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New York Beauty
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New York Beauty, a weight loss surgery photo album by New York Beauty on BariatricPal. 2 photos in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos.
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I know exactly what you mean. I never knew with the sleeve dumping occured. I am so glad I experienced it because I was a sweet eater and now I can't sugar or sugar products... Good luck and try sugar free products and water down any flavored drinks you are going to have it helps a lot....
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This is the journey of weight gain and lost... After surgery these pictures will be my motivation to never allow myself to gain back this weight!
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Start a diet to lower your bp and cholestrol and then when you appeal they will see you made progress on your own and lost some weight and lowered your bp and cholestrol. It wont be easy but fight for what you want honey. Good luck
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You look nice! Keep it up girl....
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Call your insurance and ask them to mail you a guideline for weight lost surgery. Also ask them for surgeons in your area that perform weight lost surgery. VSG is a new surgery in the USA and most doctors don't want to perform this surgery because there is no long term data on it. I have BCBS and they sent me a email, but I have BCBS PPO and I performed most of my pre testing through my husband's job-due to a no copayment and I will be admitted to that hospital for my surgery. I work at a doctor's office and deal with referrals and specialty request all day. 1. Call BCBS for weight lost surgeons and surgery guidelines 2. Call the surgeon ask if they perform VSG and accept your surgery 3. Call your PCP (primary care physician) and tell them you need a referral for the surgeon you chose. If you have any further questions feel free to message me. It will all go smooth just demand what you want and do your research so they can't steer you in the wrong direction. Good Luck Honey!
