SleeveandRNYchica

Yeah, I can't wait to say bye bye to LB. That card is gonna be burnt! I am paying it off and I will not be using again.

Yep, I do. I just have to prepay for everything and then BCBS/Fepblue reimburses me the plan allowance and I am responsible for any extra and the copays....so I am right under $300. BCBS did not cover my NUT appt at all. I was out $83 for that. My whole point was how much more health care is in the US. I don't think I could afford to pay for everything I have paid for out of pocket stateside. My doc here made me do bone density and endocrinlogist, so I have had a few extra appts. I am just surprise honestly how little I paid out of pocket. edit to add: that also includes my echocardiogram and my ultrasounds...just nuts!

That's what I am talking about! I think I will have more of your optimism after the surgery. So much so my hubs may have to take my credit card!

Haha oh I am gonna get to a size 14!!! I really would like to buy a new wedding dress and take new weddin photos. I am thinking for or 5th anniversary I may just do that! I was a fat bride :-(

I think most of us hold on to our old clothes. 14 signifies a size for me that I have never been in my adult life. So I treated myself....I don't even have a date yet

If so, what? I bought a size 14 pair of Levi's. I have everything in my closet from 16-22. So I went one size down, plus I got a good deal with my Kohl's cash.

I am not sure what my totals will be after surgery. I know I have $150 copay per day. I also have to pay for some of the other fees in connection to my stay. I am keeping track though.

well being that I live abroad, I just wonder the differences in the billing as far as medical cost. I thought my endoscopy would be way more expensive but it was rather cheap.

It was actually popping up with the chat window. However, as of yesterday it resolved itself. Now I just have the little radio button.

Wow!

That is awesome live time exercise trainer! That is worth its weight in gold! I love working out with trainers. They make me do stuff i would never think of.

So I live abroad and it is my responsiblity to pay for all outpatient care and then submit a claim through my insurance. So far I have completed blood work, cortisol screening, a ultra sound of my liver, pancreas and gall bladder, bone density scan, 1 psych eval, 1 NUT eval, endoscopy, a visit to the endocronoligist and more blood work, and paid for my initial surgery evaluation for a total billed amount of $1681.16. I have only paid $297.47 out of pocket. Most of the bills have come within a few dollars of the insurances plan allowances. I wonder if I was state side how much all this stuff would have cost? How much would the doctor bill vs. how much the insurance paid. Just a thought.

You look great!

Irene, I just sent you a request on MFP! thanks for all you do!

Congratulations!!!

You look fantastic. Congratulations!

Rita, wishing you a speedy recovery. I am sorry you are going through this. Don't let this forum get you down. I have only seen a few doctors post and none of them have been WL Surgeons. My point is, they are opinions. Leaks are real, they do exist, anyone that has researched the surgery knows that. Many prayers for you from South America.

What a freeing experience. I am so glad you are able to realize the beauty of it all. It is hard to let go of relationships at times for whatever reason are not meant for us. Although, difficult at the time when you look back you will realize it made you stronger and better. Something is always waiting on the otherside of it.

1. Run a 5k 2. Wear a two piece before the age of 40 3. Have a baby with my husband 4. Get on an airplane and have extra room in my seat belt 5. Go on vacation and not be ashamed to participate in excursions 6. Have nice arms and shoulders 7. Wear a very form fitting and sexy black dress 8. Wear sexy shoes with out my damn dogs barking (feet) 9. Shop, shop & shop some more 10. Be healthy and fit. Maybe even teach a spin class. I love spinning!

congratulations! you are doing great in such a short time frame!

You look great!

Justine, if they did have to put a camera down there you wouldn't know because you would be asleep........Don't they have to put the bougie down your throat to size the sleeve? stop spazing on me chica...you got 3 DAYS!!! I would not let you back out if you found out such news and I know your phobia of endoscopes ect. you crack me up!

Good luck with that. I have to say blood clots scare me. I have never experienced them. I guess my biggest issue is knowing that I have one because they don't always make themselves known. I really hope they get to the bottom of it for you and soon.

I am so sorry you are going through this. I know you mentioned in your previous post a possible underlying clotting disorder. Did they find something or did they determined this was directly related to your surgery? I am wishing you a speedy recovery. I am glad they found the clots.

I am not even on FB. I think they may be having some glitches!