Thanks for the support

[Guest guest]

Hi Nerys,

" All I know about the bone scan is they inject dye into you and then have

alook, in hubbys case at his chest and back. He overheard the doc say on the

phone when he was organising it, that he wants to check for a muscle wasting

disease "

Mitochondrial?

" so hopefully it is not that. "

Agreed! Gets into that horrible cycle when you want to know what is wrong

but you dont want anything to be wrong!

" his sister doesn't think he is ill coz he looks ok. She is

surprised when we say we are going to the doctors!!!!!! "

Yeah.... you are not allowed to look well and be sick. Society is not very

nice about that! Family, well... mostly they dont even rate as memebers of

Society (Not that I am being sarcastic or anything <grin>)

" Anyway thank again for your support and hope you are all having a better

day! "

Pleasure, and hope you and your man have a better day too! Write when ever

you want!

love Aisha.

[Guest guest]

Great a! Im cheering you on in your recovery!!

~~

Throughout this rotten used-to-be-cold, but is now bacterial laryngitis (aka strep-throat), with sinusitus (for good measure), you all have been great. I really appreciate it. I hate being sick. I don't like sleeping all day, and I don't like the coughing, sneezing, yucky stuff that comes with it! I know...no one likes to be sick. But, I am getting better - to put it mildly, things are draining. Its a good sign - GROSS - but good! <smile> But, I have been working out anyway. I did cardio to a home video today, felt really good, and tomorrow I fully intend to go to the gym. Nutrition has gone by the wayside, but slowly it is returning to normal. Thank you, thank you! a

[Guest guest]

Hang in there a. I assume you are now on antibiotics. Maybe use yogurt as a carb for a couple meals a day until you are through the course of treatment. :=)

[Guest guest]

....

I figured that one out awhile ago.... I just don't concentrate (haven't in

the past) on me. Congratulations... this is a big realization!!!! There

are many of us who are concentrating on just getting healthy.... I think

that works into the 50% part of me!!!!

> Me(50%)+diet(20%)+exercise(20%)+support(10%)=weight loss.

>

> My personal key is me...I am worth it. I am worth getting up every

> morning and fixing my hair and putting on make-up.

I started this in November... I realized (with my marriage falling apart)

that I was wearing unattractive clothes & never putting on makeup... After

all, I was going to exercise (swimming alot for me), then do housework, cook

clean, pick up the kids, homework.... why should I put on makeup & dress

nicer? It has made a world of difference in my self esteem. I even cut

off my hair!!! And I love it! {Everyone says I look 10 years younger... so

I figured I look 31... (since I am 41) right!?!? Then I realized that I

might have looked 51 before my make over so... maybe I look my age now!!!!}

who cares if everyone else turns their nose's up.

I will say that I think this attitude is important not just for you but for

your family's health too. My husband is from Morocco & we own an Italian

Restaurant... we live in a farming community .. so our foods are different

to many people around here. I also have a 23 year old SIL who just moved in

with us from Morocco. I asked her to cook her favorite " pizza " for us. It

was a tuna pizza with tomatoes, onion, black olive, green pepper, very

little cheese and a carrot salad thingy that she put on top. My kids had a

hard time eating it. I personally thought it was great. I made the kids

eat it.. I am going to get stricter about my meals. I have cooked low fat

for years & years... but I truly believe that I need to make my meals

vegetable based & not meat (or fish) based. .... I will never become a true

vegetarian because I do like meat & especially fish.

I deserve to be the best and most loving mother I can be to my girls.

>

> It is not about weight or size or fat or any of that extra BS. It is

> all about how I feel about myself. I should allow no one to tell how

> I think or feel about myself.

That is right!!!!

Keep this attitude up & keep sharing it with us.... It will help us all gain

that positive outlook.

[Guest guest]

I was amazed to find out(from Tamar's book the most helpful book I've

ever read) that most people with OCD have such a long period of time

before onset and diagnosis. We should all pat ourselves on the back

for doing such a good job of listening to our children and seeking

out the help they need. Are any members in Clolrado? - Bonnie

>

Dear Bonnie,

I also found Dr. Chansky's book extremely helpful. It's such a kid-

friendly approach. I have loved the phrase " boss it back. " What kid

doesn't understand saying to someone (or to ocd) " You're not the boss

of me! " :-)

And I agree that I'm extremely grateful that we've had this diagnosed

now, and not 20 years from now. We are all on the road to helping

our children deal with Ocd, instead of labeling them " difficult " and

throwing our hands up in the air (not that we don't *feel* like doing

that sometimes....) :-)

Blessings,

[Guest guest]

I was amazed to find out(from Tamar's book the most helpful book I've

ever read) that most people with OCD have such a long period of time

before onset and diagnosis. We should all pat ourselves on the back

for doing such a good job of listening to our children and seeking

out the help they need. Are any members in Clolrado? - Bonnie

>

Dear Bonnie,

I also found Dr. Chansky's book extremely helpful. It's such a kid-

friendly approach. I have loved the phrase " boss it back. " What kid

doesn't understand saying to someone (or to ocd) " You're not the boss

of me! " :-)

And I agree that I'm extremely grateful that we've had this diagnosed

now, and not 20 years from now. We are all on the road to helping

our children deal with Ocd, instead of labeling them " difficult " and

throwing our hands up in the air (not that we don't *feel* like doing

that sometimes....) :-)

Blessings,

[Guest guest]

I was amazed to find out(from Tamar's book the most helpful book I've

ever read) that most people with OCD have such a long period of time

before onset and diagnosis. We should all pat ourselves on the back

for doing such a good job of listening to our children and seeking

out the help they need. Are any members in Clolrado? - Bonnie

>

Dear Bonnie,

I also found Dr. Chansky's book extremely helpful. It's such a kid-

friendly approach. I have loved the phrase " boss it back. " What kid

doesn't understand saying to someone (or to ocd) " You're not the boss

of me! " :-)

And I agree that I'm extremely grateful that we've had this diagnosed

now, and not 20 years from now. We are all on the road to helping

our children deal with Ocd, instead of labeling them " difficult " and

throwing our hands up in the air (not that we don't *feel* like doing

that sometimes....) :-)

Blessings,

[Guest guest]

Sue, don't ever fault yourself for being a concerned

parent. You were not acting irrational! You care for

the well being, physical and emotional, of your

children AND their comfort level with what they go

through. Obviously Kate was not comfortable with what

DICK left her with! :*(

Congratulations on the new car!!! She'll enjoy that

time together.

--- sue brown <sue@...> wrote:

> Thanks to each of you who has offered an ear this

> morning. I'm so very

> upset right now. I really resent being made to feel

> that I'm at fault

> for not trusting Kate to babysit.

> I called Kate last night with the purpose of telling

> her that I finally

> got another car. It's a 2001 Ford Focus 4 door. It's

> bright red. I have

> always wanted a red car. I was so thrilled just

> looking at it.

> So, I'm going to take Kate and go for a ride in our

> new red car. We are

> going to get ice cream (but not to eat in the car)

> and enjoy the day.

> Maybe I can relax some. I have someone who is going

> to checkup on Karrie

> throughout the day, so I feel a little better about

> her. Won't feel

> right until she's safe at home, though.

> Sue (zoom-zoom)

>

>

=====

Christie

*Momi* of Sara 9, Sabaa 6, Alia 5 and Hana 7 weeks (ds)

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

The fact that he told Kate to tell you something that wasn't true is proof

that he knew what he was doing was wrong and did it anyway.

CK,

Mom to Ian (2/89),

(9/90),

and Rose (6/94)

[Guest guest]

I can't believe that you feel guilty (well yes I can) but you shouldn't be.

A 12 year old should not under any circumstances be babysitting - for any

child. It is supposedly illegal here in the UK to have a babystitter under

the age of 16. Problem is they only prosecute if any harm comes to the

child. Too late by then isn't it? The parents are then prosecuted for

neglecting their child/ren

You are right to be concerned and angry. He doesn't deserve to have a child.

Allyson

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/11/02 9:18:16 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

petricig@... writes:

<< Maybe it's just that I feel I have to teach him EVERYTHING. Yes, mothers

teach their children allot but when your kid doesn't learn by example on the

first or second try LIFE IS DIFFERENT. >>

,

I think you are right. Life is different with our kids...everything is. Not

necessarily bad...just different. I have found that so far I have had to

teach Seth everything too. Even to kiss or hug. But ohhhhhhhh, when he does

it!!!!! It's more rewarding than when my kids graduated or any other things

my reg kids have done. Seth is my last of 5 kids. I'm sure I would have

felt a whole lot different if he were the first or only. I think I would

have wanted *more* of everything, all the time. I know I did with my first

two kids. You are doing a great job.....you are facing it and finding

answers EARLY. You may not know it right now, but that is a BIG blessing.

And ya know what ? Seth is learning the TV controls and to use the

remote by himself. will learn the things that HE wants to learn. LOL

Gail :-)

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I think that life is very very different for someone with a special needs

child. Two of my good friends that have children with DS and I are

constantly saying that it seems we need to teach them every small detail of

life. Life for me also seems to " take longer " ....takes me longer to do

anything (couldn't be anything having to do with the 3 boys under 5

though:):)LOL Anyway, I have been thinking that things take longer with

a child that is moving at such a slower pace than a typical

child. Surround yourself with people who are dealing with similar issues

and understand (do you have a DS or autism support group in your area??)

and it will make it a whole lot easier to cope when you are around those

people that don't understand!!! Good Luck.

At 09:05 PM 8/11/02 -0700, you wrote:

>Thank you for you responses to my update. You know I have people respond

>to some of my worries with " All mothers think that " and " it's no different

>with typical kids " . (By the way, is my only child). And it does

>comfort me, somewhat. But something is missing, there is some essential

>difference. I'm thinking out loud right now but maybe it's their

>perception of the world is so different than ours that we don't

>comfortably and instantly understand what's going on with them. Maybe it's

>just that I feel I have to teach him EVERYTHING. Yes, mothers teach their

>children allot but when your kid doesn't learn by example on the first or

>second try LIFE IS DIFFERENT. You know, I still watch for him learning

>something by himself and surprising me - I wonder if that will ever happen

>or if I will ever stop looking for it. Yes, I am a first mother and not

>unique in my concerns but this is inexplicably different than with a

>typical child.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

will definitely learn things by himself. Brook has learned things by

himself, things he was motivated to learn and Brook is rather low

functionning so I have no doubts that will do it too.Hang in there and

you will see. The thing about all mother's worry, shows that they do not

understand our situation. It's very different having a child with Ds and

ASD. We have completely different worries and much deeper ones that keep us

awake at night, health problems, seizures, nonverbal children who you can't

communicate with, behavior problems, education and the special ed system,

will your child have friends, be included by other children and friends and

family, have a happy life, worries about so many things! I could go on and

on. How many Mom's with non disabled kids need to take antidepressants

because of the stress of living with their child. Anyone who told me that

wouldn't like my response.

Marisa

[Guest guest]

Hi all -

Just a note of thanks for your concern and support. I am doing better -

getting stronger each day, but there is a way to go.

Please do take my experience to heart and go to the ER whenever there even

might be a question. I am now truly convinced that we who deal with chronic

severe pain all the time find it difficult to recognize and rate a new

pain. When they ask on a scale of 1-10 what the pain level is, I never came

up with more than a 4 or 5. The doctor told me, most people with less

complicated histories, would be calling it a 10. At this point, I don't

even have " pain " from the surgery. I call it " discomfort " and I take

tylenol when needed. My nurse looks at me with disbelief, but really, it is

just the wound that is uncomfortable, and the fatigue - but we are sure

used to fatigue so it is nothing to shout about.

So - thanks again for your caring. And please TAKE CARE of YOURSELF. (Bob,

I'll pick up your drum, patch it and carry on the message!)

Love to all.

Marcia

martreff@...

[Guest guest]

Hi !

I didn't realize that we are in the same general neck of the woods! I'm in

Healdsburg -- so howdy, neighbor! I am so excited for you -- strap yourself in

for a wild ride!

Hugs and blessings, Ann

[Guest guest]

> Carla, been thinking like you that it won't work for me. I know in

> my heart of hearts that it will work and we will have a wonderful

> new life. Been struggling with this for decades and I am so ready

> for a change. Like Bobbe said, it is comforting to know that we

> don't have to gain the weight back! FYI traveling from Ukiah, CA

> about 400 miles north of Delano, staying at the Best Western (i'll

> be the fat one if anyone wants to say hi). Janice should be wls

> 6/25/3. michaelq

, Do you know in Ukiah. Speaking of Ukiah, my husband

is toying with the idea of transfering to Ukiah. We were wondering

what the price of houses is like there? We will never gain the

weight back? I cannot believe it!!!

Carla

[Guest guest]

, it is really positive that you and Curtis are working through

things. how long have you been married? It is so hard working on a

marriage. sometimes when you get away from one another it gives you

a chance to reflect and each person can see things more clearly. I

hope and " pray " that things work out for your family. But whatever

happens you do have support here (and you know that). Your in our

thoughts and prayers.

hugs,

>

> Hi everyone, I am sorry I have not responded individually to

everyone who

> has responded to my last post. I appreciate all the responses and

offer of

> support, it really means a lot to me. Curtis and I are talking.and

that is a

> good thing. I think we both realize we weren't communicating our

needs to

> one another and now we are talking. He admitted to a lot of things,

and I

> admitted to a lot of things. It is a start. I do hope to reconcile.

One

> thing I do know, this week has been hell for me but it has been a

week of

> realization too. My eyes are opened to a lot of things. Funny how a

break up

> will do that. I know all your prayers helped and are still helping.

I really

> do feel I have a " bandster family " here.

>

>

>

> <http://www.TickerFactory.com/>

>

> M

> DOB 3/1/05

> 280/160/160 at GOAL!

> 5ft 6in, Size 8

> <http://www.tracyslapband.com> http://www.tracyslapband.com

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Penny,

Curtis and I

have been together going on 7 yrs in January. We are not legally married, I

guess we are common law. He actually asked me to marry him 4 yrs ago and we

just kept post-poning for one reason or another. This week has been pretty good

and he is back in the house so that is a good thing. J I still haven’t had much time to post and keep up with all

my exercise challengers. I hope everyone is doing good. We only have 4 more

days to go until the end of the challenge!

M

DOB

3/1/05

280/160/160

at GOAL!

5ft

6in, Size 8

http://www.tracyslapband.com

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of peninsulahair

Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006

11:19 AM

Subject: Re:

Thanks for the support

,

it is really positive that you and Curtis are working through

things. how long have you been married? It is so hard working on a

marriage. sometimes when you get away from one another it gives you

a chance to reflect and each person can see things more clearly. I

hope and " pray " that things work out for your family. But whatever

happens you do have support here (and you know that). Your in our

thoughts and prayers.

hugs,

>

> Hi everyone, I am sorry I have not responded individually to

everyone who

> has responded to my last post. I appreciate all the responses and

offer of

> support, it really means a lot to me. Curtis and I are talking.and

that is a

> good thing. I think we both realize we weren't communicating our

needs to

> one another and now we are talking. He admitted to a lot of things,

and I

> admitted to a lot of things. It is a start. I do hope to reconcile.

One

> thing I do know, this week has been hell for me but it has been a

week of

> realization too. My eyes are opened to a lot of things. Funny how a

break up

> will do that. I know all your prayers helped and are still helping.

I really

> do feel I have a " bandster family " here.

>

>

>

> <http://www.TickerFactory.com/>

>

> M

> DOB 3/1/05

> 280/160/160 at GOAL!

> 5ft 6in, Size 8

> <http://www.tracyslapband.com>

http://www.tracyslapband.com

>

[Guest guest]

Good news about the walking and driving.

Glad to hear it

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sheila

Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007

11:43 AM

Subject: Thanks for the

support

Hello everyone.

I wanted to send a brief message to thank everyone for all of the

supportive responses to my last post regarding Miranda's most recent

diagnosis. I really appreciate everyone's words of support, and the

song lyrics, and the reminders that things will look better another

day. Miranda is still doing about the same, no better or worse.

But, the good news is... I am starting phsical therapy to begin

walking again! I should be walking without crutches in about 2 weeks,

and I can start driving again in about a week! (Which means the burden

will shift off my husband again and he can return to his own little

corner of oblivion when he can't deal with the medical stuff anymore.

But that's a story for another day.)

Thanks again all of you, for allowing me to share my burden when I

really needed a break! You're the best support group there is!

Sheila

mom to Miranda, 11, JIA/MMD and ,

13, asthma/allergies

[Guest guest]

I'd still file a complaint with the licensing board. It can usually be done on line and you do not have to be present when the doc is brought before the board.

Bet he doesn't pull this one again if you follow through. ;o)

I still think a lot of it has to do with bigotry. That's one of the issues that really makes me angry. If someone isn't white, Republican, Christian, and American born... they are idiots. As we all know that does not describe the wonderful folks in Mexico, they are not idiots. I can't stand bigotry, I hate it. I will fight it to the end. Otherwise, how can docs explain filling Canadian banded people but not Mexican banded people?

On 8/5/07, daymkr05 <DStu98@...> wrote:

Well, I have finally calmed down abit about my situation with the Laproscopic Associates of San Francisco and their poor attitude about giving me an unfill. I have decided to file a complaint with HIPPA (sp?) which is the organization that protects our patient confidentiality rights. Since the office manager decided to braodcast that I was " banded in Mexico " to anyone within earshot, I think that needs to be known. And, secondly, besides getting the word out on these people as much as possible, I plan to write the Drs. and inform them of what went on in spite of the fact that I am pretty sure they know what goes on since my husband saw Dr. Husted stick his head out

the door and then run back inside his office. Again, my goal is to make them realize that just because we were banded in Mexico, this could and should be a win-win situation for everyone. We got bands we either werent approved to get or couldnt get covered by insurance, we then spread the good word to people in the US who may beable to get band coverage or decide to stay in the US to be banded. We then pay EXTRA money to a US Dr. to give us continued care with fills or unfills and everybody wins. Why are the US docs so threatened by this and then have the nerve to treat us poorly? One women on OH website wrote that she was a patient at LASF and was quite happy. I have no doubt they treat their own patients quite differently, afterall they

have paid some $20,000 or more to them! The point is, if they agree to accept patients banded in Mexico, then there should be no difference in treatment. Ok, thanks for listening. Thanks for your constant support and I am open to any and all suggestions.

Deborah

[Guest guest]

I would just buy the ticket to San Diego & go to Mexicali & avoid all

the stress & hassles. I live in Seattle & that is what I have done &

will continue to do for fills.

I think this would prevent the problem of the overfill as they do it

with the flouroscope so you & they can see exactly the restriction.

It costs me $400 for a ticket & $80 to Almater & $20 tip to Ernesto.

The prices locally are about the same even if you can get them to do

it so I would save $125 the first time & $300 thereafter. If I need 5

fills for my band that means I would save only $1325 by finding a

local quack to do it.

Steve

>

> Well, I have finally calmed down abit about my situation with the

> Laproscopic Associates of San Francisco and their poor attitude

about

> giving me an unfill. I have decided to file a complaint with HIPPA

> (sp?) which is the organization that protects our patient

> confidentiality rights. Since the office manager decided to

braodcast

> that I was " banded in Mexico " to anyone within earshot, I think

that

> needs to be known. And, secondly, besides getting the word out on

> these people as much as possible, I plan to write the Drs. and

inform

> them of what went on in spite of the fact that I am pretty sure

they

> know what goes on since my husband saw Dr. Husted stick his head

out

> the door and then run back inside his office. Again, my goal is to

> make them realize that just because we were banded in Mexico, this

> could and should be a win-win situation for everyone. We got bands

we

> either werent approved to get or couldnt get covered by insurance,

we

> then spread the good word to people in the US who may beable to get

> band coverage or decide to stay in the US to be banded. We then pay

> EXTRA money to a US Dr. to give us continued care with fills or

> unfills and everybody wins. Why are the US docs so threatened by

this

> and then have the nerve to treat us poorly? One women on OH website

> wrote that she was a patient at LASF and was quite happy. I have no

> doubt they treat their own patients quite differently, afterall

they

> have paid some $20,000 or more to them! The point is, if they agree

> to accept patients banded in Mexico, then there should be no

> difference in treatment. Ok, thanks for listening. Thanks for your

> constant support and I am open to any and all suggestions.

> Deborah

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Steve, I am in the process of getting my stuff in order to be banded, and have been learning alot for all you folk on here. Steve did you know there is a fill station up in Arlington. I live in sville, and have a friend that gets her fills there.. she is on #3. No problems for her so far. She actually was banded in Toronto, since she has family on that side she stayed with. I'm a bit worried, since I will be driving down, since I HATE airplanes.. hopefully this wont be a big problem. How were you days 4-5 after being banded?

Everyone on here is unbelievable and so appreciate being able to go back and reading so many inspiring stories.

Hugs,

WA state

Re: Thanks for the support

I would just buy the ticket to San Diego & go to Mexicali & avoid all the stress & hassles. I live in Seattle & that is what I have done & will continue to do for fills. I think this would prevent the problem of the overfill as they do it with the flouroscope so you & they can see exactly the restriction. It costs me $400 for a ticket & $80 to Almater & $20 tip to Ernesto. The prices locally are about the same even if you can get them to do it so I would save $125 the first time & $300 thereafter. If I need 5 fills for my band that means I would save only $1325 by finding a local quack to do it.Steve>> Well, I have finally calmed down abit about my situation with the

> Laproscopic Associates of San Francisco and their poor attitude about > giving me an unfill. I have decided to file a complaint with HIPPA > (sp?) which is the organization that protects our patient > confidentiality rights. Since the office manager decided to braodcast > that I was "banded in Mexico" to anyone within earshot, I think that > needs to be known. And, secondly, besides getting the word out on > these people as much as possible, I plan to write the Drs. and inform > them of what went on in spite of the fact that I am pretty sure they > know what goes on since my husband saw Dr. Husted stick his head out > the door and then run back inside his office. Again, my goal is to > make them realize that just because we were banded in Mexico, this > could and should be a win-win situation for everyone. We got bands we > either

werent approved to get or couldnt get covered by insurance, we > then spread the good word to people in the US who may beable to get > band coverage or decide to stay in the US to be banded. We then pay > EXTRA money to a US Dr. to give us continued care with fills or > unfills and everybody wins. Why are the US docs so threatened by this > and then have the nerve to treat us poorly? One women on OH website > wrote that she was a patient at LASF and was quite happy. I have no > doubt they treat their own patients quite differently, afterall they > have paid some $20,000 or more to them! The point is, if they agree > to accept patients banded in Mexico, then there should be no > difference in treatment. Ok, thanks for listening. Thanks for your > constant support and I am open to any and all suggestions.>

Deborah>

Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Games.

[Guest guest]

Deb, Maybe you should consider yourself blessed that the Dr did not touch your band. I had one in Nashville that told me he did fills for people who had been banded in Mexico and he went straight in under Flouro and punched a hole in my tubing. He turned me where I could not see the ex-ray and told me he was having trouble with the machine and could not give me a picture. I knew he had done something because I felt the saline go in so I knew he missed my port but, did not know until a couple of months later that he had punched a hole in my tubing. I had to go back to Mexico and have a new port put in. And of course you have to sign a release before they will give you a fill so there was nothing I could do about it. That was done in Nashville Tn. at the "Cenntenial Laproscopic Center" by Dr Hugh Houston and of course Dr A put in a new port for me.. Shirley daymkr05

<DStu98@...> wrote: Well, I have finally calmed down abit about my situation with the Laproscopic Associates of San Francisco and their poor attitude about giving me an unfill. I have decided to file a complaint with HIPPA (sp?) which is the organization that protects our patient confidentiality rights. Since the office manager decided to braodcast that I was "banded in Mexico" to anyone within earshot, I think that needs to be known. And, secondly, besides getting the word out on these people as much as

possible, I plan to write the Drs. and inform them of what went on in spite of the fact that I am pretty sure they know what goes on since my husband saw Dr. Husted stick his head out the door and then run back inside his office. Again, my goal is to make them realize that just because we were banded in Mexico, this could and should be a win-win situation for everyone. We got bands we either werent approved to get or couldnt get covered by insurance, we then spread the good word to people in the US who may beable to get band coverage or decide to stay in the US to be banded. We then pay EXTRA money to a US Dr. to give us continued care with fills or unfills and everybody wins. Why are the US docs so threatened by this and then have the nerve to treat us poorly? One women on OH website wrote that she was a patient at LASF and was quite happy. I have no doubt they treat their own patients quite differently, afterall they

have paid some $20,000 or more to them! The point is, if they agree to accept patients banded in Mexico, then there should be no difference in treatment. Ok, thanks for listening. Thanks for your constant support and I am open to any and all suggestions.Deborah

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Most U.S. doctor's won't fill ANY patient they didn't band, regardless of where the surgery was done. The three bariatric doctor's in my area won't even fill each other's patients. Their reason being, if they did not perform the surgery, thay are not completely clear on the other doctor's methods or tubing placement. Therefore, instead of risk potential damage, please return to the one who originated the placement. Bipley <Bipley@...> wrote: I'd still file a complaint with the licensing board. It can usually be done on line and you do not have to be present when the doc is brought before the board. Bet he doesn't pull this one again if you follow through. ;o) I still think a lot of it has to do with bigotry. That's one of the issues that really makes me angry. If someone isn't white, Republican, Christian, and American born... they are idiots. As we all know that does not describe the wonderful folks in Mexico, they are not idiots. I can't stand bigotry, I hate it. I will fight it to the end. Otherwise, how can docs explain filling Canadian banded people

but not Mexican banded people? On 8/5/07, daymkr05 <DStu98@...> wrote: Well, I have finally calmed down abit about my situation with the Laproscopic Associates of San Francisco and their poor attitude about giving me an unfill. I have decided to file a complaint with HIPPA (sp?) which is the organization that protects our patient confidentiality rights. Since the office manager decided to braodcast that I was "banded in Mexico" to anyone within earshot, I think that needs to be known. And, secondly, besides getting the word out on these people as much as possible, I plan to write the Drs. and inform them of what went on in spite of the fact that I am

pretty sure they know what goes on since my husband saw Dr. Husted stick his head out the door and then run back inside his office. Again, my goal is to make them realize that just because we were banded in Mexico, this could and should be a win-win situation for everyone. We got bands we either werent approved to get or couldnt get covered by insurance, we then spread the good word to people in the US who may beable to get band coverage or decide to stay in the US to be banded. We then pay EXTRA money to a US Dr. to give us continued care with fills or unfills and everybody wins. Why are the US docs so threatened by this and then have the nerve to treat us poorly? One women on OH website wrote that she was a patient at LASF and was quite happy. I have no doubt they treat their own patients quite differently, afterall they have paid some $20,000 or more to them! The point is, if they agree to accept patients banded in

Mexico, then there should be no difference in treatment. Ok, thanks for listening. Thanks for your constant support and I am open to any and all suggestions. Deborah Angel

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Angel

I understand why some Drs. would not want to treat patients banded

elsewhere. But my case was one where I was accepted as a patient and

told I WOULD be treated and then was treated poorly and

unprofessionally. So, if they dont want to treat us, they should say

so from the beginning. That is my point.

Deborah

Well, I have

finally calmed down abit about my situation with the

> Laproscopic Associates of San Francisco and their poor attitude

about

> giving me an unfill. I have decided to file a complaint with HIPPA

> (sp?) which is the organization that protects our patient

> confidentiality rights. Since the office manager decided to

braodcast

> that I was " banded in Mexico " to anyone within earshot, I think

that

> needs to be known. And, secondly, besides getting the word out on

> these people as much as possible, I plan to write the Drs. and

inform

> them of what went on in spite of the fact that I am pretty sure

they

> know what goes on since my husband saw Dr. Husted stick his head

out

> the door and then run back inside his office. Again, my goal is to

> make them realize that just because we were banded in Mexico, this

> could and should be a win-win situation for everyone. We got bands

we

> either werent approved to get or couldnt get covered by insurance,

we

> then spread the good word to people in the US who may beable to get

> band coverage or decide to stay in the US to be banded. We then pay

> EXTRA money to a US Dr. to give us continued care with fills or

> unfills and everybody wins. Why are the US docs so threatened by

this

> and then have the nerve to treat us poorly? One women on OH website

> wrote that she was a patient at LASF and was quite happy. I have no

> doubt they treat their own patients quite differently, afterall

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> have paid some $20,000 or more to them! The point is, if they agree

> to accept patients banded in Mexico, then there should be no

> difference in treatment. Ok, thanks for listening. Thanks for your

> constant support and I am open to any and all suggestions.

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