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Hi all! I am wondering about appropriate ranges for lab work. I had tests done last week, and my protein (Pre albumin) according to Lab Corp was in "normal" range on the scale they showed. But my NUT said that the ranges LabCorp uses are not accurate and that my protein is low. Do different labs...

Hi all, I am still planning to have surgery, maybe in a few months (cash pay, trying to save my pennies!). I have looked under the "file" for vitamin suggestions, etc. but don't see anything that answers me questions. I hope that I am not violating any rules here, but... My question has to do...

That's a reasonable number! ... Where I am now is trying to get a loan. I am currently unemployed, so I will need a co-signer due to lack of documentable income. Plan to ask my brother sometime this week. Fingers crossed! I do feel as if I am running out of options...

Thanks so much! That is an idea to consider! Where I am now is trying to get a loan. I an currently unemployed, so I will need a co-signer due to lack of income. Plan to ask my brother sometime this week. Fingers crossed! I do feel as if I am running out of options...

Thanks for that info...those numbers are pretty hard for me to get to...I'm not giving up though!

Well, that is less than I have seen...don't know about the open procedure though...

Thank you...that's great information!

Thanks! That's very helpful information....

That's a good idea. But, it's not so much the support, as it is coming up with the money. I'm not giving up though!

Thanks so much....

Hi all! I was so disappointed to not be able to get the money together for my DS with Dr Esquerra scheduled for May 19th. One of the people I had asked to help refused for me to go to Mexicali if she was providing the $12,000 funding. I live in Richmond Virginia, and it looks as if a Dr...

I am still waiting to schedule surgery, but I've noticed so many people talk about adding/doubling meat for the protein...I'm not a vegetarian, but I have wanted to go more vegetarian (ethical reasons)...is it possible to get enough protein without using so much meat?

I am still waiting to schedule surgery, but I've noticed so many people talk about adding meat for the protein...I'm not vegetarian, but I have wanted to go more vegetarian (ethical reasons)...is it possible to get enough protein without using so much meat?

While it's easy for me to talk, as I haven't had any surgery yet, I think that if you trust this surgeon enough to do any surgery, you can trust him to act in your best interests regardless of where that tales you! Good luck!

So very excited for you!!!

Oh, I'm so very happy for you! I am still trying to work out the money for my surgery...I wish you the very best!

Thank you so much! I wish I was covered, but my policy is with a self-insured private school...and they deny coverage (regardless of medical necessity) for only 2 treatments. And one of the 2 is Bariatric Surgery...(I live in Richmond)

So great to get the insight of a medical professional! I actually am not concerned about the cleanliness, safety, etc. of going to Mexico for this...I know there will be good and bad, but for some reason, I am pretty comfortable with that aspect. I have been so reassured by everyone's...

Thank you so much for you insight...it is so great that you just had it are are doing so well! I also like your idea of pre-scheduling appts with my PCP... I hope that you continue to do well! Please keep us updated on your progress!