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In a message dated 11/29/2003 12:57:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Mylou52

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> Hi, I am Marilyn Childers, Fairmont, WV. I have been reading and receiving

> your posts for a long time but didn't know how to post!!! Duh. Well, I

> figured it out and sent a response on 's latest post. I have to

introduce

> myself so that I can post now. I am 3 yrs post op from my first rny which

> resulted in SLD. I am 2 yrs post op from my second revision to transection.

I

> am preparing for abdominoplasty which was JUST approved yesterday by Blue

> Cross/Blue Shield federal program. I am thrilled but scared too! Any body

> that has good results from the panniculectomy or abdominoplasty I appreciate

it

> because I am frightened but excited too. I have had two surgeries and this

> is my THIRD hernia repair. I have a double hernia which will be fixed at the

> same time as panniculectomy. Love reading your ideas/expertise in all areas

> of our lives. THANKS SUE BARR FOR YOUR ADVICE ON YOUR WEBSITE AND TEENA

> ADLER TOO. THE KIND OFFERINGS OF YOUR LETTERS ETC. HELPED ME GET APPROVED.

And

> it is very difficult to get approved by BC/BS federal insurer.

>

> Your NEW (but not really) member,

>

> Marilyn Childers

> Fairmont, WV

> -120 lbs @ 5 ' 2 " tall and BMI of 30 something.....can't remember right now.

> Two profiles listed on obesityhelp com <A

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ityHelp Member Profile</A>

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