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06/29/2008 04:25 AM
Anna Daniels
Hi my name is Anna and I'm new to this site and message board. I'm very
obese and live on s.s.i. and state medicaid and would like to know if state
medicaid in the state of colorado pays for the surgery? I've tried every
diet out there known to man with no success. I have degenerative joint
disease in both knees and use a walker/wheelchair to get around.
I would love to know what it feels like to be able to get around without
the help of some sort of device.
Anyone who might be able to help me please email me @
kora121106@yahoo.com.
thank you
anna daniels -- Anna Daniels
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03/09/2008 12:12 AM
Kathleen Screen
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Well I am very excited to get my bypass done. I met Dr T yesterday and very
much enjoyed talking with him and his staff. They are all very
knowledgeable and made me feel right at home the moment I walked in the
door. I have been trying for four years now to get a bypass here in the
Springs. Yes, to no avail. My high weight as well as having Celiac Disease
has made the local Dr's nervous to do the procedure on me. They have made
excuses and put me off for quiet a while now. As well as they did not have
much knowledge of having Celiac Disease in a bypass. Dr T has put my
worries at ease on this subject. His knowledge, experience and confidence
is very appreciated here. He asked me if I had any other questions and I
only had one. If he could do my surgery tomorrow (jokingly) I have been
waiting for over 4 years now. The only request I did have was to have
something ready to calm me down when I do get to the hospital for the
procedure. I had my gallbladder removed a little over a year ago (in the
Springs and not by Dr T) and the anesthesiologist made a mistake and almost
killed me. I still get flash backs in bits and peaces. I am 100% sure for 4
years now I want this surgery but I know I will be more than nervous when I
see the OR door coming. Dr T was great at relieving my concerns.
I am 5'3 and 453 pounds. Yes, a little more than most. I have my nutrition
class scheduled for tomorrow and the phone call to the Psychiatrist office
to type up the release letter went out yesterday 5 min after I left Dr T's
office. The only thing left is a Cardio assessment. I have a few surgeries
under my belt and know what that entails and have passed every one I have
had with colors. So now the only thing to do is wait for that appointment
which I do not have yet. I anticipated all the other releases I would need
and all ready had the appointments weeks ago. I brought the paperwork with
me yesterday to Dr T's Office. My GP, my Rheumatologist and my
Pulmonologist . All the releases filled out with the t's crossed, i's
dotted and tests complete.
Anyway, I just wanted to post a little of my thoughts here since not many
has been posted lately. I will add more later as things happen. I hope
those that read this later will find some comfort on what they will be
going through. It is kinda scary but I also know it will change my life as
well as extend it. But I am just plumb old excited right now.
Kathleen
-- Kathleen Screen
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01/16/2008 07:22 PM
Jessica Daily
I just wanted you all to know that ive done great. I had Dr Tillquist do
my bypass in 08/2002. At that time i was well over 250 pounds. I have left
all that weight behind. Im now 140 pounds with a bmi of 23.And yes its been
5 years.Ive worked at it everyday. I just want all of you to know that its
hard work and its so worth it.Good luck to all. Jessica -- Jessica Daily
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11/12/2007 07:31 PM
Christina Ridgely
I am getting ready to have my surgery on Wednesday and I cannot wait to
start my new life! -- Christina Ridgely
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10/16/2007 01:15 AM
Melissa Jones
I am hoping to have my surgery within the next month. If not then maybe
not too far from then. I have done all the requirements that I needed to
do before the surgery. I am very pleased with the first impression of my
doctor and nurses. -- Melissa Jones
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09/26/2007 01:24 PM
Marie Walberg
I just had my surgery on September 5, 2007. So far I have lost a little
over 20 lbs. I was very scared about the surgery but now I am glad that I
went through with it. For anyone who is thinking about having the surgery
and is scared...well that is natural, but take it from me; it will be worth
it in the long run. MJ -- Marie Walberg
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03/01/2006 11:04 PM
Niurka Perez
I am getting prepared and very nervous. I have my Nutrition class this
sunday March 5th and than Eileen will submit my paper work to United for
approval. I am very excited about the upcoming changes in my life, but I am
scared about the surgery.... -- Niurka Perez
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11/02/2005 01:41 AM
Shawna Engelhardt
I am 2 years out on the 27th of October. I have moved and started a new
life with my kids and am doing great. I have lost 160 pounds all together
with the weight before the surgery too. I feel so good and want to thank
you also for "saving my life." I was getting sick and you took me and
changed my life. I have gone from a 6X to an XL and have held it all off
for over a year now. I want to lose more still and then have the extra
skin removed too. I went to school when I moved and am doing my internship
inthe medical field now. Again thank you so very much. Shawna -- Shawna Engelhardt
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09/22/2005 06:13 PM
Fran Roberson
Dr. Tilquist just want to say thank you. It has been two years since my
surgery. I've lost 144lbs and still losing, I look back at old pictures and
can't believe that's me. You are the best thing that happend to me and
changed my life for the better. I have a new outlook on life.
Thanks again
One of your losers
Fran Roberson -- Fran Roberson
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01/29/2005 08:26 AM
Meta Porter
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Good luck Sherry! I know this weekend will be an interesting one for you!
Same for me. My surgery is 2/2. Maybe I'll see you in the hospital. My
thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Meta -- Meta Porter
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01/19/2005 11:41 PM
Fran Roberson
CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND A PLASTIC SURGEON IN THE AREA. SOMEONE WHO IS VERY
GOOD AND DEALS WITH WLS PEOPLE. WANT TO KNOW IF THEY CHARGE FEE TO GET A
CONSULT.PLEASE E-MAIL ME SOON THANKS.
FRAN -- Fran Roberson
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10/27/2004 04:42 PM
Leslie Gilliland
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Hello Everyone,
Just wanted to let everyone know im home doing great and ready to return
to work on Monday... I weighed in with CJ yesterday and 6 days post-op im
down 18lbs... I was amazed and so happy... actually made it to my car
before I started crying and thanking God and Dr. Tillquist for helping me
come thru this and start my new healthy life, one I am going to continue to
live much longer thanks to this surgery... Again big thank you to Dr.
Tillquist... he is the best... Thanks to everyone for their kind words and
prayers... Love to all... Leslie -- Leslie Gilliland
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10/21/2004 01:15 AM
Shawna Pierson
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Leslie has made it out if surgery and is now a BIG FAT LOSER!!!!!!!! She
had surgery at 11 and it went well. She was on her way to recovery at 1:30.
They did keep her a little long in recovery due to some breathing problems
from the pain meds and some pain she was having. I saw her around 5:30 and
she was still pretty uncomfortable, but they were working on it and she was
sleepy. I will update again tomorrow after we go up too see her again. YAY
LESLIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -- Shawna Pierson
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10/04/2004 02:56 PM
Sandy Hernandez
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Sorry everyone. The support group meeting with Dr. Millard speaking is
today. Oct 4, 2004. In my message before this one, I put the wrong date.
SORRY!!! He will be speaking at the Aurora Support Group tonight, stating @
6:30pm. Please come to attend. Thanks~ Sandy -- Sandy Hernandez
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10/01/2004 04:08 AM
Sandy Hernandez
Wanted to invite everyone to the Aurora Support Group this next week. We
will bw having a guest speaker, Dr. Millard. He is a plastic surgeon, who
has worked with alot of WLS patients. We will be meeing on Monday, October
2, 2004. Starts @ 6:30pm. It is at the Aurora Hospital, 1501 S Potomac St
(just south of Mississippi & Potomac) in conference room 1. Come with lots
of questions!!! Email me with any questions or directions.
Lattas321@comcast.net
Thanks, Sandy Hernandez -- Sandy Hernandez
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09/24/2004 08:58 PM
Fran Roberson
Just a short note to everyone. I attended the seminar for Dr. John Millard
on plastic surgery. It was held Wednesday the 22nd. He had some very
helpful information. His staff was very nice and gave lots of information.
He also had one of his clients come in and talk with everyone. Dr. Millard
works with lots of people, who have lost weight through surgery or the old
fashioned way.
If you are looking for information on plastic surgery you can give his
office a call at 303-792-5665.
Hope everyone is doing fine I reached my one year back of September
12,2004. I have lost 134lbs so far I still have 40lbs to go. Never thought
in my thirty-seven years I would be wearing a size fourteen. I feel great.
Good Luck to everyone
Fran. -- Fran Roberson
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