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Everything posted by Chele H
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Just had surgery need help with Protein
Chele H replied to HeatherD's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How about unflavored protein mixed in your broth? -
I am in Middlesex.....waiting for insurance approval, surgery will be at Overlook
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I have read a few people puree Wendy's chili. I made lentil soup and chili, portioned out 1/2 cup servings into zip baggies and froze them....all ready to defrost and puree.
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swimsuits that cover loose skin?
Chele H replied to jandseakin's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I am still pre op but have a cruise scheduled for November. I was thinking board shorts or a cute pair of boys swim trunks to cover the thighs with a tankini top. Not going to even try to cover the bat wings. -
my last pre-op doctors appointment
Chele H replied to msnurse2u's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I had my last visit on Tuesday, submitting tomorrow. Fingers crossed for both of us! -
Well....it's really happening. Had my final visit with the surgeon today for my required 3 months for the insurance company. Submitting this week.....I am excited, nervous and a little nauseous....lol
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well that is very discouraging. I know all health insurance plans are different depending on what your employer chooses. Everything I have read about Aetna says BMI of 40+ or 35 + with co-morbitities. I certainly hope my surgeon and insurance coordinator wouldn't waste their time or mine. Keeping my fingers crossed and happy you are finally approved.
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I have Aetna...I am one more visit away from submitting. I have already confirmed that my plan covers WLS and my surgeon's office confirmed this and also confirmed a 3 month period of doctor visits and other requirements(which I have met, including a letter from my primary doctor recommending WLS) My BMI is 41, my suregon and insurance coordinator seem confident that I will be approved. Can I ask why you were denied for 18 months? None of my business really I am just curious/worried about what I may be up against.
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PEOPLE WHO ONLY DID 3 day liquid pre op diet
Chele H replied to rollargirl's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
The Melting Pot? Have one near me, the dinner was ehhhhh, the dessert...oh my! -
Does Curves have any free weights? If so, put a 10 lb weight on the scale to see if it is accurate and if it is you can adjust your home weight up or down to match the Curves scale.
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that is incorrect Splenda is the brand name for sucrolose Equal is the brand name for aspertame two different things.....although I don't think either one is healthy in large quantities.
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My insurance company will not approve with a BMI under 40 with no co-morbitities and according to my surgeon that is the norm. You are SO close....can you wear heavy clothes when going to the doctor? Maybe gain a pound or two? I know, I know...the thought of purposely gaining weight seems so wrong, but you are a half point away from a BMI of 40. Your initial weight with the surgeon is what is used for insurance submittal. I am in the second month of my three month required medical supervision before submitting for approval. I have a BMI of 41 with no co-morbitities so I just sqeeked by. Good luck
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didn't your surgeon give you a post op plan?
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are you taking a PPI? I am still pre op but from all my research I see most people take a PPI post op
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I am still pre op but read these boards every day and have learned a lot. Are you on a PPI? I have read that acid can mimic hunger. Just putting it out there.
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fantastic article....there was one similar in the NY Times a while back. Nice to know that being hungry all the time is not in my head or a lack of self-control
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Hello, Met my surgeon on Tuesday. Been thinking about WLS for over a year but finally pulled the trigger and made the appointment. back in forth in my head for a year.....I can lose the weight on my own, no I can't, yes I can. Truth is, I can't...I have lost hundreds of pounds in my lifetime and gained them ALL back and have been miserable doing it. My insurance requires 3 months with the surgeon before submittal.....so I could be looking at surgery in June......YIKES! Waiting on my coordiantor to call with my appointments for psych, nutritionist and gallbladder ultrasound. It is soooo real now. Michele