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whitney07872004

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Joined: 05 Sep 2004
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Location: Arkansas
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Posted: 09-05-04 03:05am

Hi, i'm 17 ,5'1 and I weigh about 240lbs. I would like to get gastric bypass surgery but I need help finding a doctor in arkansas who will perform this surgery on teens.I know I am eligable for the surgery.I have a bmi over over 40.I don't want to do this for popularity reasons or anything like that . I want to do this for myself, for my heath. I know this consists of many risks but I also know that it can help to prevent the risks that I may face as an obese adult. If you could help me out in finding a doctor in arkansas that will perform this surgery on me I would be so very thankfull.Please e-mail me any information u have.


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whitney07872004
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jcpeterson

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Joined: 18 Dec 2004
Posts: 3
Location: Washington
Gastric Bypass
Posted: 01-02-05 04:26am

Whitney07872004 -

i believe you want to do this for other than popularity. I have been looking into it also and i'm having trouble finding insurance to cover it. I am 29 my bmi is 49.4. I am a wife and mother of two. I understand the limitations of being obese. I am 5'2" 275 lbs. I have battled my weight all my life. Hopefully you won't have too. Good luck hun!


-jen :d
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7aliens

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Joined: 04 Jan 2005
Posts: 8
Location: houston
Surgery
Posted: 01-04-05 14:35pm

A great place to get info and see if your insurance will cover it is www.Obesityhelp.Com. Tons of support, information and help! Good luck!
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