RhondaMarie

As previously said... my computer freezes EVERY time I try... the app isn't conducive to pasting the list. I apologize. I have it updated.... I just can't post it. If someone wants to hijack it & run feel free.

Thanks all! They promised to email me to state my approval even before it goes on my file. LOL I guess that's a definite plus to working with my surgeon's office for my regular 9-5!! And the all have my extension burned into their brains!

Go get it Girl!!

Today was my final weigh in & everything should have gone to insurance today! My CNRP that runs the program insists I should be an easy approval, BUT it will probably be at least Tuesday before I hear! I keep having palps that I will be denied. LOL Anyway.... thanks for all the support on this site!! I am so glad you know how I am really feeling!

I apologize everyone. My computer freezes EVERYTIME I go to tge webpage. It's stucking on ads. So frustrated! Not a bug fan of the Android app, but trying!!

MOST of this depends on your insurance payor. Each plan for each payor may have different requirements. My surgeon asked my PCP for a med nec letter. They find that less procedures are denied if they provide everything up front. It's not like I had weight watcher or gym reciepts to turn in. The biggest factor for me to "pre-qualify" was BMI and it helps I have co-morbids. My insurance does require the 6 months of supervised weight monitoring. I am not exactly sure if the surgeon requires or the insurance requires all of the other pieces. in my case those pre-op studies included: 1. EDG (found hiatal hernia) 2. sleep study (found sleep apnea) 3.

I added you to the list for the next round of updates!! You are #60 to post a date for the month!

Wow... I feel bad for you. I don't really PMS like that so all I can offer are words of encouragement. You have made it this far through pre-op and 12 days post. You are only a few days away from a huge step in the process. I don't have a scale at home either. That may have to change. Seeing that number fall is a serious motivator for me. If you are up for it, maybe getting out and about will help stave off those cravings and keep your mind occupied. I start my pre-op on 9/12. I won't lie... I am scared to death of not being able to do it!!

Well... from some of the other posts I would have a couple ideas... 1) make sure you are getting in ENOUGH calories. Less is not always more. I am stalled pre-op side and need to heed this advice! 2) Perhaps go back to the beginning and try a liquid diet again... just progress through the stages faster. A lot of people post that it has helped them. No matter what your fitness plan is make it change. Try a different activity... if you are doing the treadmill even changing t a cross trainer may give you a boost. The thing that has helped me was just simply stretching my workouts from 60 mins to 90. It isn't always convenient, but I have seen a difference in the past few weeks since doing this. I think it is that concept of needing to create muscle confusion to maximze your time and efforts.

Thinking of you!

Since our first fellow Sept Bandsters were scheduled for today, I thought I'd start a post for them to share their experiences when ready and able. Here are today's lucky contestants!!! And yes, I am bitter I have to wait alllllllll the way to 9/26 Sept 4, 2012 Goalseeker Iv2nurse Juliemarie777 Kathy_a22

Hopefully I got them all!! Latest are added!! Up to 59 scheduled and 6 still in a holding pattern. Goalseeker 9/4 Iv2nurse 9/4 Juliemarie777 9/4 Kathy_a22 9/4 Anesheim 9/5 Change4Dee 9/5 Poohbutt=) 9/5 Chunky Mom 9/6 Heatherm82776 9/6 Kandikay76 9/6 Kaytlyn Allen 9/6 Kinley7390 9/6 Kristinsmom 9/6 Joyband 9/6 Meggie805 9/6 YumaCuen 9/6 Five71202 9/7 Fostermomma 9/7 yankeeChick75 9/8 Debprobst 9/10 Duhs9919 9/10 ElliesMommy 9/10 Kasper23 9/10 Kykhinkle 9/10 Shira 9/10 Twinskins 9/10 Angelle 9/11 Goingforit 9/11 Hls50 9/11 Mgilbert0429 9/11 Motherlaura 9/11 Visionary444 9/11 Ready for 50 9/12 Shermck86 9/12 Mimi Canada 9/13 Banderama 9/14 Dljonline1 9/14 Jazz70 9/14 Miranda4635 9/14 Aferreira14 9/17 Shanc625 9/17 mikeW 9/19 Morganjm 9/19 Georgeeileen 9/20 Straughn 9/20 Nacol 9/21 Tiggergramma 9/21 Tkleer 9/21 Corgimom 9/24 Disney Nut 9/24 MJ1996 9/24 Millsy 9/25 Cindroo 9/26 Bandedinky12 9/26 RhondaMarie 9/26 Buplee 9/27 Prinxs 9/27 Rocio43 9/27 Andwhatrea 9/28 MGP713 Maddysgram Bree Price TLM1120 Vmarlau fallonB

I have intermittent HTN & it qualifies for me as a co-morbid with BCBS of PA. Also... weight that counts is first weight BMI combo like someone said. The insurance companies want to see you lose to show you are making positive changes.

Yep... I picked your's up pretty early on when I was plucking from past posts.

Name, real or screen~ RhondaMarie Goal weight for September 29th~240 Weight on September 1st~259 Age~38 Dietary goal for September~still pre-op and I am now more worried about gulping liquids than small bites/chewing Exercise goal for September~maintain 5 days of workouts per week Personal goal for September~survive pre-op; prepare home for recovery time (laundry all done up, fall cleaning done, post-op shopping done) Date banded~ 9/26/2012 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ haven't started pre-op.. down 18 total tho What is your favorite Fall Activity?~ FOOTBALL

She is ridiculous! None of us are in this for thrill seeking. We are taking steps to ensure we ARE around for our friends and family or not a burden to them 20 yrs down the road when co-morbidity complications come around. Whew.... ANYWAY... this site is amazing!! Welcome!!

Latest are added!! Up to 44 and 3 still in a holding pattern. Please bear with m, but I "had to" alphabetize each date. It was driving me crazy all willy nilly. If I bumped you off or anything, please just say so!! **readyforchange** 9/4 Goalseeker 9/4 Iv2nurse 9/4 Juliemarie777 9/4 Kathy_a22 9/4 Change4Dee 9/5 Kandikay76 9/6 Kaytlyn Allen 9/6 Kinley7390 9/6 Kristinsmom 9/6 Joyband 9/6 Meggie805 9/6 YumaCuen 9/6 Five71202 9/7 Fostermomma 9/7 Debprobst 9/10 Duhs9919 9/10 Kasper23 9/10 Kykhinkle 9/10 Twinskins 9/10 Angelle 9/11 Goingforit 9/11 Hls50 9/11 Motherlaura 9/11 Visionary444 9/11 Ready for 50 9/12 Banderama 9/14 Jazz70 9/14 Aferreira14 9/17 Morganjm 9/19 Georgeeileen 9/20 Nacol 9/21 Tiggergramma 9/21 Tkleer 9/21 Corgimom 9/24 Disney Nut 9/24 MJ1996 9/24 Millsy 9/25 RhondaMarie 9/26 Cindroo 9/26 Buplee 9/27 Prinxs 9/27 Rocio43 9/27 Andwhatrea 9/28 Straughn MGP713 Maddysgram

70g and 1000 calories is what the nutirition team here recommends. Try low-fat cottage cheese... tuna without all the dressings... Yesterday I was behind Protein and Water so I ate some beef Jerky. Not bad on anything but sodium which made me drink water better. I wouldn't do that everyday, but it woked. Nutrition here says to add a scooop of you shake powder to yougurt, cottage cheese, pretty much anything to get to the goal of 70.

Oh girl!! As I was going thru gathering dates I swear I changed you 3 or 4 times! LOL I will "fix" ya tomorrow & add the other new ones! Thanks for all the thanks!! ;-P

36 September Bansters with their dates!! Plus four more poor souls still waiting for that golden date!! LOL These four will probably endure one of the longest weekends known to mankind!! **readyforchange** Kathy_a22 Iv2nurse Goalseeker Juliemarie777 Best of luck to you guys on Tuesday!! Thoughts and prayers!! Please let us know how you're doing when able!! yes... I am the early bird b/c I don't want the holiday to get in the way and I miss it!! :ph34r:

oh... it makes sense now.. I am a lil slow sometimes. I keep the master on my pc and added to it. I have you now!! **readyforchange** 9/4 Kathy_a22 9/4 Iv2nurse 9/4 Goalseeker 9/4 Juliemarie777 9/4 Change4Dee 9/5 Meggie805 9/6 YumaCuen 9/6 Kaytlyn Allen 9/6 Kristinsmom 9/6 Joyband 9/6 Kandikay76 9/6 Five71202 9/7 Duhs9919 9/10 Kykhinkle 910 Twinskins 9/10 Kasper23 9/10 Angelle 9/11 Hls50 9/11 Goingforit 9/11 Visionary444 9/11 Ready for 50 9/12 Banderama 9/14 Jazz70 9/14 Aferreira14 9/17 Georgeeileen 9/20 Tkleer 9/21 Tiggergramma 9/21 Corgimom 9/24 Disney Nut 9/24 Millsy 9/25 RhondaMarie 9/26 Cindroo 9/26 Buplee 9/27 Prinxs 9/27 Andwhatrea 9/28 Nacol Straughn MGP713 Maddysgram

Updates!! **readyforchange** 9/4 Kathy_a22 9/4 Iv2nurse 9/4 Goalseeker 9/4 Juliemarie777 9/4 Change4Dee 9/5 YumaCuen 9/6 Kaytlyn Allen 9/6 Kristinsmom 9/6 Joyband 9/6 Kandikay76 9/6 Five71202 9/7 Duhs9919 9/10 Kykhinkle 910 Twinskins 9/10 Kasper23 9/10 Hls50 9/11 Goingforit 9/11 Visionary444 9/11 Ready for 50 9/12 Banderama 9/14 Jazz70 9/14 Aferreira14 9/17 Georgeeileen 9/20 Tkleer 9/21 Tiggergramma 9/21 Corgimom 9/24 Disney Nut 9/24 Millsy 9/25 RhondaMarie 9/26 Cindroo 9/26 Prinxs 9/27 Andwhatrea 9/28 Nacol Straughn MGP713 Maddysgram

I didn't say these patients can't call to question if A or B is covered. Some, however, do not allow patients to call & request auths .. or to call and question an auth in process. I work in the front end of a hospital with a HUGE focus on revenue cycles. It causes big issues for the patients. There is an even worse issue. Speaking on a diagnostic testing side... I live between 3 big cities. If you go to a specialist there & want to have your test done at home (aka out of their health system) they wont even attempt to obtain an auth for a test their doc wants!! RIDICULOUS!!! They send everything to a PCP to piecemeal & may add weeks to the waits! That's great patient care!! It's a lot of decisions being made to save administratively that totally screw patients.

Not every insurance will allow patients to call & inquire about auths. Isn't that terrible? There are some patients (not necessarily lap band patients) that REALLY suffer for it.

Well... let's just slow down... this doesn't have to be a troll. I can imagine that some people do react to a sensationalized news story. It's human nature. Face it, complications are real and something we all have to consider. Jazz70.... all I can advise you to do is have a very sincere heart to heart with your surgeon. Bypass is very invasive and while you may be a spry 71 yr old , you have to consider the recovery differences between a band and a bypass. My surgeon will let me change my mind all the way up to the procedure date. Maybe a more objective look at the pros & cons is what is needed.