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ProsperNLose    0

ProsperNLose
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I live in Cincinnati,Ohio.

Im 5'2,200lbs, 26 yrs and suffer form asthma,sarcoid and was told I had a mild stroke at 16 yrs old.I have a family history of Heart Failure on both sides, and Diabetes.

Q:I have been to to family doctors,and despite my dieting for the last 7 years and having a trainer and joining a fitness club trying on my own,they both refuse to look into this final option(Lap Band).Is their any other options for me..since my doctor wont even refer me for help???

Im gonna have a hard time getting financing or Insurance(Medicaid)... as it is.

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saraincincy    0

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Hi Shay,

I am also in Cincinnati :) I am in a similiar boat with you and have just now decided that instead of letting life pass me by I am jumping on it. Opening up a Credit Card (0% for a year atleast :grouphug: and going to Mexico. I'm still debating on the surgeon but probably Kuri in TJ. I'm figuring that with all the money I spend on Wieght Watchers/ and over the years diet Meds of all sorts. and other medication (that hopefully someday it will even out if I get off of them). I have been on here and many other boards (Yahoo groups Bandsters and Mexican Bandsters) researching and I fill confident in my decision. If it is something you know you want to do just make it happen. Life is too short.

Feel free to email me. If you want a Buddy to go through it with.

Sara

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Thankyou for your support,it is even unlikely that I can get a credit card.

Im am very much feeling they way you do anyway...I will b e more than happy to speak with you during your transition.

I suppose anyway I should ask you what credit card are u going through....would you send me a link???I've been using all my options even though I've been getting turned down.:phanvan

Congrats!!

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akyoung    0

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Hi, I'm from Piqua, Ohio and just applied for my financing today. I don't know whether or not it will go through but I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I, too, have decided on Dr. Kuri in TJ --to be done hopefully in January. What concerns me is that I have no idea where or who will do the fills..... Does any bariatric doctor do the fills?

I wish you both the best... let me know how it goes.

Angela.

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Trace Curry    1

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Angela,

I am very familiar with Piqua - used to live in Greenville. I have a lot of patients up there actually. We take care of a lot of Dr. Kuri's patients.

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND

DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Hi, I'm from Piqua, Ohio and just applied for my financing today. I don't know whether or not it will go through but I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I, too, have decided on Dr. Kuri in TJ --to be done hopefully in January. What concerns me is that I have no idea where or who will do the fills..... Does any bariatric doctor do the fills?

I wish you both the best... let me know how it goes.

Angela.

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akyoung    0

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Thank you for responding so quickly. I was actually just looking for you on the internet, I've read so many positive posts about you and your facility. Is the seminar you offer for your paitents only or can anyone attend?

Angela

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Trace Curry    1

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Anyone can attend a seminar.

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND

DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Thank you for responding so quickly. I was actually just looking for you on the internet, I've read so many positive posts about you and your facility. Is the seminar you offer for your paitents only or can anyone attend?

Angela

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