Guest guest Posted October 13, 2003 Report Share Posted October 13, 2003 Hi Guys, VERY Important question: Is anyone on an " approved Bariatric Provider List " for insurance companies? I keep hitting a run around when I pursue this. Thanks Beth Sodus RD/LD, Baltimore, MD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2003 Report Share Posted October 13, 2003 I don't think I am. I work out of a community hospital and the billing is done thru the hospital. We do surgeries here but I would say that most pt's nutrition consult is not covered by their insurance. Thanks, Pam Warren, OH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 Hi, Let me jump in here about some information regarding the chicken pox vaccine. It is relatively ineffective - particularly in the long term. Many pediatricians advise you to wait because if the children are relatively healthy, it is better to get the 'natural immunity' by having the chicken pox than by getting the vaccine. The 'natural immunity' is effective long term (that's why the majority of people only get it one time in their life)- there have only been a few studies (one of which I know of in detail from Japan) analyzing the long term effectiveness of the vaccine and it is very small - perhaps not even 12 months. There are no available boosters as far as I know (although it has been awhile since I checked). If children get it older, it is more dangerous (sometimes in severe cases it can lead to sterility) - so if that becomes a concern and the vaccine becomes more effective, then it is a good idea to get it when the child is preteen or pre-pubescent. There is a growing concern that since so many children who have the vaccine are actually getting the chicken pox that the vaccine is ineffective against a possible newly discovered chicken pox strain (or strains) that the vaccine does not protect against. I don't want to be the cause of any undue alarm for people who have given their children the vaccine - it is relatively safe, even if it is ineffective. And yes, there are some cases reported that those who do get the chicken pox who have had the vaccine have a milder case - although that really isn't well documented from what I have seen (again, the concern is what strain of the chicken pox have these vaccinated children really gotten??) - This is all my 'educated' opinion - I have a PhD in biochemistry/molecular biology - just to offer my background. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 Thanks for the info, Robin- -My pediatrician really wants Lily to get the vaccine since her immunity is lowered (but getting beter). But we both agree that sinces there's a 6% chance of the vaccine giving the chicken pox, and since my daughter will certainly do something against the norm if given the chance <g> we keep putting it off. Although - he does want to give my husband the shot, since he's never had chicken pox and, as you said, it could be dangerous for him. Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 Robin, You sound like my pediatrician Thanks for the info. I do know that there is some " type " of booster now, thats what my ped said anyway. That even if I gave Nate the vaccine, he would need a booster within 7 to 10 years (preteen years) to ensure he wont get it as an adult. He went into all of the " ineffectiveness " and such as well. He only recommended it if the child was over 10 and had not had the chicken pox yet. You can get them twice. If you had a mild case when you were young, or if you were exposed to a stronger strain that was a lot different compared to the one you had as a child. Unfortunatly, my ped said that many teens and young adults are getting these " new versions " of chicken pox, even after having it as young children. Sounds like FUN!! Just one more thing to worry about!! We've decided to just put Nate and Alley in a bubble for the rest of thier lives. jk... I dont know what would be worse! A bubble for life or nasty diseases.... hmmm... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 Hey Group: I've been in the hospital for 8 days 7 nights getting IV/Oral Antibiotics; so I have contracted numerous germs and will have more problems this winter. Been there/done that with every test!!! I don't think the Infectionuous disease, Oncologist, or PCP can all agree on what caused the infection. The Vascular Specialist did say that it was 'not' a blood clot. Regarding the Pneumonia shot, I have been getting it for many years. I have been told every 3, 5, and this year. . . now I guess it has been inproved, so that we only need 1 for life. . . or it depends on who you get your information from . . .. they agree to disagree on this also. Take care, and as always, you guys are in my prayers. " K " " I AIN'T FINISHED YET " !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 My daughter used something called Xersox. It can be found on this website: _www.Xero-sox.com_ (http://www.Xero-sox.com) It is completely waterproof..you can go swimming with it if you want to. They use it for casts but can be used for PICCs too. Don't leave it on for more than 30 minutes as it will stop the circulation in your arm. Great product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Hi Dominie and all, I got the Challenger magazine today. I'm not even a Christian and I loved Dominie's story and all of the others. It is quite the interesting magazine. I think I'll send in a subscription request for my Christian brother and Sister in law. Thanks for having it sent to me Dominie. I am loving my new pharmacy. The pharmacist who is the owner, manager, and everything else is a great man. I was complaining to him about my doctor reducing me to Norco from Percocet. Bless his heart he told me to take 2 Norco until he could convince my Dr. to put me back on Percocet. I kid you not, 2 Norco with the methocarbamol and lorazapam kill my pain almost 100%. It doesn't knock me out, make me woozy or anything and yet when I do go to bed I fall right to sleep. It is better then one Percocet 10/325. He takes care of my whole family, remembers our names, and even gave me my antidepressant free last month, instead of the normal $35 co pay. I feel like he knows FMS better then my doctors. I also tale Sam-e on his advise to keep my liver clean. I very much look forward to getting to know all of you. Is there anyone in Washington or Oregon? How about on Myspace? My dad is on there as well as the rest of my family so yes, at 43 I am on myspace every day. Have a wonderful weekend. I wish you many blessings.hugs,Danille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Hi Danille - So glad you liked Challenger magazine. The issue that my " I Couldn't Sleep " story appeared in (Vol. 46, No. 2) had many compelling stories from other people as well. I remember reading it cover to cover with great interest! (If anyone wants a copy of that issue, please write me at dombush@...) - Dominie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 I do have a myspace. My address is nadine_13. My page is set to private, but if you send me a friend request, I'll add you. I'm in Ohio. If you do the whole www.myspace/nadine_13 it should pull me up. I guess (I've heard from others, that there are quite a few Nadine's out there.) Who would have thought? Hope to talk with you soon! Nadine Moonbeam <moonbeam829@...> wrote: Hi Dominie and all, I got the Challenger magazine today. I'm not even a Christian and I loved Dominie's story and all of the others. It is quite the interesting magazine. I think I'll send in a subscription request for my Christian brother and Sister in law. Thanks for having it sent to me Dominie. I am loving my new pharmacy. The pharmacist who is the owner, manager, and everything else is a great man. I was complaining to him about my doctor reducing me to Norco from Percocet. Bless his heart he told me to take 2 Norco until he could convince my Dr. to put me back on Percocet. I kid you not, 2 Norco with the methocarbamol and lorazapam kill my pain almost 100%. It doesn't knock me out, make me woozy or anything and yet when I do go to bed I fall right to sleep. It is better then one Percocet 10/325. He takes care of my whole family, remembers our names, and even gave me my antidepressant free last month, instead of the normal $35 co pay. I feel like he knows FMS better then my doctors. I also tale Sam-e on his advise to keep my liver clean. I very much look forward to getting to know all of you. Is there anyone in Washington or Oregon? How about on Myspace? My dad is on there as well as the rest of my family so yes, at 43 I am on myspace every day. Have a wonderful weekend. I wish you many blessings.hugs,Danille Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 > Hi Dominie and all, > > I got the Challenger magazine today. I'm not even a Christian and I loved Dominie's story and all of the others. It is quite the interesting magazine. I think I'll send in a subscription request for my Christian brother and Sister in law. Thanks for having it sent to me Dominie. > > I am loving my new pharmacy. The pharmacist who is the owner, manager, and everything else is a great man. I was complaining to him about my doctor reducing me to Norco from Percocet. Bless his heart he told me to take 2 Norco until he could convince my Dr. to put me back on Percocet. I kid you not, 2 Norco with the methocarbamol and lorazapam kill my pain almost 100%. It doesn't knock me out, make me woozy or anything and yet when I do go to bed I fall right to sleep. It is better then one Percocet 10/325. He takes care of my whole family, remembers our names, and even gave me my antidepressant free last month, instead of the normal $35 co pay. I feel like he knows FMS better then my doctors. I also tale Sam-e on his advise to keep my liver clean. > > I very much look forward to getting to know all of you. Is there anyone in Washington or Oregon? How about on Myspace? My dad is on there as well as the rest of my family so yes, at 43 I am on myspace every day. > > Have a wonderful weekend. I wish you many blessings. > > hugs, > Danille > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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