Re: I'm new here...

[Guest guest]

Vickie welcome, I'm a newbee too, did you read Dr. Hess's notes on

BPD/DS, Its at the www.duodenalswitch.com site, click on procedures, and go

to the I think the third paragraph, that shows, Dr. Hess Patient Brochure,

its hi-lighted ,its about 22 pages, but he shows the difference between Rny

and Ds, It really helped me, if you haven't looked yet check it out. Some

one mentioned it in one of the postings I read, and I was so thankful to

find it. It really helps.

Hope this helps you some, and from one newbee to another, welcome, and good

luck.

have a smile on me!!

Denice S.

[Guest guest]

Vikie, welcome to the most wonderful, intelligent, compassionate, and

obsessed-with-WLS bunch of people you could wish for! We listen, we

hug, we advise, we encourage, we cry with you, and we laugh with you.

Stick around, post a lot, and join us in our quest for health and

life! {{{{group hug}}}

Brown, SC

Lap DS 10/11/00 :-)

Dr , Marietta, GA

> At the moment I am obsessed, spending all my spare time lurking and

> researching. Wishing I had someone to talk to. I want to thank you

all for

> your postings and the information Good and Bad that you provide. I

am sure

> you will start to see me posting here.

>

> Vickie Hewitt

> SE PA. 44yo - 5'7 " 285 lbs. - BMI 44.7

> Thinking of Dr. Herron - AETNA USHealthcare Open Choice PPO

[Guest guest]

> Hi, I've been lurking for a day or so. Thought I'd take a deep

breath and

> introduce myself.

> I heard about Carnie W. and the RYI, I got intrigued. Then I

discovered

> Heidi's MY WLS site, AMOS and all the rest.

> I feel so confused right now, " is there actually hope " , then I get

scared.

> The DGB/DS surgery seems to be an option for me, I already dump so

the RYI

> doesn't appeal.

> At the moment I am obsessed, spending all my spare time lurking and

> researching. Wishing I had someone to talk to. I want to thank you

all for

> your postings and the information Good and Bad that you provide. I

am sure

> you will start to see me posting here.

>

> Vickie Hewitt

> SE PA. 44yo - 5'7 " 285 lbs. - BMI 44.7

> Thinking of Dr. Herron - AETNA USHealthcare Open Choice PPO

Hi Vickie,

Welcome first of all. I began " lurking " a few months ago myself. I

am having my BPD/DS (Duoedenal Switch) with Dr. Herron next Friday

and can't wait. This surgery (any of them) is not for everyone, but

it sure seems like a miracle to me!!!! Do tons of reading and check

out every aspect of these wonderful sites. If I can help in anyway,

I would be happy to. Where are you from?? Me...in the Phila. area.

36 yrs. old

BMI 52

PS. A friend I met thru this site just had her surgery w/Dr. Herron

and I am pretty sure she had the same insurance as you. Good Luck!

~Kjay~

[Guest guest]

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>

> Hi Vickie,

> Welcome first of all. I began " lurking " a few months ago myself.

I

> am having my BPD/DS (Duoedenal Switch) with Dr. Herron next Friday

> and can't wait. This surgery (any of them) is not for everyone,

but

> it sure seems like a miracle to me!!!! Do tons of reading and

check

> out every aspect of these wonderful sites. If I can help in

anyway,

> I would be happy to. Where are you from?? Me...in the Phila. area.

> 36 yrs. old

> BMI 52

> PS. A friend I met thru this site just had her surgery w/Dr. Herron

> and I am pretty sure she had the same insurance as you. Good Luck!

> ~Kjay~

I am in the Phila. area out in Exton. I have seen on the AMOS site

that Dr Herron has done some surgeries with my insurance. But my

insurance has a statement that says it only covers RYI, so I'll have

to ask the Dr about how he managed it.

Vickie

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/27/2000 11:22:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

vickie.hewitt@... writes:

<< At the moment I am obsessed, spending all my spare time lurking and

researching. Wishing I had someone to talk to. I >>

Hi Vickie,

Boy I was the same way. I lived at this computer. I don't know how I would

have gotten through without this list.

Please talk to us we are here for you! Welcome to the family!

Hugs,

------

Ronda in Ohio, age 40

Starting weight 230, Now 133

Starting BMI 41, Now 23.7

Open BPD/DS, 08/31/99

Dr. Maguire, Kettering Ohio

United Healthcare, Federal

buggles60@...

[Guest guest]

Welcome Vickie H!!! ~hugs~ You will find this to be a supportive group that

talks about EVERYTHING that has to do with WLS. I look forward to seeing

your posts!

Rabecca

[Guest guest]

Hi Vicki - welcome out of lurkdom. You'll find this group to be wonderful,

fun, silly and supportive. I'm a pre-op too. I had my consult last week

with Dr in Marietta, GA. Where do you live? isn't Heidi's site

awesome? I found it early on in my research too - it answered questions I

didn't even know I had. Sending happy thoughts and warm wishes....denise W

[Guest guest]

I'm new here...

> Hi, I've been lurking for a day or so. Thought I'd take a deep breath and

> introduce myself.

>>Vickie,

Sometimes it's good to obsess. It will lead you to researching whatever

would be best for you. And that's what you need most. And you can talk to

us anytime,we've got lots of stories. Let me know if I can be of any help.

Best Wishes,

Laurel