Linda M.

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Thanks, Kathy.

Met with Surgeon today...got bad news :( - I know you all will understand me venting here... I got a call yesterday from my surgeon's office that he wanted to see me. I went in a bit nervous and curious about what wa...

What On Earth Has Happened to Me? - I'm beginning the journey toward my WLS.  Last week I was given my food diary to keep.  Something happened to me yesterday that I'm too ashamed to put in the diary and know/hope th...

If You Had to Do it Again, Would You? - Hi all, My name is Linda and I am trying to decide which WLS will be best for me.  My insurance will  only pay for the RNY and the Lap Band, so I'm asking people about their exp...

Is Brenda R. Still Out There & Posting? - Hi All, I've just returned to the message board and do not see Brenda R. out here.  Is she still posting on the boards?  I remember her as always being so supportive and knowled...

I'm Back Yet Again....Questions for You - Hello All. My name is Linda. I was here 3 yrs ago learning about RNY from all of you.  I was soooo close to my surgery and when I had my stress test, I was found to have a 95% b...

My Insurance will pay for RNY but not a VSG!!??!! - I am so upset!  I saw a bariatric surgeon today and he said my Highmark Blue Shield will not pay for a VSG because I my BMI is not over 50!   They will, however, pay for an RNY...

Surgeon Appointent on February 13 - I have an appointment with a bariatric surgeon on Monday, February 13.  I will learn more about this journey I  am willing to take and hopefully, everything I've been doing over th...

Wow..I've never read a more thought provoking, honest blog before...

Does Anyone Know How to Change My Surgeon's Name? - I need to change my surgeon's name in my profile, but I've yet to find how to do it. Can someone help me with this? Thanks so much! Linda

Am I Too Old To Do This? - 3 years ago I was just a short period away from having a RNY when during my preop stress test it was found that I had a heart blockage.  They fixed that with a stent and 9 months l...

2012 and New Hope Abounds - It's now January 21, 2012 and I've still not had surgery.  I've had 2 issues with my heart needing stents.  My heart disease is progressing quickly with now 6 blockages where befor...

How long were you out of work following your surge - There is so much information to read here!  I've been reading for days and days and still have a lot more to go. One question I don't seem to have seen answered is how long are ...

Considering VSG Surgery - Need Information - Hello all, My name is Linda and I am searching for information from people who have had the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy.    In 2008 I was scheduled for a Gastric Bypass.  Du...