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By ATLGirl, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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MemphisWLS    58

MemphisWLS
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Thanks so much. Appreciate the response. We only have 3 doctors here in Memphis. Dr Woodman for both Baptist and Methodist hospitals and Drs. Wagner and Weaver at St. Francis. I work at Baptist so my ins will not pay for me to go to St. Francis. I only have the option of dr. Woodman and he is a brilliant surgeon I hear, but from threads he has horrible follow up and a bully. I am going to call Nashville areas centers to see if my ins will pay and what other options I have.

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Nurse 52    94

Nurse 52
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That is so true I have BCBS of TN and my job is in AZ put my home company is I TN I had my surgery in Mexico last July :)

@@MemphisWLS

Also most insurance in TN doesn't cover WLS surgery so a lot of people from TN are going to mexico for surgery. You are going to find fewer people that had surgery in TN. That doesn't say anything bad about your doctor. Plus you should ask in the general part of the forums. There are very few active African Americans that post in this thread.

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MemphisWLS    58

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How was Mexico and which Doctor? Please tell me a bit more. I have been researching Mexico too. Dr Ortiz in Tijuana. It's amazing how dr. Woodman is one of the best in the area and he has done over 5000 procedures and I am looking at Ortiz with over 16000 under their belt. Some of the other doctors on this forum have about 200 and they claim to be the best to. This WLS is about to drive me crazy. I over research everything....

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Nurse 52    94

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Mexico wonderful experience since I'm a RN I'm very critical about my Dr's I went to Long Term VSG Dr Maytorena in Tijuana. I had diabetes and was on 2 meds for that and insulin at night along with 2 blood pressure medication and sleep apnea those things are gone and I feel wonderful.

How was Mexico and which Doctor? Please tell me a bit more. I have been researching Mexico too. Dr Ortiz in Tijuana. It's amazing how dr. Woodman is one of the best in the area and he has done over 5000 procedures and I am looking at Ortiz with over 16000 under their belt. Some of the other doctors on this forum have about 200 and they claim to be the best to. This WLS is about to drive me crazy. I over research everything....


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LadyK44    263

LadyK44
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Please research B12. I have been reading. It some cases it is linked with breast cancer. Do for your body what is best. I have stopped receiving the injections. Your body your choice. Peace!

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OutsideMatchInside    10,166

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Please research B12. I have been reading. It some cases it is linked with breast cancer. Do for your body what is best. I have stopped receiving the injections. Your body your choice. Peace!

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Where did you read this? Most research shows that women with breast cancer have lower b-12 and B12 lowers your risk for breast cancer.

B-12 is essential for many bodily functions.

Studies have shown that a deficiency of Vitamin B12 can lead to abnormal mental symptoms. These symptoms may include ataxia (shaky movements and unsteady gait), muscle weakness, spasticity (stiff or rigid muscles), incontinence (lack of bladder and/or bowel control), hypotension (low blood pressure), vision problems, dementia, psychoses (abnormal condition of the mind), and mood disturbances. Giving Vitamin B12 by mouth, by injection, or by nasal inhalation is effective for preventing and treating dietary vitamin B12 deficiency.

Don't just stop taking it ask your Dr.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/vitamin-b12/evidence/hrb-20060243

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Applebootom9    164

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@@DeeJack08, All I have to say is wow!

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brandnewjae    9

brandnewjae
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Hello all. I'm in the very early stages of this process. Meeting with my surgeon for the first time on Tuesday. Nervous, excited and looking forward to connecting with everyone here.

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