Bariatric journey
Multiple procedures
Since 2018
Post-op
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Conversion from lapband to sleeve - lower BMI
contact www.wlsappeals.com - they helped me get my band removal and sleeve conversion 100% covered at a lower bmi. it is a free phone call and they are super helpful (and saved me the $20,000 out of pocket cost of a sleeve that my dr insisted would not be covered). because the removal was necessary, you can get the conversion 100% covered as long as you request coverage before you remove the band. my dr waits 3 months between removal and conversion, but the key was to request ins approval for conversion when requesting coverage for removal in order to get both converted. hope this helps.
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Re-sleeved questions
i was sleeved on dec 19, 2018 and just got confirmation that my sleeve was not shaped properly. it's hour-glass shaped and too large at the bottom half
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Sleeved Twice??
@ladydeenj: how has your weight loss been after the re-sleeve?
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July Sleeve
@Jodi1980: how was the re-sleeving? did it help w/ weight loss?
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Has anyone be re-sleeved? Revision ?!
@MichiganChic: did you get re-sleeved? if so, how has it been?
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I'm getting RE-SLEEVED! Anyone else done this yet?
how did the re-sleeving go?
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Dr. Michel Murr in Tampa. FL
Anyone use Dr. Murr? Would love to know about your experience with him. Thanks!
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Dr. Michel Murr in Tampa. FL
Has anyone here used him? If so, what was your experience like? Thanks, Jen
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Re-sleeved questions
Anyone get sleeve surgery and find out their surgeon made their sleeve too big? How did you determine that? Did you get re-sleeved? Did re-sleeving make you more successful? Thanks!
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Lap band removed no revision
when my dr removed my band, she accidentally left a stitch in my stomach that caused my stomach to create a little pouch that would trap food and cause awful reflux for 3 months
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Denied by BCBSAL
lindstrom obesity advocacy helped me. they are experts in WLS appeals - you should give them a call. they give you a free consult. www.wlsappeals.com
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Premier Protien (or lack thereof)
if you like caramel, lean body makes a salted caramel that's fantastic. i get mine at publix
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Can you drink too much?
I asked my dr this question and she assured me that liquids won’t stretch the sleeve
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Lab Schedule
Mine start at 3 months
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Had a fall at 5 weeks
You’re gonna be fine! They sew the port into your muscle under the fat