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Thanks everyone! You all have been so helpful! I hate starting over again, but I know it will be worth it!

You both have been so helpful, thank you! I will check obesity help and see if I can find it. I agree with you all , by gosh...If I want the band I am entitled to get it! <humph!> LOL Thanks a ton!!

Yep, Dr. Hornbostel...he is no longer doing Lapband. But thanks for trying! :nervous

Ok I need to give a brief intro first...I had my consult with Dr. Philip Hornbostel in MO July of 2006 and my first appt. was supposed to be Oct. 24, 2006. My father became ill with lung cancer and subsequently passed away during that time so, suffice to say, I did not go to my appt. I talked with Dr. Hornbostel's office staff this morning and they said they quit the Lapband because THEIR patients gained all the weight back plus some! She even went on to give me examples of two clients who were banded two years ago and after initial weightloss are now heavier! :faint: This can not be reality for everyone! I have seen losers on here that are 3 and 4 years out that are as skinny as ever! If you follow the program you should not regain it! Anyway, they offered to schedule me for gastric bypass. No offense to anyone, but I want the BAND NOT BYPASS! I know the bypass is great and lots of you have done super, but it is not for me. So, now what??? He only does bypass. I don't want bypass........I am a Medicare patient so it has to be at a Center of Excellence and he is the only one I know. Can anyone give me any info?? I am flabbergasted! I am willing to travel for my surgery, so if you know of a Medicare approved in your area, please do not hesitate to let me know! I am so disappointed! :think

Does anyone know how I can find out what surgeons I can use in Missouri or Kansas that are Medicare certified centers for excellence? I found the site for hospital listings, but not one for physicians. Thanks!

Does anyone know how I can find out what surgeons I can use in Missouri or Kansas that are Medicare certified centers for excellence? I found the site for hospital listings, but not one for physicians. Thanks!

I have a 2002 sporty black Cougar, she is my baby! When I graduate with my Masters in May I want a purple 350 Z (even though we have a lot of nasty weather here, and rear wheels are not my specialty!). If I truly don't like driving it in the snow and ice, I will get a new Eclipse....they are sooooo cute!

Very good point Alexandra! I did not have the courts figure in anything about college, THAT was a BAD idea! There are also school events, functions, fees, uniforms, etc. (that money adds up so fast!) that you should get in a legally approved agreement. It is so hard to think out of the box to the future, but so beneficial! My child support was made to go until my children turned 22 and that has been so helpful with college, I don't know what I would have done with no child support after 18 and both in college! UUGHH Oh, another thing....I did not have anything in about orthodontics, I have now paid $7,000.00 for two kids to get braces! Okay, I am done rambling! lol

Medicare also covers those of us who are disabled, no matter what our age may be.

I might be way off here, but it seems he is being more than fair about dividing assets etc....maybe you shouldn't push it. I was married for 17 years and have two children, my ex made about what yours does and he pays $700 a month and that is for 2 kids and alimony. We divorced 4 years ago, so it has not been too long. The judge ordered $300 per child and $100 for alimony. However, the judge did something that I had never seen and that was a debit/credit ratio (obviously incoming to outgoing). My ex had a high debt ratio (he drives race cars) so that could be why he picked that amount. Anyway, I hope the ramble helped and good luck!

Hey Auto, that story was really interesting, thanks! The last line says that it is not covered by Medicare, is that just there? I know it covers here, so I was just wondering. Thanks again for the info.

He licked his own elbow Kare??? Wow, maybe it only works on adults! I asked everyone I could at class (about 50 people) and none of them could lick the 'ole elbow. Maybe youngsters can . Anyone have a youngster they can ask to try it? I am fresh out! LOL Both of my old kids (college age) can't do it.

OHHHH she is a doll!!!!

HI Susannah, I too have my consult next month (Oct 25) and I also have MS. I was only diagnosed a month ago after some weird numb leg feelings and strange sensations on my face. When I found out the results of my MRI (several areas of myleniation) I was floored, I was never aware of how different the types of MS etc. I wish you luck on the consult, when is yours? I will let you know how mine goes.

I had my Carin Terrier for 17 years after rescuing her from the pound the day they were putting her down! When she died it was a family member that I lost. It is strange that reading these posts still can make me cry and Tanya has been gone for 4 years!! You will never regret the decision to bless your life with a four legged friend and they will never ask for money or the car keys!!! Best of luck and congrats!