garymarx

I have been 'lurking' off-and-on for the past 3 weeks. I started looking into having wls about a year ago and decided not to get it done at the time for insurance reasons. Back in April I decided to have another go at it and did everything required of me (psych eval, ECG) as well as tracked down my weight history for the ins company.

This past Saturday I received the approval letter from the insurance company, and I am here for help and to help others.

I live in Melvindale, Michigan (close to Detroit) and am going to the Barix Clinic at the Forest Medical Clinic in Ypsilanti, Michigan for my surgery, my surgeon is Dr. David Kam.

Andie

Welcome to TT...you will find tons of info on here. Keep us posted of your progress!!

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Andrea.....mommy to twins
Surgery date 04/09/07
San Antonio, TX
University Health Systems
420/388/215/190
Highest/day of surgery/current/goal
205 lbs gone forever!!!
Starting BMI 62 Current BMI 31.7
Went from a 5X/6X -34/36 to a 0X-14/16
Open RNY

LyndasRoom

HI Gary!
Welcome. Be sure to let us know when you get a date, so we can add you to the 'staplers list'.

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Lynda
July 11,2006
Dr. Callery
309/198/150
Century 6/1/2007
Onederland 8/26/2007
LyndieBear

bubbasmama

Welcome Gary

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Barb
RNY 01/20/06
263 179 190
Highest was now
TT Gym rat club member #35

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Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God

MiladyB

Gary, welcome to the forum! So glad you have come out of the lurking mode. I'm from Michigan too but on the other side of the state. I've heard good things about the Barix Clinic. Congratulations on the approval. Let us know when you get your date and feel free to ask questions. You've found a great forum family here that loves to help!

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Beth

Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group


CherishedTeddyBear-(TT Bear Lover)

The Poetry of Milady
New Beginnings: My Journey to LIFE

359(BMI: 58.8)/148(BMI:24.3)
Highest/Current

Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 211 lbs GONE!!


Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008

Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbadder removal: 06/09/08-Dr Randal Baker

Corrine

Hi Gary!

I'm a newbie myself so I don't know that I have much to offer at the moment.

Just know I'm right there with you.

CeeCee

Oodles of info here! Do your research, then ask as many questions as you like! We're all here for you!

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Cynthia
I live in my own little world, but it's okay because they know me here.

Height 5'2"
Highest: 335
Surgery:328.6
Current: 223.8 as of 7/1/08
Goal: Who cares? I feel great!
Surgery Date: 2/12/07
Open Roux-en-Y at The Miriam Hospital, RI
TT Gym Rat #11
PhoenixBear

Squishy

Welcome!!

I have never been a fan of forums because they always seem to break down into childish bickering, name calling, etc, but there is something very different (and special) about this one.

I think that, because the morbidly obese have endured a lot of embarassment, ridicule, etc. we tend to be a lot more considerate of other people's feelings. It is very positive here.

You're going to feel at home.
-Mike-

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TT Squishybear

"If you are going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill

05/30/07 Open RNY
430/346/240.5/225?
Highest/Surgery Date/Current/Goal
6' 2"

TT Gym Rat Club Member #65

VanessaSFL

Welcome to the forum.Congrats with the approval.Good things all to come.

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Van


Lap RNY March,21 2005
280/130

VPA BEAR

RNY4me

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RNY4me
Missy

Surgery Date 11/13/06
Lap RNY

297/289/187/165
highest/day of/current/goal

TT Gym Rat Club Member #7