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So I thought I'd had heartburn for the past few months, but a recent scope revealed it is actually chemical gastritis. The doctor has prescribed medication to resolve the issue.
Has anyone else had this issue?
What was the outcome?

going to a couture wedding salon to try on gowns and was advised they don't carry samples over size 8.

I am still pre-op but I wanted to get a jump on my Protein intake. I use frozen fruit and your favorite protein drink/shake, put in a blender and make a shake. No sweetener or yogurt required the frozen fruit makes it thick and sweet enough. On days that I don't think ill get to my protein goal I add a scoop of protein to the mix and I get at least 50 grams in one shot.

Fingers crossed!

I agree. Sounds like surgically induced anorexia.

I'm right there with you 5'2" 211 BMI 38. I was afraid of being denied as well but I have at least 3 comorbidities. Trust your surgeon he wouldn't put you all the prep work if he didn't believe you weren't an idea candidate.

LMAO....love it!

You look phenomenal! Let em keep hatin!

Congratulations!!

Call BCBS (ask blue) and they will email you a list of qualified providers in your area or whatever are you provide to the rep....We pay them enough in premium, put them to work for you.

CONGRATULATION!!!!

My belief is, "practicing" medicine is an extreme lucrative career as long as your patients need you. In most of instances after the surgery not only do you eliminate off of most of the medications.....PCP needed services are needed far and few between.

So, I advised my PCP roughly about the first part of December that I'd made the to get the VSG, he hesitated and asked me to make and appointment with his office so that we can discuss it.
*My annual exam was in Oct. On that day flat out told me I need to loose some weight.
So, yesterday I went in for the appointment. Thinking ahead I scheduled it as WLS consultation just in case. l dont know know if BCBS will require them but I want to be as proactive as possible.
PCP: ....so you want to loose some weight huh?
Me: yes. Didn't you also suggest it a few months ago?
PCP: You'll have to change your lifestyle a lot. Have you see a dietitian?
Me: Yes I have several times, she says my eating habits aren't the worst she'd seen. She feels like I will be fine once I get the weight off.
PCP: Well.....I going to prescribe you 2 diet pills and something to work on bringing down your Triglycerides.
Me: Are those the same pills you gave me 4 years ago that did nothing for me?
PCP: **blank stare**
Me: My WLS surgeon also told me that I am Hypertensive, do you have a prescription for that as well?
PCP: **blank stare** The nurse will take care of those for you.
All I could think is WOW! It was beyond me that he would rather commit me to a lifetime of medication to correct a problem that I have already found my fix for. You didn't even bother to see if I had taken the medication previously or what the out come was. At no point did he offer any guidance or additional information on the WLS procedure. I am praying that I don't have to go back ever! Needless to say after this is all said and done I will be looking for a new PCP.

So, I advised my PCP roughly about the first part of December that I'd made the to get the VSG, he hesitated and asked me to make and appointment with his office so that we can discuss it.
*My annual exam was in Oct. On that day flat out told me I need to loose some weight.
So, yesterday I went in for the appointment. Thinking ahead I scheduled it as WLS consultation just in case. l dont know know if BCBS will require them but I want to be as proactive as possible.
PCP: ....so you want to loose some weight huh?
Me: yes. Didn't you also suggest it a few months ago?
PCP: You'll have to change your lifestyle a lot. Have you see a dietitian?
Me: Yes I have several times, she says my eating habits aren't the worst she'd seen. She feels like I will be fine once I get the weight off.
PCP: Well.....I going to prescribe you 2 diet pills and something to work on bringing down your Triglycerides.
Me: Are those the same pills you gave me 4 years ago that did nothing for me?
PCP: **blank stare**
Me: My WLS surgeon also told me that I am Hypertensive, do you have a prescription for that as well?
PCP: **blank stare** The nurse will take care of those for you.
All I could think is WOW! It was beyond me that he would rather commit me to a lifetime of medication to correct a problem that I have already found my fix for. You didn't even bother to see if I had taken the medication previously or what the out come was. At no point did he offer any guidance or additional information on the WLS procedure. I am praying that I don't have to go back ever! Needless to say after this is all said and done I will be looking for a new PCP.

My belief is, "practicing" medicine is an extreme lucrative career as long as your patients need you. In most of instances after the surgery not only do you eliminate off of most of the medications.....PCP needed services are needed far and few between.

So, I advised my PCP roughly about the first part of December that I'd made the to get the VSG, he hesitated and asked me to make and appointment with his office so that we can discuss it.
*My annual exam was in Oct. On that day flat out told me I need to loose some weight.
So, yesterday I went in for the appointment. Thinking ahead I scheduled it as WLS consultation just in case. l dont know know if BCBS will require them but I want to be as proactive as possible.
PCP: ....so you want to loose some weight huh?
Me: yes. Didn't you also suggest it a few months ago?
PCP: You'll have to change your lifestyle a lot. Have you see a dietitian?
Me: Yes I have several times, she says my eating habits aren't the worst she'd seen. She feels like I will be fine once I get the weight off.
PCP: Well.....I going to prescribe you 2 diet pills and something to work on bringing down your Triglycerides.
Me: Are those the same pills you gave me 4 years ago that did nothing for me?
PCP: **blank stare**
Me: My WLS surgeon also told me that I am Hypertensive, do you have a prescription for that as well?
PCP: **blank stare** The nurse will take care of those for you.
All I could think is WOW! It was beyond me that he would rather commit me to a lifetime of medication to correct a problem that I have already found my fix for. You didn't even bother to see if I had taken the medication previously or what the out come was. At no point did he offer any guidance or additional information on the WLS procedure. I am praying that I don't have to go back ever! Needless to say after this is all said and done I will be looking for a new PCP.

So, I advised my PCP roughly about the first part of December that I'd made the to get the VSG, he hesitated and asked me to make and appointment with his office so that we can discuss it.
*My annual exam was in Oct. On that day flat out told me I need to loose some weight.
So, yesterday I went in for the appointment. Thinking ahead I scheduled it as WLS consultation just in case. l dont know know if BCBS will require them but I want to be as proactive as possible.
PCP: ....so you want to loose some weight huh?
Me: yes. Didn't you also suggest it a few months ago?
PCP: You'll have to change your lifestyle a lot. Have you see a dietitian?
Me: Yes I have several times, she says my eating habits aren't the worst she'd seen. She feels like I will be fine once I get the weight off.
PCP: Well.....I going to prescribe you 2 diet pills and something to work on bringing down your Triglycerides.
Me: Are those the same pills you gave me 4 years ago that did nothing for me?
PCP: **blank stare**
Me: My WLS surgeon also told me that I am Hypertensive, do you have a prescription for that as well?
PCP: **blank stare** The nurse will take care of those for you.
All I could think is WOW! It was beyond me that he would rather commit me to a lifetime of medication to correct a problem that I have already found my fix for. You didn't even bother to see if I had taken the medication previously or what the out come was. At no point did he offer any guidance or additional information on the WLS procedure. I am praying that I don't have to go back ever! Needless to say after this is all said and done I will be looking for a new PCP.