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Hey Tammy I. -

I also have Kaiser and had the exact reply from them (the bariatrics

team) that it appears you received. At 5'3 " and 275 lbs. I WAS TOO

HEALTHY!!! I did not have any " co-morbids " and so, becasue WLS has

gained such " popularity " in the SF Bay Area, they were picking and

choosing the candidates and I wasn't one of them. Of course, they

NEVER told me they only perform RNY and not LapBand so I never would

have gone with them anyway.

When I went to see my primary care Dr. after my surgery he was VERY

interested in hearing all about my experience in Mexico, looking

over my xrays and checking out my incisions, but - would do nothing

to help me convince the bariatrics department to offer fills even

though it turns out they have a qualified Lapband surgeon on staff.

They perform " fee for services " surguries for the RNY patients who

need major skin removal (aka: body lifts) but don't have the

EQUIPMENT to do a fill! Lord knows they couldn't possibly have any

needles or saline in a hospital!

As you can see, this was a real sore spot with me especially after

being bombarded with all the Kaiser Cares Commercials on the radio &

TV.

With all that said and done, I FEEL & LOOK GREAT! My weight loss is

slow but steady. I've lost more inches than I can believe and have

gone from a tight size 24 to a lose size 18! Size 16 is in the near

future!!!

Liz

> >

> > Well everything went exactly like you all said it would!!! I am

going

> > go adopt Yolanda, what a lady! Bright, outgoing and so loving

and

> > kind!! But don't drive with her LOL I don't think she knows

> > what " Alto " means!!! The hospital was emmaculate! was a

kick

> > in the pants! Dr. A is so soft spoken and laid back. He

explained

> > everything and was always asking if we had any questions.

> >

> > I met a beautiful young woman named who had surgery the

same day

> > (Mon) as I did. She lived in San Diego and drove to Mexico by

> > herself. She also was very anxious to get home so she drove back

> > Tuesday night! I also met Kathy who had a RNY. It was almost as

if

> > we didn't have surgery. I do have some gas pains but other than

that,

> > I am not hungry and feeling great.

> >

> > More Later,

> > Virginia

> >

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> Virginia

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> Virginia

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I used to have Kaiser recently my husband took a job with a company

that didn't offer benefits and Kaiser denied me! Our entire family had

insured with them for 4 years and we had only used them for annual

checkups and I used them for antidepressents(Spelling) - (so you figure

they made about $8000 profit a year off us) then they sent me a denial

letter because I was outside the height/weight guidelines. I hate

insurance companies! We really need to do something in this country.

I'll get off the bandwagon now...sorry.

Anyway, yes I am paying my own way and I can't wait to be a loser then

Kaiser can kiss my " skinny behind! " LOL

Vivian

Only 25 days to banding

Re: Re: I'm back!!!

I feel special........I was refused by two insurance companies!!!! One

being Kaiser and the other a PPO. I have diabetes, high blood pressure,

sleep apnea, high cholesterol, arthritis in my knees and shoulders!!! I

figured I deserved it!! So now I have a loan with my credit union and I

am not hungry!!! It was so worth it!

Virginia

tammy irish <tammyntod@...> wrote:

You know what? I have Kaiser Permanente Insurance and I went to the

Doctor to see if I could get referred to have surgery and I was told by

my Doctor that I was not a good candidate for surgery. I looked at him

and said so if I gain another 50 or so pounds than maybe I would

qualify? Its really unbelievable with these insurance co. I think if

they would start approving these surgeries than the costs would

actually go down. Being overweight causes many health problems and we

need to be treated for all of those and I feel in the long run it would

be better for both, the insurance and the patient. So, Yes I have to

pay for my surgery but thats okay because I AM WORTH IT!!!!

Tammy I.

Virginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote:

Yes, I think most of us were rejected by our insurance companies.

Virginia

MARCIA VECCHIONE <mvecchione3765@...> wrote:

I just booked my surgery today. I will fly from CT to San diego, go

for the surgery and fly back alone. Kind of looking forward to it. Sick

and tired of being tired and fat and feeling ashamed of the way I look.

All we all paying for this surgery ourselves? Marcia

Virginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: Thank you. Let us know

the good news asap!

Virginia

Kelli <psichikel@...> wrote:

Hi Virginia! Glad to hear everything went well for you. I love the

staff there at Almater as well, I can't wait to go back to visit

everyone and take more pictures. I'm going to see if Yolanda can drive

us around so I can get some more pictures of the area. I am hoping to

do a cruise at the end of the year, but that will be around Cancun and

all those areas of Mexico. I am glad to hear you are doing well and I

am sure you are looking forward to getting all that weight gone

forever, it's a very exciting time. I know I enjoy each day that I wake

up lighter, and I can't wait to hear the numbers tomorrow since this

will be my first weigh in since 2 1/2 wks I believe!!! So, wish me

well. Take Care and Good Luck!

Kelli

>

> Well everything went exactly like you all said it would!!! I am

going

> go adopt Yolanda, what a lady! Bright, outgoing and so loving and

> kind!! But don't drive with her LOL I don't think she knows

> what " Alto " means!!! The hospital was emmaculate! was a kick

> in the pants! Dr. A is so soft spoken and laid back. He explained

> everything and was always asking if we had any questions.

>

> I met a beautiful young woman named who had surgery the same

day

> (Mon) as I did. She lived in San Diego and drove to Mexico by

> herself. She also was very anxious to get home so she drove back

> Tuesday night! I also met Kathy who had a RNY. It was almost as if

> we didn't have surgery. I do have some gas pains but other than

that,

> I am not hungry and feeling great.

>

> More Later,

> Virginia

>

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I am so happy you are going to join us!!! It's only been 5 days and I couldn't be happier! Virginia DOB 3/13/06 198/189/135mkellybate@... wrote: I used to have Kaiser recently my husband took a job with a company that didn't offer benefits and Kaiser denied me! Our entire family had insured with them for 4 years and we had only used them for annual checkups and I used them for antidepressents(Spelling) - (so you figure they made about $8000 profit a year off us) then they sent me a denial letter because I was outside the height/weight guidelines. I hate insurance companies! We really need to do something in this country. I'll get off the bandwagon now...sorry.Anyway, yes I am paying my own way and I can't wait to be a loser then Kaiser can kiss my "skinny behind!"

LOLVivianOnly 25 days to banding Re: Re: I'm back!!! I feel special........I was refused by two insurance companies!!!! One being Kaiser and the other a PPO. I have diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, arthritis in my knees and shoulders!!! I figured I deserved it!! So now I have a loan with my credit union and I am not hungry!!! It was so worth it!Virginiatammy irish <tammyntod@...> wrote: You know what? I have Kaiser Permanente Insurance and I went to the Doctor to see if I could get referred to have surgery and I was told by my Doctor that I was not a good candidate for surgery. I looked at him and said so if I gain another 50 or so pounds than maybe I would

qualify? Its really unbelievable with these insurance co. I think if they would start approving these surgeries than the costs would actually go down. Being overweight causes many health problems and we need to be treated for all of those and I feel in the long run it would be better for both, the insurance and the patient. So, Yes I have to pay for my surgery but thats okay because I AM WORTH IT!!!!Tammy I.Virginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote:Yes, I think most of us were rejected by our insurance companies.VirginiaMARCIA VECCHIONE <mvecchione3765@...> wrote: I just booked my surgery today. I will fly from CT to San diego, go for the surgery and fly back alone. Kind of looking forward to it. Sick and tired of being tired and fat and feeling ashamed of the way I look. All we all paying for this surgery ourselves? Marcia Virginia Herrell <herrell@...>

wrote: Thank you. Let us know the good news asap!VirginiaKelli <psichikel@...> wrote: Hi Virginia! Glad to hear everything went well for you. I love the staff there at Almater as well, I can't wait to go back to visit everyone and take more pictures. I'm going to see if Yolanda can drive us around so I can get some more pictures of the area. I am hoping to do a cruise at the end of the year, but that will be around Cancun and all those areas of Mexico. I am glad to hear you are doing well and I am sure you are looking forward to getting all that weight gone forever, it's a very exciting time. I know I enjoy each day that I wake up lighter, and I can't wait to hear the numbers tomorrow since this will be my first weigh in since 2 1/2 wks I believe!!! So, wish me well. Take Care and Good Luck!Kelli > > Well everything went exactly like you all said it would!!! I am going> go adopt Yolanda, what a lady! Bright, outgoing and so loving and> kind!! But don't drive with her LOL I don't think she knows> what "Alto" means!!! The hospital was emmaculate! was a kick> in the pants! Dr. A is so soft spoken and laid back. He explained> everything and was always asking if we had any questions.> > I met a beautiful young woman named who had surgery the same day> (Mon) as I did. She lived in San Diego and drove to Mexico by> herself. She also was very anxious to get home so she drove back> Tuesday night! I also met Kathy who had a RNY. It was almost as if > we didn't have surgery. I do have some gas pains but other than that,> I am not hungry and feeling great.>> More Later,> Virginia>Virginia

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Tammy, Darn it you are so right you ARE WORTH IT! Screw the insurance companies we don't need them we have Dr. Aceves!

Karlie

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Hi Everyone, I was turned down also by my insurance because I wasn"t on a failed diet for a year! In other words Because I lost 20 lbs. in a year I"m not elgible for the operation .I weight 320 pounds and I'm on oxygen 24-7 and I have diabetes sleep aphnea and I have arthritis, my knees need to be replaced because of it. All this is due to my weight. My primary Dr. says I need it and the surgeon says I need it but my insurance just does what they want. I also have CHF and COPD all this is due to my weight. I made an appeal and I'm waiting to hear back from them.I will keep you all in my prayers and I wish you all the best._ Sandy tammy irish <tammyntod@...> wrote: Hi Virginia, You should feel special!!! Being turned down by 2 ins co and having all

those other problems on top of it?? And to be told that your not a good candidate?? These insurance co dont make sense. You are worth it!! We are all Worth It!!!!!!! Tammy I.Virginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: I feel special........I was refused by two insurance companies!!!! One being Kaiser and the other a PPO. I have diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, arthritis in my knees and shoulders!!! I figured I deserved it!! So now I have a loan with my credit union and I am not hungry!!! It was so worth it! Virginiatammy irish <tammyntod@...> wrote: You know what? I have Kaiser Permanente Insurance and

I went to the Doctor to see if I could get referred to have surgery and I was told by my Doctor that I was not a good candidate for surgery. I looked at him and said so if I gain another 50 or so pounds than maybe I would qualify? Its really unbelievable with these insurance co. I think if they would start approving these surgeries than the costs would actually go down. Being overweight causes many health problems and we need to be treated for all of those and I feel in the long run it would be better for both, the insurance and the patient. So, Yes I have to pay for my surgery but thats okay because I AM WORTH IT!!!! Tammy I.Virginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: Yes, I think most of us were rejected by our insurance companies. VirginiaMARCIA VECCHIONE

<mvecchione3765@...> wrote: I just booked my surgery today. I will fly from CT to San diego, go for the surgery and fly back alone. Kind of looking forward to it. Sick and tired of being tired and fat and feeling ashamed of the way I look. All we all paying for this surgery ourselves? MarciaVirginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: Thank you. Let us know the good news asap! VirginiaKelli <psichikel@...> wrote: Hi Virginia! Glad to hear everything went well for you. I love the staff there at

Almater as well, I can't wait to go back to visit everyone and take more pictures. I'm going to see if Yolanda can drive us around so I can get some more pictures of the area. I am hoping to do a cruise at the end of the year, but that will be around Cancun and all those areas of Mexico. I am glad to hear you are doing well and I am sure you are looking forward to getting all that weight gone forever, it's a very exciting time. I know I enjoy each day that I wake up lighter, and I can't wait to hear the numbers tomorrow since this will be my first weigh in since 2 1/2 wks I believe!!! So, wish me well. Take Care and Good Luck! Kelli >> Well everything went exactly like you all said it would!!! I am going > go adopt Yolanda, what a lady! Bright, outgoing and so loving and > kind!! But don't drive with her LOL I

don't think she knows > what "Alto" means!!! The hospital was emmaculate! was a kick > in the pants! Dr. A is so soft spoken and laid back. He explained > everything and was always asking if we had any questions.> > I met a beautiful young woman named who had surgery the same day > (Mon) as I did. She lived in San Diego and drove to Mexico by > herself. She also was very anxious to get home so she drove back > Tuesday night! I also met Kathy who had a RNY. It was almost as if > we didn't have surgery. I do have some gas pains but other than that, > I am not hungry and feeling great.> > More Later,> Virginia> Virginia Virginia Virginia

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Don't forget who owns Kaiser now.................it's the doctors! Virginia Widow of a Kaiser employeelizadeltastar <airbart@...> wrote: Hey Tammy I. - I also have Kaiser and had the exact reply from them (the bariatrics team) that it appears you received. At 5'3" and 275 lbs. I WAS TOO HEALTHY!!! I did not have any "co-morbids" and so, becasue WLS has gained such "popularity" in the SF Bay Area, they were picking and choosing the candidates and I wasn't one of them. Of course, they NEVER told me they only perform RNY and not LapBand so I never would have gone with them anyway.When I went to see my primary care Dr. after my surgery he was VERY interested in hearing all about my experience in Mexico, looking over my xrays and checking out my

incisions, but - would do nothing to help me convince the bariatrics department to offer fills even though it turns out they have a qualified Lapband surgeon on staff.They perform "fee for services" surguries for the RNY patients who need major skin removal (aka: body lifts) but don't have the EQUIPMENT to do a fill! Lord knows they couldn't possibly have any needles or saline in a hospital!As you can see, this was a real sore spot with me especially after being bombarded with all the Kaiser Cares Commercials on the radio & TV.With all that said and done, I FEEL & LOOK GREAT! My weight loss is slow but steady. I've lost more inches than I can believe and have gone from a tight size 24 to a lose size 18! Size 16 is in the near future!!!Liz > >> > Well everything went exactly like you all said it would!!! I am going > > go adopt Yolanda, what a lady! Bright, outgoing and so loving and > > kind!! But don't drive with her LOL I don't think she knows > > what "Alto" means!!! The hospital was emmaculate! was a kick > > in the pants! Dr. A is so soft spoken and laid back. He explained > > everything and was always asking if we

had any questions.> > > > I met a beautiful young woman named who had surgery the same day > > (Mon) as I did. She lived in San Diego and drove to Mexico by > > herself. She also was very anxious to get home so she drove back > > Tuesday night! I also met Kathy who had a RNY. It was almost as if > > we didn't have surgery. I do have some gas pains but other than that, > > I am not hungry and feeling great.> > > > More Later,> > Virginia> >> > > > > Virginia> > > > > Virginia> > >

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my insurance company, cinga, also requires a year diet and i must have a bmi of over 40 for one year - what a joke caprise holmessandy garcia <johnandsandy1984@...> wrote: Hi Everyone, I was turned down also by my insurance because I wasn"t on a failed diet for a year! In other words Because I lost 20 lbs. in a year I"m not elgible for the operation .I weight 320 pounds and I'm on oxygen 24-7 and I have diabetes sleep aphnea and I have arthritis, my knees need to be replaced because of it. All this is due to my weight. My primary Dr. says I need it and the surgeon says I need it but my insurance just does what they want. I also have CHF and COPD all this is due to my weight. I made an appeal and I'm waiting to hear back from them.I will keep you all in

my prayers and I wish you all the best._ Sandy tammy irish <tammyntod@...> wrote: Hi Virginia, You should feel special!!! Being turned down by 2 ins co and having all those other problems on top of it?? And to be told that your not a good candidate?? These insurance co dont make sense. You are worth it!! We are all Worth It!!!!!!! Tammy I.Virginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: I feel special........I was refused by two insurance companies!!!! One being Kaiser and the other a PPO. I have diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, arthritis in my knees and shoulders!!! I figured I deserved

it!! So now I have a loan with my credit union and I am not hungry!!! It was so worth it! Virginiatammy irish <tammyntod@...> wrote: You know what? I have Kaiser Permanente Insurance and I went to the Doctor to see if I could get referred to have surgery and I was told by my Doctor that I was not a good candidate for surgery. I looked at him and said so if I gain another 50 or so pounds than maybe I would qualify? Its really unbelievable with these insurance co. I think if they would start approving these surgeries than the costs would actually go down. Being overweight causes many health problems and we need to be treated for all of those and I feel in the long run it would be better for both, the insurance and the patient. So, Yes I have to pay for my surgery but thats okay because I AM WORTH IT!!!! Tammy I.Virginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: Yes, I think most of us were rejected by our insurance companies. VirginiaMARCIA VECCHIONE <mvecchione3765@...> wrote: I just booked my surgery today. I will fly from CT to San diego, go for the surgery and fly back alone. Kind of looking forward to it. Sick and tired of being tired and fat and feeling ashamed of the way I look. All we all paying for this surgery ourselves? MarciaVirginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: Thank you. Let

us know the good news asap! VirginiaKelli <psichikel@...> wrote: Hi Virginia! Glad to hear everything went well for you. I love the staff there at Almater as well, I can't wait to go back to visit everyone and take more pictures. I'm going to see if Yolanda can drive us around so I can get some more pictures of the area. I am hoping to do a cruise at the end of the year, but that will be around Cancun and all those areas of Mexico. I am glad to hear you are doing well and I am sure you are looking forward to getting all that weight gone forever, it's a very exciting time. I know I enjoy each day that I wake up lighter, and I can't wait to hear the numbers tomorrow since this will be my first weigh in since 2 1/2 wks I believe!!! So, wish me well. Take Care and Good Luck! Kelli >> Well everything went exactly like you all said it would!!! I am going > go adopt Yolanda, what a lady! Bright, outgoing and so loving and > kind!! But don't drive with her LOL I don't think she knows > what "Alto" means!!! The hospital was emmaculate! was a kick > in the pants! Dr. A is so soft spoken and laid back. He explained > everything and was always asking if we had any questions.> > I met a beautiful young woman named who had surgery the same day > (Mon) as I did. She lived in San Diego and drove to Mexico by > herself. She also was very anxious to get home so she drove back > Tuesday night! I also met Kathy who had a RNY. It was almost as if > we didn't have surgery. I do have some gas pains but other than that, > I am not hungry and

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Hello Tammy,

My name is netta and I also have Kaiser Insurance. I did not

even bother trying to contact them about surgery because I knew what

the answer would be. I was banded on Feb. 8, 2006. I went to my

Primary Doctor and she did not even Know about the Lapband surgery.

I was flabergasted. She did not even know what a fill was. I was

wondering what was she learning in her contiuing ed classes. I am a

retired disabled nurse now but you should always know what is going

on in the medical field, if this is what you do for your job.

Anyway, I don't fill that the dr.s at kaiser really care about you.

They are just there to collect a check, well atleast here in

Atlanta, GA.

After I was satisfied with my research I went on and paid for the

surgery with Dr. A. and boy am I really pleased. I am down 24

pounds and I am training for a marathon with the American Stroke

Association. I am in a regular size 16 now, from a women size 18

and stretch jeans, pants and skirts.

You will be happy with your decision. netta

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> > > Well everything went exactly like you all said it would!!! I

am

> going

> > > go adopt Yolanda, what a lady! Bright, outgoing and so loving

> and

> > > kind!! But don't drive with her LOL I don't think she knows

> > > what " Alto " means!!! The hospital was emmaculate! was a

> kick

> > > in the pants! Dr. A is so soft spoken and laid back. He

> explained

> > > everything and was always asking if we had any questions.

> > >

> > > I met a beautiful young woman named who had surgery the

> same day

> > > (Mon) as I did. She lived in San Diego and drove to Mexico by

> > > herself. She also was very anxious to get home so she drove

back

> > > Tuesday night! I also met Kathy who had a RNY. It was almost

as

> if

> > > we didn't have surgery. I do have some gas pains but other

than

> that,

> > > I am not hungry and feeling great.

> > >

> > > More Later,

> > > Virginia

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Virginia

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Virginia

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I wonder if these insurance companies think that we have never been on a diet before?? We go on these diets and lose weight and then we have to eventually go off and gain all the weight back and then some. I was on jenny craig ever since they opened the doors but I went on it again in 2001 because I was getting married and I went from 245 pounds down to 167 pounds and yes it was great but I had to eventually start eating "normal food" and there she went! I am again at 240 pounds and have been on jenny craig since 2001 about more times but it just isnt working anymore for me. I finally realized that instead of throwing more money out the window I needed to do something else. I have Kaiser and before they will even consider surgery (i am not a good candidate hhmmm.....5'2" 240 pounds bmi ithink was 43.5) I had to go through a nutrition class, then a seminar to put me on either Optifast (been there done that) or Meridia (been there done that too) The whole thing is ridiculous! I

have spent thousands and thousands of dollars on diets, shakes, and diet pills by the way I was getting any kind of diet pill I wanted off the internet. I no longer had to go to a dr for a prescription just ordered online! Nothing worked anymore. Anyways, I am feeling a little talkative right now so I will shut up!! I am Thankful for finding this site and all you wonderful people. I cant wait to meet Dr A and Nina and the rest of the staff!! Tammy Irishcaprise holmes <capriseholmes@...> wrote: my insurance company, cinga, also requires a year diet and i must have a bmi of over 40 for one year - what a joke caprise holmessandy garcia <johnandsandy1984@...> wrote: Hi Everyone, I was turned down also by my insurance because I wasn"t on a failed diet for a year! In other words Because I lost 20 lbs. in a year I"m not elgible for the operation .I weight 320 pounds and I'm on oxygen 24-7 and I have diabetes sleep aphnea and I have arthritis, my knees need to be replaced because of it. All this is due to my weight. My primary Dr. says I need it and the surgeon says I need it but my insurance just does what they want. I also have CHF and COPD all this is due to my weight. I made an appeal and I'm waiting to hear back from them.I will keep you all in my prayers and I wish you all the best._ Sandy tammy irish <tammyntod@...> wrote: Hi Virginia,

You should feel special!!! Being turned down by 2 ins co and having all those other problems on top of it?? And to be told that your not a good candidate?? These insurance co dont make sense. You are worth it!! We are all Worth It!!!!!!! Tammy I.Virginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: I feel special........I was refused by two insurance companies!!!! One being Kaiser and the other a PPO. I have diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, arthritis in my knees and shoulders!!! I figured I deserved it!! So now I have a loan with my credit union and I am not hungry!!! It was so worth it! Virginiatammy irish <tammyntod@...> wrote: You know what? I have Kaiser Permanente Insurance and I went to the Doctor to see if I could get referred to have surgery and I was told by my Doctor that I was not a good candidate for surgery. I looked at him and said so if I gain another 50 or so pounds than maybe I would qualify? Its really unbelievable with these insurance co. I think if they would start approving these surgeries than the costs would actually go down. Being overweight causes many health problems and we need to be treated for all of those and I feel in the long run it would be better for both, the insurance and the patient. So, Yes I have to pay for my surgery but thats okay because I AM WORTH IT!!!! Tammy I.Virginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: Yes, I think most of us were rejected by our insurance

companies. VirginiaMARCIA VECCHIONE <mvecchione3765@...> wrote: I just booked my surgery today. I will fly from CT to San diego, go for the surgery and fly back alone. Kind of looking forward to it. Sick and tired of being tired and fat and feeling ashamed of the way I look. All we all paying for this surgery ourselves? MarciaVirginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: Thank you. Let us know the good news asap! VirginiaKelli <psichikel@...> wrote: Hi Virginia! Glad to hear

everything went well for you. I love the staff there at Almater as well, I can't wait to go back to visit everyone and take more pictures. I'm going to see if Yolanda can drive us around so I can get some more pictures of the area. I am hoping to do a cruise at the end of the year, but that will be around Cancun and all those areas of Mexico. I am glad to hear you are doing well and I am sure you are looking forward to getting all that weight gone forever, it's a very exciting time. I know I enjoy each day that I wake up lighter, and I can't wait to hear the numbers tomorrow since this will be my first weigh in since 2 1/2 wks I believe!!! So, wish me well. Take Care and Good Luck! Kelli >> Well everything went exactly like you all said it would!!! I am going > go adopt Yolanda, what a lady! Bright, outgoing and so loving

and > kind!! But don't drive with her LOL I don't think she knows > what "Alto" means!!! The hospital was emmaculate! was a kick > in the pants! Dr. A is so soft spoken and laid back. He explained > everything and was always asking if we had any questions.> > I met a beautiful young woman named who had surgery the same day > (Mon) as I did. She lived in San Diego and drove to Mexico by > herself. She also was very anxious to get home so she drove back > Tuesday night! I also met Kathy who had a RNY. It was almost as if > we didn't have surgery. I do have some gas pains but other than that, > I am not hungry and feeling great.> > More Later,> Virginia> Virginia Virginia Virginia Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. Brings words and photos together (easily) withPhotoMail - it's free and works with .

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I didnt know that Virginia. Well wait a minute now that I think about it I remember hearing that the employees have share in Kaiser. So you think because the drs own it that is why so many of us are turned down? Hi Liz, Yes, I think we have the same medical record!! Well, Congratulations to you on your weight loss and your continued weight loss. When were you banded? Tammy IrishVirginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: Don't forget who owns Kaiser now.................it's the doctors! Virginia Widow of a Kaiser employeelizadeltastar <airbart@...> wrote: Hey Tammy I. - I also have

Kaiser and had the exact reply from them (the bariatrics team) that it appears you received. At 5'3" and 275 lbs. I WAS TOO HEALTHY!!! I did not have any "co-morbids" and so, becasue WLS has gained such "popularity" in the SF Bay Area, they were picking and choosing the candidates and I wasn't one of them. Of course, they NEVER told me they only perform RNY and not LapBand so I never would have gone with them anyway.When I went to see my primary care Dr. after my surgery he was VERY interested in hearing all about my experience in Mexico, looking over my xrays and checking out my incisions, but - would do nothing to help me convince the bariatrics department to offer fills even though it turns out they have a qualified Lapband surgeon on staff.They perform "fee for services" surguries for the RNY patients who need major skin removal (aka: body lifts) but don't have the EQUIPMENT to do a fill! Lord

knows they couldn't possibly have any needles or saline in a hospital!As you can see, this was a real sore spot with me especially after being bombarded with all the Kaiser Cares Commercials on the radio & TV.With all that said and done, I FEEL & LOOK GREAT! My weight loss is slow but steady. I've lost more inches than I can believe and have gone from a tight size 24 to a lose size 18! Size 16 is in the near future!!!Liz > >> > Well everything went exactly like you all said it would!!! I am going > > go adopt Yolanda, what a lady! Bright, outgoing and so loving and > > kind!! But don't drive with her LOL I don't think she knows > > what "Alto" means!!! The hospital was emmaculate! was a kick > > in the pants! Dr. A is so soft spoken and laid back. He explained > > everything and was always asking if we had any questions.> > > > I met a beautiful young woman named who had surgery the same day > > (Mon) as I did. She lived in San Diego and drove to Mexico by > > herself. She also was very anxious to get home so she drove back > > Tuesday night! I also met Kathy who had a RNY. It was almost as if >

> we didn't have surgery. I do have some gas pains but other than that, > > I am not hungry and feeling great.> > > > More Later,> > Virginia> >> > > > > Virginia> > > > > Virginia> > >

[Guest guest]

Hey etta,

My name is Vivian and I live in the Atlanta area. Do you think you

could give me a call (678-838-0202) sometime to talk about your

experience. My husband and my mother are very concerned (especially

since I will be going alone). I would really appreciate any insight you

could pass along.

Thanks!

Vivian

Re: I'm back!!!

Hello Tammy,

My name is netta and I also have Kaiser Insurance. I did not

even bother trying to contact them about surgery because I knew what

the answer would be. I was banded on Feb. 8, 2006. I went to my

Primary Doctor and she did not even Know about the Lapband surgery.

I was flabergasted. She did not even know what a fill was. I was

wondering what was she learning in her contiuing ed classes. I am a

retired disabled nurse now but you should always know what is going

on in the medical field, if this is what you do for your job.

Anyway, I don't fill that the dr.s at kaiser really care about you.

They are just there to collect a check, well atleast here in

Atlanta, GA.

After I was satisfied with my research I went on and paid for the

surgery with Dr. A. and boy am I really pleased. I am down 24

pounds and I am training for a marathon with the American Stroke

Association. I am in a regular size 16 now, from a women size 18

and stretch jeans, pants and skirts.

You will be happy with your decision. netta

> > >

> > > Well everything went exactly like you all said it would!!! I

am

> going

> > > go adopt Yolanda, what a lady! Bright, outgoing and so loving

> and

> > > kind!! But don't drive with her LOL I don't think she knows

> > > what " Alto " means!!! The hospital was emmaculate! was a

> kick

> > > in the pants! Dr. A is so soft spoken and laid back. He

> explained

> > > everything and was always asking if we had any questions.

> > >

> > > I met a beautiful young woman named who had surgery the

> same day

> > > (Mon) as I did. She lived in San Diego and drove to Mexico by

> > > herself. She also was very anxious to get home so she drove

back

> > > Tuesday night! I also met Kathy who had a RNY. It was almost

as

> if

> > > we didn't have surgery. I do have some gas pains but other

than

> that,

> > > I am not hungry and feeling great.

> > >

> > > More Later,

> > > Virginia

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Virginia

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Virginia

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi All, Another horror story about Kaiser! I took my daughter to TJ to have breast augmentation and a chin implant. When it came time to take the stitches out (seemingly easy procedure right?) well first we had to see her primary doctor who attempted to remove the stitches. She then decided we should see a plastics dr . The plastic surgery doc first yelled about going to Mexico and then about the attempted stitch removal.............which we then informed her was the Kaiser Doc who did it!!!! She then removed the stitches with no problem! However she was amazed by the chin implant, which she had never seen!!!!!!!! Virginia DOB 3/13/06 198/188/135 netta <jldot44@...> wrote: Hello Tammy,My name is netta and I

also have Kaiser Insurance. I did not even bother trying to contact them about surgery because I knew what the answer would be. I was banded on Feb. 8, 2006. I went to my Primary Doctor and she did not even Know about the Lapband surgery. I was flabergasted. She did not even know what a fill was. I was wondering what was she learning in her contiuing ed classes. I am a retired disabled nurse now but you should always know what is going on in the medical field, if this is what you do for your job. Anyway, I don't fill that the dr.s at kaiser really care about you. They are just there to collect a check, well atleast here in Atlanta, GA.After I was satisfied with my research I went on and paid for the surgery with Dr. A. and boy am I really pleased. I am down 24 pounds and I am training for a marathon with the American Stroke Association. I am in a regular size 16

now, from a women size 18 and stretch jeans, pants and skirts.You will be happy with your decision. netta> > >> > > Well everything went exactly like you all said it would!!! I am > going

> > > go adopt Yolanda, what a lady! Bright, outgoing and so loving > and > > > kind!! But don't drive with her LOL I don't think she knows > > > what "Alto" means!!! The hospital was emmaculate! was a > kick > > > in the pants! Dr. A is so soft spoken and laid back. He > explained > > > everything and was always asking if we had any questions.> > > > > > I met a beautiful young woman named who had surgery the > same day > > > (Mon) as I did. She lived in San Diego and drove to Mexico by > > > herself. She also was very anxious to get home so she drove back > > > Tuesday night! I also met Kathy who had a RNY. It was almost as > if > > > we didn't have surgery. I do have some gas pains but other than > that, > > > I am not hungry and feeling great.> >

> > > > More Later,> > > Virginia> > >> > > > > > > > > > Virginia> > > > > > > > > > Virginia> > > > > >

[Guest guest]

Hi Tammy, I think so! It all comes down to the all mighty dollar!tammy irish <tammyntod@...> wrote: I didnt know that Virginia. Well wait a minute now that I think about it I remember hearing that the employees have share in Kaiser. So you think because the drs own it that is why so many of us are turned down? Hi Liz, Yes, I think we have the same medical record!! Well, Congratulations to you on your weight loss and your continued weight loss. When were you banded? Tammy IrishVirginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: Don't forget who owns Kaiser now.................it's the doctors! Virginia Widow of a Kaiser employeelizadeltastar <airbart@...> wrote: Hey Tammy I. - I also have Kaiser and had the exact reply from them (the bariatrics team) that it appears you received. At 5'3" and 275 lbs. I WAS TOO HEALTHY!!! I did not have any "co-morbids" and so, becasue WLS has gained such "popularity" in the SF Bay Area, they were picking and choosing the candidates and I wasn't one of them. Of course, they NEVER told me they only perform RNY and not LapBand so I never would have gone with them anyway.When I went to see my primary care Dr. after my surgery he was VERY interested in hearing all about my experience in Mexico, looking over my xrays and checking out my incisions, but - would do nothing to help me convince the bariatrics

department to offer fills even though it turns out they have a qualified Lapband surgeon on staff.They perform "fee for services" surguries for the RNY patients who need major skin removal (aka: body lifts) but don't have the EQUIPMENT to do a fill! Lord knows they couldn't possibly have any needles or saline in a hospital!As you can see, this was a real sore spot with me especially after being bombarded with all the Kaiser Cares Commercials on the radio & TV.With all that said and done, I FEEL & LOOK GREAT! My weight loss is slow but steady. I've lost more inches than I can believe and have gone from a tight size 24 to a lose size 18! Size 16 is in the near future!!!Liz > >> > Well everything went exactly like you all said it would!!! I am going > > go adopt Yolanda, what a lady! Bright, outgoing and so loving and > > kind!! But don't drive with her LOL I don't think she knows > > what "Alto" means!!! The hospital was emmaculate! was a kick > > in the pants! Dr. A is so soft spoken and laid back. He explained > > everything and was always asking if we had any questions.> > > > I met a beautiful young woman named who

had surgery the same day > > (Mon) as I did. She lived in San Diego and drove to Mexico by > > herself. She also was very anxious to get home so she drove back > > Tuesday night! I also met Kathy who had a RNY. It was almost as if > > we didn't have surgery. I do have some gas pains but other than that, > > I am not hungry and feeling great.> > > > More Later,> > Virginia> >> > > > > Virginia> > > > > Virginia> > >

[Guest guest]

Tammy I,

I was banded 8/11/05

Liz

> > >

> > > Well everything went exactly like you all said it would!!! I

am

> going

> > > go adopt Yolanda, what a lady! Bright, outgoing and so loving

> and

> > > kind!! But don't drive with her LOL I don't think she knows

> > > what " Alto " means!!! The hospital was emmaculate! was a

> kick

> > > in the pants! Dr. A is so soft spoken and laid back. He

> explained

> > > everything and was always asking if we had any questions.

> > >

> > > I met a beautiful young woman named who had surgery the

> same day

> > > (Mon) as I did. She lived in San Diego and drove to Mexico by

> > > herself. She also was very anxious to get home so she drove

back

> > > Tuesday night! I also met Kathy who had a RNY. It was almost

as

> if

> > > we didn't have surgery. I do have some gas pains but other

than

> that,

> > > I am not hungry and feeling great.

> > >

> > > More Later,

> > > Virginia

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Virginia

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Virginia

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Yea Virginia, Isnt it a shame how our healthcare system works? Tammy I.Virginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: Hi Tammy, I think so! It all comes down to the all mighty dollar!tammy irish <tammyntod@...> wrote: I didnt know that Virginia. Well wait a minute now that I think about it I remember hearing that the employees have share in Kaiser. So you think because the drs own it that is why so many of us are turned down? Hi Liz, Yes, I think we have the same medical record!! Well, Congratulations to you on your weight loss and your continued weight loss. When were you banded? Tammy IrishVirginia Herrell <herrell@...> wrote: Don't forget who owns Kaiser now.................it's the doctors! Virginia Widow of a Kaiser employeelizadeltastar <airbart@...> wrote: Hey Tammy I. - I also have Kaiser and had the exact reply from them (the bariatrics team) that it appears you received. At 5'3" and 275 lbs. I WAS TOO HEALTHY!!! I did not have any "co-morbids" and so, becasue WLS has gained such "popularity" in the SF Bay Area, they were picking and choosing the candidates and I wasn't one of them. Of course, they NEVER told me they only perform RNY and not LapBand so I never

would have gone with them anyway.When I went to see my primary care Dr. after my surgery he was VERY interested in hearing all about my experience in Mexico, looking over my xrays and checking out my incisions, but - would do nothing to help me convince the bariatrics department to offer fills even though it turns out they have a qualified Lapband surgeon on staff.They perform "fee for services" surguries for the RNY patients who need major skin removal (aka: body lifts) but don't have the EQUIPMENT to do a fill! Lord knows they couldn't possibly have any needles or saline in a hospital!As you can see, this was a real sore spot with me especially after being bombarded with all the Kaiser Cares Commercials on the radio & TV.With all that said and done, I FEEL & LOOK GREAT! My weight loss is slow but steady. I've lost more inches than I can believe and have gone from a tight size 24

to a lose size 18! Size 16 is in the near future!!!Liz > >> > Well everything went exactly like you all said it would!!! I am going > > go adopt Yolanda, what a lady! Bright, outgoing and so loving and > > kind!! But don't drive with her LOL I don't think she knows > > what "Alto"

means!!! The hospital was emmaculate! was a kick > > in the pants! Dr. A is so soft spoken and laid back. He explained > > everything and was always asking if we had any questions.> > > > I met a beautiful young woman named who had surgery the same day > > (Mon) as I did. She lived in San Diego and drove to Mexico by > > herself. She also was very anxious to get home so she drove back > > Tuesday night! I also met Kathy who had a RNY. It was almost as if > > we didn't have surgery. I do have some gas pains but other than that, > > I am not hungry and feeling great.> > > > More Later,> > Virginia> >> > > > > Virginia> > > > > Virginia> > >

[Guest guest]

Hi Liz, You have a one year anniversary coming up soon!!! I am getting really impatient now. I want to go have surgery so bad and dont want to wait til 4/28!!!! Thats funny to hear that you want to have surgery. No one wants to have surgery except us!! Tammy Irish lizadeltastar <airbart@...> wrote: Tammy I,I was banded 8/11/05Liz> > >> > > Well everything went exactly like you all said it would!!! I am > going > > > go adopt Yolanda, what a lady! Bright, outgoing and so loving > and > > > kind!! But don't drive with her LOL I don't think she knows > > > what "Alto" means!!! The hospital was emmaculate! was a > kick > > > in the pants! Dr. A is so soft spoken and laid back. He > explained > > > everything and was always asking if we had any questions.> > > > > > I met a beautiful young woman named who had surgery the > same day > > > (Mon) as I did. She lived in San Diego and drove to Mexico by > > > herself. She also was very anxious to get home so she drove back > > > Tuesday

night! I also met Kathy who had a RNY. It was almost as > if > > > we didn't have surgery. I do have some gas pains but other than > that, > > > I am not hungry and feeling great.> > > > > > More Later,> > > Virginia> > >> > > > > > > > > > Virginia> > > > > > > > > > Virginia> > > > > >

[Guest guest]

Hi GangJust want to let you all know - I'm back!!I had to do some meditation about letting go of my marriage once and for all. Also, to get to a spot that I was not sooo resentful about him, his kids and one of his sisters. Well, I got there!! So now, hopefully, that is the last you will hear from me on that subject.However, I went in for an Ultra Sound a week ago Friday. I am supposed to have them every six months now, in order to see if any more tumours start up in my liver. Well, I received the call from my Dr's office on Wednesday, that she wanted to see me. No matter how much I didn't want to think what I was thinking - I knew! Turns out that, yes indeed, I have another tumour that is just appearing. Of course, the next step is a CT Scan.Now, this one is still very small and could be in a place that an ablation can be performed. Not like the two that I had major surgery for in April. At any rate, I didn't give in doing two HepC treatments, nor did I give in when I went through a liver resection, nor did I give in when my husband of over 20 yrs wanted out, so I'm not giving in for this little baby thing either! My Higher Power is just seeing fit, that I don't become complacent about my health issues perhaps. So, here goes a stronger need to see, touch and smell all the really important things in life!!! My glass is definitely not half empty, it's half full.Today, a woman that I hadn't met yet, came by to talk to me about living in an RV. During our in introductory phase, I learned that she also has HepC. It honestly felt like that Higher Power definitely had a purpose for us to meet and it was more than me introducing her to a great way to live.So, now it's just on with a happy and joyous future for me again.Gloria

[Guest guest]

Thank you gloria, you are truly a blessing just when i am ready to throw in the

towel after what i consider the worst week yet you remind me i may not have the

strength but i can give it to my higher power & he will carry me through if it

is his will...I go back to doc on monday to review some tests & possible

sonogram myself.

Blessed be marie---------

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- [ ] I'm back!!!

Hi Gang

Just want to let you all know - I'm back!!

I had to do some meditation about letting go of my marriage once and for

all. Also, to get to a spot that I was not sooo resentful about him,

his kids and one of his sisters. Well, I got there!! So now,

hopefully, that is the last you will hear from me on that subject.

However, I went in for an Ultra Sound a week ago Friday. I am supposed

to have them every six months now, in order to see if any more tumours

start up in my liver. Well, I received the call from my Dr's office on

Wednesday, that she wanted to see me. No matter how much I didn't want

to think what I was thinking - I knew! Turns out that, yes indeed, I

have another tumour that is just appearing. Of course, the next step is

a CT Scan.

Now, this one is still very small and could be in a place that an

ablation can be performed. Not like the two that I had major surgery

for in April. At any rate, I didn't give in doing two HepC treatments,

nor did I give in when I went through a liver resection, nor did I give

in when my husband of over 20 yrs wanted out, so I'm not giving in for

this little baby thing either!

My Higher Power is just seeing fit, that I don't become complacent about

my health issues perhaps. So, here goes a stronger need to see, touch

and smell all the really important things in life!!! My glass is

definitely not half empty, it's half full.

Today, a woman that I hadn't met yet, came by to talk to me about living

in an RV. During our in introductory phase, I learned that she also has

HepC. It honestly felt like that Higher Power definitely had a purpose

for us to meet and it was more than me introducing her to a great way to

live.

So, now it's just on with a happy and joyous future for me again.

Gloria

[Guest guest]

Oh marieYou have no idea how much I admire your courage, in the face of such awful odds. Just keep doing what you are doing and don't give in to any of the negative thoughts. Remember, you are battling a dragon that breaths fire and is positive that he's going to win the battle. Just don't let him!!I'll definitely be talking to the Higher Power and asking him if it might be his will, to go a little softer on you now. But, I have absolutely no doubt that you have what it takes to get through this big fight.Luv Gloria

Thank you gloria, you are truly a blessing just when i am ready to throw in the towel after what i consider the worst week yet you remind me i may not have the strength but i can give it to my higher power & he will carry me through if it is his will...I go back to doc on monday to review some tests & possible sonogram myself.

Blessed be marie---------

Sent from AT & T's Wireless network using Mobile Email

- [ ] I'm back!!!

Hi Gang

Just want to let you all know - I'm back!!

I had to do some meditation about letting go of my marriage once and for

all. Also, to get to a spot that I was not sooo resentful about him,

his kids and one of his sisters. Well, I got there!! So now,

hopefully, that is the last you will hear from me on that subject.

However, I went in for an Ultra Sound a week ago Friday. I am supposed

to have them every six months now, in order to see if any more tumours

start up in my liver. Well, I received the call from my Dr's office on

Wednesday, that she wanted to see me. No matter how much I didn't want

to think what I was thinking - I knew! Turns out that, yes indeed, I

have another tumour that is just appearing. Of course, the next step is

a CT Scan.

Now, this one is still very small and could be in a place that an

ablation can be performed. Not like the two that I had major surgery

for in April. At any rate, I didn't give in doing two HepC treatments,

nor did I give in when I went through a liver resection, nor did I give

in when my husband of over 20 yrs wanted out, so I'm not giving in for

this little baby thing either!

My Higher Power is just seeing fit, that I don't become complacent about

my health issues perhaps. So, here goes a stronger need to see, touch

and smell all the really important things in life!!! My glass is

definitely not half empty, it's half full.

Today, a woman that I hadn't met yet, came by to talk to me about living

in an RV. During our in introductory phase, I learned that she also has

HepC. It honestly felt like that Higher Power definitely had a purpose

for us to meet and it was more than me introducing her to a great way to

live.

So, now it's just on with a happy and joyous future for me again.

Gloria

[Guest guest]

Gloria,

You go girl!

If/When I make it up to the BC area we'll hook up and go have some green tea or something...

Steve

Life is much more fun when thought of as a scavenger hunt as opposed to a surprise party. Jimmy Buffett [ ] I'm back!!!

Hi GangJust want to let you all know - I'm back!!I had to do some meditation about letting go of my marriage once and for all. Also, to get to a spot that I was not sooo resentful about him, his kids and one of his sisters. Well, I got there!! So now, hopefully, that is the last you will hear from me on that subject.However, I went in for an Ultra Sound a week ago Friday. I am supposed to have them every six months now, in order to see if any more tumours start up in my liver. Well, I received the call from my Dr's office on Wednesday, that she wanted to see me. No matter how much I didn't want to think what I was thinking - I knew! Turns out that, yes indeed, I have another tumour that is just appearing. Of course, the next step is a CT Scan.Now, this one is still very small and could be in a place that an ablation can be performed. Not like the two that I had major surgery for in April. At any rate, I didn't give in doing two HepC treatments, nor did I give in when I went through a liver resection, nor did I give in when my husband of over 20 yrs wanted out, so I'm not giving in for this little baby thing either! My Higher Power is just seeing fit, that I don't become complacent about my health issues perhaps. So, here goes a stronger need to see, touch and smell all the really important things in life!!! My glass is definitely not half empty, it's half full.Today, a woman that I hadn't met yet, came by to talk to me about living in an RV. During our in introductory phase, I learned that she also has HepC. It honestly felt like that Higher Power definitely had a purpose for us to meet and it was more than me introducing her to a great way to live.So, now it's just on with a happy and joyous future for me again.Gloria

[Guest guest]

You know it Steve!! Also, I have a spare bed here in my RV if you ever make it over here.Truly, if I have to start travelling back and forth to Vancouver again, I plan to take a day or two and cross the border. Probably not until the spring though.Ya, I like that something!!! British Columbia's biggest cash crop...

Gloria,

You go girl!

If/When I make it up to the BC area we'll hook up and go have some green tea or something...

Steve

Life is much more fun when thought of as a scavenger hunt as opposed to a surprise party. Jimmy Buffett [ ] I'm back!!!

Hi GangJust want to let you all know - I'm back!!I had to do some meditation about letting go of my marriage once and for all. Also, to get to a spot that I was not sooo resentful about him, his kids and one of his sisters. Well, I got there!! So now, hopefully, that is the last you will hear from me on that subject.However, I went in for an Ultra Sound a week ago Friday. I am supposed to have them every six months now, in order to see if any more tumours start up in my liver. Well, I received the call from my Dr's office on Wednesday, that she wanted to see me. No matter how much I didn't want to think what I was thinking - I knew! Turns out that, yes indeed, I have another tumour that is just appearing. Of course, the next step is a CT Scan.Now, this one is still very small and could be in a place that an

ablation can be performed. Not like the two that I had major surgery for in April. At any rate, I didn't give in doing two HepC treatments, nor did I give in when I went through a liver resection, nor did I give in when my husband of over 20 yrs wanted out, so I'm not giving in for this little baby thing either! My Higher Power is just seeing fit, that I don't become complacent about my health issues perhaps. So, here goes a stronger need to see, touch and smell all the really important things in life!!! My glass is definitely not half empty, it's half full.Today, a woman that I hadn't met yet, came by to talk to me about living in an RV. During our in introductory phase, I learned that she also has HepC. It honestly felt like that Higher Power definitely had a purpose for us to meet and it was more than me introducing her to a great way to live.So, now it's just on with a happy and

joyous future for me again.Gloria

[Guest guest]

Can I come too?  I wanna come too.  

Okay... warning you all now..  for some reason I woke up in rare form this morning..  I have already sent Steve an e-mail ribbing him about being left handed.  I'm sorry but you guys are going to have to put up with me being a nutbag today!

Tee hee hee hee..

Hugs,

TeriOn Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 1:02 AM, Gloria <gadamscan@...> wrote:

 

You know it Steve!!  Also, I have a spare bed here in my RV if you ever make it over here.

Truly, if I have to start travelling back and forth to Vancouver again, I plan to take a day or two and cross the border.  Probably not until the spring though.Ya, I like that something!!!  British Columbia's biggest cash crop...

 

Gloria,

You go girl!

 

If/When I make it up to the BC area we'll hook up and go have some green tea or something...

 

Steve

Life is much more fun when thought of as a scavenger hunt as opposed to a surprise party.  Jimmy Buffett [ ] I'm back!!!

 

Hi GangJust want to let you all know - I'm back!!I had to do some meditation about letting go of my marriage once and for all.  Also, to get to a spot that I was not sooo resentful about him, his kids and one of his sisters.  Well, I got there!!  So now, hopefully, that is the last you will hear from me on that subject.

However, I went in for an Ultra Sound a week ago Friday.  I am supposed to have them every six months now, in order to see if any more tumours start up in my liver.  Well, I received the call from my Dr's office on Wednesday, that she wanted to see me.  No matter how much I didn't want to think what I was thinking - I knew!  Turns out that, yes indeed, I have another tumour that is just appearing.  Of course, the next step is a CT Scan.

Now, this one is still very small and could be in a place that an

ablation can be performed.  Not like the two that I had major surgery for in April.  At any rate, I didn't give in doing two HepC treatments, nor did I give in when I went through a liver resection, nor did I give in when my husband of over 20 yrs wanted out, so I'm not giving in for this little baby thing either! 

My Higher Power is just seeing fit, that I don't become complacent about my health issues perhaps.  So, here goes a stronger need to see, touch and smell all the really important things in life!!!  My glass is definitely not half empty, it's half full.

Today, a woman that I hadn't met yet, came by to talk to me about living in an RV.  During our in introductory phase, I learned that she also has HepC.  It honestly felt like that Higher Power definitely had a purpose for us to meet and it was more than me introducing her to a great way to live.

So, now it's just on with a happy and

joyous future for me again.Gloria