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klassiekassie reacted to 2sweetnsugarland in African American Sleevers
Yep this is my Bestie I told ya'll about on Friday!!! Girl I'll hold your mule!!!
Remember to save us a seat on the looser's bench!!!
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klassiekassie reacted to LadyVelvet in African American Sleevers
Me again....yep I'm still shouting.....I have decided to name my new itty bitty tummy....."Little Sleevie Wonder"....geeze I'm so excited...
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klassiekassie reacted to Nate74 in African American Sleevers
Just wanted to share this. Today i was at the store and they had catfish nuggets on sale so i bought a package of them. We can't eat fried so i went online and found this recipe i just tried and it was excellent. It's baked not fried and there is no breading. i doubled the amount of catfish as i was making it for my wife too (she was sleeved the week after me) but i kept the rest the same. I also used can't believe it's not butter and i realize you can probably get away with 2 or 3oz as with the lemon juice and dry white wine there is plenty of sauce for 4 nuggets. i didn't use salt or cilantro. it was really good and flavorful and depending on oven 12 minutes was perfect for mine it came out tender falling off the fork good. play with it make your own but where i got it from it got real good reviews so i tried it and i wasn't disappointed.
Enjoy
Ingredients
2 (7 to 8-ounce) catfish fillets
4 ounces butter
4 ounces dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Paprika
Directions
Season fish with salt and pepper. Place fish in oval casserole dish. Melt 4 ounces butter in small sauce pan. Add wine and remaining ingredients, except the paprika. Simmer about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and spoon over fish. Now sprinkle paprika over fish. Bake fish in 375 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the fish is done.
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/baked-catfish-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback
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klassiekassie reacted to TES in 6 Month Supervision
I have BCBS of PA and had to do the same thing...though there are variations based on an employer's plan. For instance, the post above says 3 of the 6 months have to be consecutive, but for me, it had to be 6 consecutive months. So one tip I would give is don't make your appointments at the end of the month--go for the beginning or middle of the month, and then if you or your doc need to reschedule, you will have a buffer. Because if you miss one month, you have to start all over again with the 6-month requirement.
I was disappointed at first about the requirement but it ended up being a great thing! I learned so much, especially from my dietitian, and I mentally prepared myself. I asked that my insurance submission be expedited, and I got approved in ONE day. Then my surgery got moved up by 2 weeks. Everything happened so quickly. Also, i was glad to have taken off about 20 lbs before surgery bc it did help with post-op mobility and recover IMO.
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klassiekassie reacted to erinsmcool24 in African American Sleevers
Hello I'm an African American woman who was sleeved on April 11,2013. This was the best decision I made in my life!!!!!!! So far no complications. My skin seem to be glowing and I wear a sew in so I have no noticeable Hair loss. I'm 23 pounds down since the 11th until today the 20th also my surgeon was Dr.Steinberg
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klassiekassie reacted to samantha209 in African American Sleevers
I am really worried about my hair because I have soft, fine hair...i was sleeved last monday...gonna start taking Biotin, and also going to start using wild growth hair oil...may incorporate Nioxin if need be
btw i am relaxed...if it gets too bad, i will throw in a weave
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klassiekassie reacted to Ginger6367 in 6 Month Supervision
I also have BCBS of MN. I started my journey in January 2013 and will be submitted for approval next week. My policy states; Patient must have a BMI>40, patients with a BMI 35-40 will be considered when there is documentation of a co-morbid condition.
2. The condition of morbid obesity must be of at least two years
duration. Because attempts to lose weight over this two-year
time period may cause the patient’s BMI to fluctuate around
the required levels, the two-year time period will not
necessarily start over, or be prolonged, but will be reviewed
on a case-by-case basis.
AND
3. Over the last year prior to surgery, the patient has actively
participated in a structured, nonsurgical weight loss program
(i.e.,, a program that provides diet, exercise, and behavior
modification strategies through individual or group
counseling) , for a total of six months with failure to achieve
weight loss goals or maintain weight loss. Participation in
one of these programs must be at least 3 consecutive
months in duration. Participation must be monitored by the
primary care physician providing medical oversight for the
patient and must be documented in the medical record
AND
4. The patient must be evaluated preoperatively by an eligible
licensed Mental Health Professional1 to ensure the absence
of significant psychopathology that would hinder the ability of
an individual to understand the procedure and comply with
medical/surgical recommendations
AND
5. The physician requesting authorization for the surgery must
confirm that the patient’s treatment plan includes a surgical
preparatory program addressing all the following
components in order to improve outcomes related to the
surgery and to establish the member's ability to comply with
post-operative medical care and dietary restrictions:
a. Pre-operative and post-operative dietary plan; AND
b. Behavior modification strategies; AND
c. Counseling and instruction on exercise and increased
physical activity; AND
d. Ongoing support for lifestyle changes necessary to
make and maintain appropriate choices that will reduce
health risk factors and improve overall health.
I know every policy is different but this is what my coordinator/insurance specialist has for BCBS of MN.
Good Luck!
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klassiekassie reacted to babelow in 6 Month Supervision
I have BCBS MN as well and and just about done with my 6mo diet. But it has given me the chance to research and learn about myself, and the changes I need to make long term. I look at it like the preseason, and soon it will be real!