Casiblue71560

I was sleeved on the 8th. First couple of days weren't fun but now feeling good. Having issue with low blood pressure since I stopped my bp meds. Will no longer be taking them. Currently on full liquids but given the ok to advance diet in a few days. 19 ponds gone since preop saw dr this am. Cleared to go back to work on monday

Yes of course it's Cathy Knorr Boyd on facebook

I got the request but the link didn't go thru . Crazy

I never got the invite. My sleeve is on the 8th. Had my pre op today.email is casiblue71560@yahoo.com

Did not get the request

Casiblue71560@yahoo.com

I'm getting sleeved April 8th. Tried the link but got error message.

Hi, I'm April 8th also. Orlando fl here. Was denied at first then approved after gaining a few pounds to put me over 40 BMI. Just was approved yesterday and surgery in a week. It's been a long six months. I'm 5-7 260 and 52 yrs.nervous but oh so ready for this.

Hi, Went to my Dr. This past Monday to get reweighed. Actually had to gain a few pounds and wore my heavy shoes. Found out yesterday that I'm approved !!!! Surgery set for next Monday April 8th . Didn't expect it that fast but luckily I had discussed the probability of the surgery dates when I started this journey 6 mos ago with my job so it was approved.one week of the high Protein stuff then Clear Liquids next weekend. Signed consent and pre op tests scheduled for Thurs. gonna be a busy week.

Hi, Looked up the av med website and you're right. I am a nurse and had a co worker check my height. Sure enough I've shrunk. Spoke to the drs office and they told me it would change things. Wasn't sure if I should continue on the pre op diet or not . Decided not to. Defiantly not wanting to lose weight until after Monday.

Bad news and good news. Today I was denied. BMI is 38.6 and avmed said that at that number I didn't qualify. I'm only on one bp med and to qualify I had to be on three or Have severe sleep apnea and diabetes. Having high cholesterol wasn't on the list or borderline diabetes. Dr was told that if my BMI was 40 I would be approved automatically. Was told that I actually may have to gain weight to qualify.I figured a few pounds ,about 20 ,considering ive dropped a few doing the pre op diet this week. I'm 5-8 and if I was shorter, at my current weight would qualify. So figured that I would see if I was still 5-8 since I'm older , had back surgery and haven't checked my height since forever. Low and behold I've shrunk about an inch and a half which qualifies me. Have appt at dr mon morning .keep your fingers crossed.

Weird it won't spell out h m o

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It may be the type of avmed they have. I have an ***.its six months unless you can prove you did some type of weight loss program like ww or Jenny Craig.

Hi, I also have avmed insurance through the state of fl. I had to go to my dr for 6 mos and just had the last visit last week. Waiting on a form from my pcp from 2 years ago stating my height and weight in 2011. Hoping that my surgeon is able to put the request for coverage in this week and will wait and hope. He had me start pre op diet yesterday which consists of protein shakes , bars and meat. I'm hoping for surgery date in April. I'm from Orlando, it's been a long six months.

I know exactly where you're coming from. My insurance required 6 mos of visits to the surgeon. My last visit was 2 days ago. Now I wait. Surgery not scheduled yet but probably the beginning of April. Plan on starting my pre op diet of shakes and meat tomorrow.nervewracking for sure.