Khy

Yes my doctor offers the Blis coverage in case of complications. It is for 30 days with the option of purchasing longer coverage. I was thinking of using Blis to finance my surgery as Blis does have this program. Problem is... doctor and hospital have to already be set up to accept payment this way and even though my doc does the aftercare coverage, he is not set up to accept payments from Blis. I wish more doctors would do this as it would make WLS more accessible to people who need it. Part of my reason for not going to Mex. to have it done is... what happens when I get back? What if I have complicatuions? I would rather have a bariatric surgeon looking after me if some thing did occur. When I had my bladder repair I developed a big abcess under the incision site. So I am not a stranger to post op complications. Khy

Hope you are feeling better. Keep us updated Khy

Talked to my insurance company and after asking for several other things which my doctor's office provided....They now say they are waiting on clinicals from the doctor... What are they talking about? Khy

I think it is wonderful that you are doing that. I have only known 2 that had WLS. One had complications... incision wouldn't close. Another ended up looking WONDERFUL but it was a hard journey for her. She had restrictions or adhesions or something but I know she had to have a second surgery. Everyone always told me it was so dangerous. I think any surgery has the possibility of complications. I am so glad that you are spreading the word that it is possible and maybe a life saving thing for some people. I wonder why more family practice doctors or internists don't recommend this to their patients. I know it was never mentioned to me. Khy

Yes I am obsessing about it a good bit. I have everything done and just waiting to see if insurance will cover or if I will be a self pay. I hate this part where everything is done and it is out of my hands... LOL Khy

Well I don't have my sleeve yet so I am still heavy. I guess what really irks me is people assume I am really stupid because I am fat. I even find other fat people making the same assumption! Khy

Thinking of you and hope all goes well. Let us know how you are doing when you can. Khy

I am in VA and will be sleeved July 28th. Once it is done, I will let you know how it went. Post op diets and restrictions vary greatly with the surgeon. Keep in touch and let me know how it goes for you. Khy

Doctors seem to vary on strictness. Mine allows alcohol and caffeine after one year. I LOVE bubbles in drinks. I will miss that the most of anything. My Doc did warn me that some people can never have carbonated drinks again because it causes pain and others find it is no problem. But it is best to follow your Doc's advice... well at least for a year.. LOL Khy

Good Luck and please post how the surgery went! We who are waiting...wanna know the details. LOL Khy

I live in the Hampton Roads area. I am scheduled to have surgery June 28th with Dr. Terracina. I think he used to be partners with Dr. Clark. He is with Bon Secours now. Khy

How many days after surgery are you restricted from driving? Khy

WOW... I see the muscles in your abs! Lookin GOOD!

I have hypothyroidism but I have not had the sleeve yet. I am thinking weight loss for us might be slightly slower but not a great deal. My doctor says he does alot of hypothyroid patients and he has seen good results. Make sure your TSH is where it is supposed to be. One thing he did say was that he did not want to get into surgery with a patient that did not have the correct TSH levels. Khy

After talking to Aetna today, I am probably looking at self pay. My doctor includes the Blis after care program in his self pay price. I called Blis and they do offer loans for self pay patients. I am wondering if anyone here has used them for self pay and and was it a good or bad experience? Khy

Congratulations! I am glad it all worked out for you. You must be so excited. All that work for 6 months...and they denied the first time.. ARGGG but now all is well! I am still waiting approval. Spoke to the insurance person at my docs office today and she said she talked to Aetna but they wouldn't tell her anything more than she told me. She said she would try to get in contact with the nurse that was looking at my case and try to see if they would tell her where they were with it. Khy

I am wondering if as I lose weight with the sleeve, will my synthroid dose change? I am taking 0.2mg daily. Will I need less when I weigh less or does this tend to be a static thing? What has everyone else's experience been? Khy

Please keep us updated when you can. We are all thinking of u and sending well wishes your way. Soon you will be over this and happy with the results. In the mean time try to rest and do what they say is best for you. Khy

First time I went to buy biotin.. the store only carried the 7,500 mcg. I went out today to replenish my supply and the store that I went to carried 1,000mcg or 5,000mcg. How much is the recommended doseage for WLS patients? Khy

LOl, I am sooo envious.. Khy

Go get it seen NOW. I do not like the way it sounds. When I had bladder repair surgery, I had an abcess develop under the incision. It started like this. Khy

Glad you are feeling better and have had this problem taken care of. How Lucky you are to have a bariatric surgeon that will take you on even though he did not do the revision. You will get through this and all will be well. Khy

Wow scheduled on July 4th! Let us know how things go as soon as you can! We will all be thinking about u!:regular_smile:

Idk.. I kinda think it is a man thing. My husband had sleep apnea for years. Several times he woke up with his airway collapsed. Still denied he had it.... Sigh.. What got him to change? I started gettting angry because I couldn't sleep. The sounds he could make were extremely varied and incredibly loud. I moved out of the bedroom and was pissy because I didn't really have anywhere to sleep. When I am pissy he doesn't get any. Eventually he gave in and admitted he needed to be seen for it. Khy

If you like it... wear it. I like the bikinis. I am a teacher and most of the girls wear these with hip huggers. You know what is coming next. I can never get the boys behind them to pay attention in class. Khy