Everything posted by Red_lips_and_confidence
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TOMORROW is my surgery!
Red_lips_and_confidence replied to Red_lips_and_confidence's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&AHey! It was ROUGH for me in the beginning, I finally came home yesterday, 4lbs lighter . I have a hematoma that's hurting so bad on my lower abdomen, other than that my stomach doesn't hurt. I haven't had issues with liquids, been walking a lot,must trying to get in protein starting today but dang it's harder than I thought. I was like pfhhh yogurt no problem that'll be easy.... 45 mins go by and I ate half lol
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4 days out - liquid diet help
Red_lips_and_confidence replied to Red_lips_and_confidence's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&AThanks guys! I'm trying 15gm protein Greek yogurt watered down with ski. Milk to start getting protein. I just came home from the hospital yesterday, feeling much better.
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4 days out - liquid diet help
I had my surgery on Monday, June 27, 2016, I had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy. I'm not going to lie I regretted having surgery for the first few days, once I passed my barium swallow test I noticed that I was able to get liquids down no problem, yesterday my third day postop I was able to get in a matter of 24 hours 60 fluid ounces without cramping, Jell-O so far Has been the only thing that hurt to swallow. I'm just worried that if I continue to get 60 ounces and I will stretch out my stomach or pop a suture. I'm just worried that if I continue to get 60 ounces and I will stretch out my stomach or pop a suture. I don't know when to tell when my Cut off limit is. When I'm drinking fluids I don't get nauseous I don't feel like I'm going to puke and I don't get cramping so how do I know when to stop to pace myself
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TOMORROW is my surgery!
I'm Ashley! I tried for the sleeve 3 years ago and was denied twice, fast forward now 3 years later I tried again, jumping through hoop after hoop and 10 months later by the grace of God I was APPROVED! so nervous but excited for this new journey. My surgery is TOMORROW! Any advice ?? So nervous/ excited...so many emotions all at once
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Before vsg
Before vsg, a weight loss surgery photo album by Red_lips_and_confidence on BariatricPal. 6 photos in Member Photo Gallery.
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Denied by atena!
Makes me very hopeful :-/
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5k color run!
Yeah I would love to do a 5k..lansing is a bit far for me, but i was willing to travel for the color run... I would like to do the breast cancer walk whenever that is though
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5k color run!
Welp,nvm! It's sold out ad it was 7.11.13 not the 13th. My bad
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5k color run!
I believe the one in Lansing is July 13:) I have no one to go with now so idk if I'm going to
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Wonder if I'll be denied
I was denied after three weeks of waiting because of old records showing my bmi of 38 from 4 years ago. So now I'm trying to appeal it as of june..its horrible hope it comes easy for you but I had the same issue as you
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40 BMI
I have aetna, My bmi is 43-44....I was denied after 3 weeks of waiting because they looked back 4 years of records and seen that I was 35-38 bmi at one time and they think Im "skinny" right now basically. Its been a nightmare. Im appealing it in June. hope you have better luck, but every insurance company is different
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40 BMI
I have aetna, My bmi is 43-44....I was denied after 3 weeks of waiting because they looked back 4 years of records and seen that I was 35-38 bmi at one time and they think Im "skinny" right now basically. Its been a nightmare. Im appealing it in June. hope you have better luck, but every insurance company is different
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Denied by aetna any advice?
I don't think I'd ever go to Mexico or my family would allow it... And yes i just about this peer thing I'm totally gonna talk to my surgeon an see what he says
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Mirena IUD vs. Birth control pills
Oh gosh Liz that sounds absolutely horrible you poor thing I'm going o the gyno and I'm going to talk to her about getting on a hormone free pills thy sounds like the best option
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Denied by aetna any advice?
How much was it to go to Mexico
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Denied by aetna any advice?
I have polycystic ovarian syndrome which is triggered worse by my weight, I can't have kids because of it, my cysts rupture everyday, my knees and hip dislocates , I'm flat flooded with a bad back, constant migraines and headaches from my PCOS , pre diabetic not to mention hypertension, heart disease and morbid obesity runs crazy in my family like 500+ lbs!!! I'm on depo and other pills to control my PCOS which ha caused me to gain SO Much weight! I can't work out like I'd like because I'm in so much pain.. Wonder if they'll take that into consideration and it'll be enough! I've never been below 200 in my life so it's not like I just got fat ya know if I don't get this I am doomed idk what I'm going to do
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Denied by atena!
I have polycystic ovarian syndrome which is triggered worse by my weight, I can't have kids because of it, my cysts rupture everyday, my knees and hip dislocates , I'm flat flooded with a bad back, constant migraines and headaches from my PCOS , pre diabetic not to mention hypertension, heart disease and morbid obesity runs crazy in my family like 500+ lbs!!! I'm on depo and other pills to control my PCOS which ha caused me to gain SO Much weight! I can't work out like I'd like because I'm in so much pain.. Wonder if they'll take that into consideration and it'll be enough! I've never been below 200 in my life so it's not like I just got fat ya know if I don't get this I am doomed idk what I'm going to do
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Denied by aetna any advice?
So I was denied because atena is looking at my medical records from 4 years ago ( I recently got insurance back so I haven't been at the doctors) in that mean time I gained back 70 lbs and was diagnosed with PCOS and countless other issues so now they think I'm "skinny" when I'm bmi 43 and 278lbs! Now I have to go through this appeal process uhg and get doctor letters and stuff my bmi has fluctuated between 38-43 I'm so nervous they will deny me again!!!! Any advice? Has anyone else been denied too for this issue? Or their bmi but still was approved!???? !! I'm terrified right now
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Denied by atena!
So I was denied because atena is looking at my medical records from 4 years ago ( I recently got insurance back so I haven't been at the doctors) in that mean time I gained back 70 lbs and was diagnosed with PCOS and countless other issues so now they think I'm "skinny" when I'm bmi 43 and 278lbs! Now I have to go through this appeal process uhg and get doctor letters and stuff my bmi has fluctuated between 38-43 I'm so nervous they will deny me again!!!! Any advice? Has anyone else been denied too for this issue? Or their bmi but still was approved!???? !! I'm terrified right now
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denied atena your not my friend :( surgery was tommorow called today and got denied
Aetna denied me too this week!!!! They are looking at my weight from 4 years ago!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so mad!! Now I have to fix this issue and go trough this appeal process:( uhg I'm suppose to have the best coverage plan but having nothing but issues with them!!
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denied appeal today! needed prayers and crossing fingers x is everyone with me here
I got denied as well this week! I've been an absolute wreck crying my eyes out:( now onto the appeal process in june. Good luck with you!!!!!!!! Prayers coming your way it's so nerve wracking I know first hand
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Mirena IUD vs. Birth control pills
I'm NOT doing the IUD at all.. Heard too many horror stories about people not being able to Conceive after it comes out... My fiend just got the birth control that is in settled under your skin in your arm and is good for 3 years... I might look into that.. Heard bc pills are less effective after getting sleeved maybe that would be a better option? I think it was called nexplannon or something along those lines
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Mirena IUD vs. Birth control pills
Yeah like I said I'm totally not getting it lol too many side effects from what I've heard yikes!
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Mirena IUD vs. Birth control pills
Yeah I'm totally not getting it . Too many stories about not being able to have babies afterwards :-/ yikes! Thanks for everyone's advice though!
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I want the sleeve!
This surgery is my only hope to cute my PCOS