JamieNP

If it comes down to it, let me know and I can send you some ideas for an appeal letter. Your denial letter should come this week also, and it will say exactly why you were denied (at least mine did). I almost gave up and I sulked for a few days. But then I figured it was worth the fight. And now I am getting banded in 3 days!

Maggie, wait until your surgeon's office talks with Tricare. I had my appeal letter together and didn't need it. My office talked with Tricare and found out the details.

Well, we all have prejudices, don't we?

Obama sure did agree with McCain a lot. Obama is a good speaker, but he seemed as though he was giving a prepared speech (this seemed to get better as the debate went on). Remember, the questions were not given to the speakers before. McCain took information from the question...like the example from Eisenhower... to help support his answer. And McCain appeared as though he was actually answering the questions, instead of giving a speech. Obama looked tired and had dark circles under his eyes (I have met him in person and he is a handsome man, but looks older in person). McCain looked better than usual last night, which was surprising since this week has been kind of crazy.

My quote: 7. Obama has no business leading a military that he has no respect for. (jwrn quickly places the target on her back). I guess my views are pretty similar to Palin's. The reply: To say that our military is stupid and doesn't repsect Senator Obama is pretty nasty indeed. As I was saying earlier, taking one piece and twisting it to fit your view of Republicans. Just sign me: Proud daughter of a Vietnam vet (my "daddy" is deceased and owns no oil wells), Proud wife of a 28 year, silver star, Army special ops combat Pilot, Proud mother of an Army special ops soldier (son), and Proud mother of an Army National guard 2nd Lt (daughter med ops).

As far as Support groups, I live in Nashville. There are several support groups throughout the area and they are free to anyone that wants to go. A support group should be free. Depending on if you surgeon does your fills under fluro, I would think costs vary. This doesn't sound right. You could find out what other surgeons charge and then present this to your surgeon. Just flat out tell them, Dr.'s so and so does not charge support groups and the fills cost ____, why would I want to go to you...what is the benefit of this? It better come with bells and whistles.

Yes, I have seen a slag pond. I have also seen McDonald's fast food wrappers on the side of the road, but you don't see anyone picketing them for adding to pollution or for killing innocent cows and chickens (or what ever those little nuggets are made out of). No offense but you are taking one bit and stretching it to fit your "view" of Republicans. Nowhere have I EVER seen where a Republican said that everyone should believe in God and everyone should be one Religion. I have not seen anywhere where there was a certain book Palin wanted out of the library. It is like saying that since Michelle Obama said this was the first time she was proud to be an American, then "everyone should have been ashamed to be Americans". Or since Obama is for late term abortion, then everyone should get an abortion. Or since Biden didn't know his history (aka Roosevelt and his TV broadcast) he should not be in public office. It is just taking one piece and twisting it to your liking. Military...well, I don't know a military person that is FOR Obama (ok, maybe one). Funny, Iraq is now a stable country with a population that is grateful for our Military. You just don't see that on the news.

1. It doesn't matter if you believe in it or not, and it doesn't make either one of us "radicals". The Bible is an extremely important book. Fortunately in this country you have the right to believe in what you want. But things are changing. Christians are the ones that are being discriminated against (sound familiar?) Every other religion can be taught or expressed in public schools (except maybe wiccan?), but Christianity is frowned upon. 2. No matter what you believe, "God" was very important to our founding fathers 3. I don't know this for a fact...just an observation. I would say Obama believes in Creationism (hence his involvement with Wright). 4. I don't believe that porn or soft porn or sexually explicit books should be available to my children at school. Fine, if you want to show your kids a Playboy at home, I guess that is your right. Check out Snopes, the Palin thing is false. 5. I have a right to bear arms. My house is very well protected. :thumbup: 6. Drilling for oil does not mean destroying the surrounding environment and wildlife. My family owns numerous oil wells...trust me on this one (my mom owns a botanical garden an arboretum). 7. Obama has no business leading a military that he has no respect for. (jwrn quickly places the target on her back). I guess my views are pretty similar to Palin's.

Could it be from the actual injection? You have to pass through tissue to get there

I have a degree in biology and I believe in creation and God

I hated that run around. Good luck and let us know when you get approved. I am going to my surgeon to day for my preop and then to the hospital for other tests..just 4 more days!!

I saw those Dr. Rutledge videos, and how he interviews patients. Wish I had never looked.:tongue2:

I am totally with you Marcie! I work nights and broke down yesterday...ate a Lean cuisine. I was feeling week and dizzy. This is going to be interesting when I have the band. I have been creative with the shakes (but it is hard to do at work).

There are several people here that have crohn's and have been banded. Type in "crohn's" in the search box and you should be able to find the threads.

Welcome! Just make sure you talk with your surgeon and get educated on all of the complications. I can see why bypass would not be a choice for you, but lapband..I don't know. Since Crohn's can affect the entire digestive system, it may be contraindicated.

I told my Surgeon that I wanted to just take about 3 days off, and he said "absolutely not!" I am a CCU nurse and do lifting and I am on my feet. Guess I will be taking 2 weeks off!

Don't go on a diet until you get approved. You may have to gain just a few lbs if you are borderline (remember, I was 6.5 lbs under the med frame requirement).

I can answer that for you. They send you a denial letter and it will state why you were denied. I was denied and they said, in so many words that, Yes I had the comorbidities but the weight required for my height was 227 and my weight was 220.5. I ended up reweighing and got approved.

It is behind a little...it didn't show up until at least 24 hours after I knew I was approved.

Good luck! Mine is on the 30th also.

Maggie, You HAVE to appeal. A lot of times it is because the doc's office did not send everything in. When you denial letter comes in, see exactly what it says...then appeal.

I read "one for the money", and actually bought the next one..just don't know where I put it.

To be honest, the "Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies" was very informative, especially if you are just getting started. Has insurance information, diet information, etc.

While being on my Preop diet, I am mourning juicy cheeseburgers and an ice cold coke...maybe some mozzarella sticks and ranch dressing.:smile:

I am finishing the first of the Twilight books, and I have the others on hand for after the surgery. They are good! My daughter read them and told me that I "HAD" to read them!:wink_smile::smile: