonymity....... -
Insure protein just delivered
Nurse_Lenora replied to lsmith715's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
If you have a friend who can buy you gift cards for costco you can shop there without a membership -
The Dr. Supervised Diet & Questions about Illinois Medicaid
Nurse_Lenora replied to Beck90's topic in Insurance & Financing
I'm in IL and just started my 6 month wait this month also. It seems like it will be forever but I know it will go quickly! Have you found a surgeon and a program ? -
Self pay Indiana sleevers? Help!
Nurse_Lenora replied to hawkeyJeff's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Have you looked into the center at St Joseph hospital in Chicago? Dr Lutfi is excellent and I believe they offer a self pay option. Good luck! -
It's very common in those who are overweight but also in women who have been pregnant. The increased pressure on the abdomen can lead to hiatal hernia especially. I'm having my Upper GI soon and I am about 98% sure they will find I have a hiatal hernia. My surgeon says it is his policy to always repair hernias when he operates.
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Share your profession
Nurse_Lenora replied to Bloomer723's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Pediatric Nurse...I care for tiny people! -
Who, and when, to tell about surgery?
Nurse_Lenora replied to SuperSecretIdentity's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am going with a need to know basis and for me that means my partner and she won't tell anyone ! Oh and my surgeon ! I will let him know ! LOL!! -
Thinking of changing surgeons
Nurse_Lenora replied to gsusser's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Before you change surgeons I would call your insurance company and ask about how difficult is it to switch mid way through the process. Also if they can recommend a surgeon so it will be someone who is familiar with your insurance process and hopefully will not delay the process much if at all. Good luck!
