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DaFierce1

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  1. Posted

    So' date=' I called the Bariatric coordinator on my lunch break and was completely shocked how cheerful she was too me, opposed to our last conversation on Friday ( she just totally blew me off with, you can't start the process until after a year... Goodbye).

    So she cleared everything up, which I still think is a load!

    So, the plan is to attend my consult on the Sept 9th and have all the pre-op testing and paperwork completed, but she doesn't plan on submitting my paperwork to the insurance company until after I've been with my PCP for 1 year. WHICH IS ODD, because medical test results change everyday...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

    Not really worrying about the approval, because I don't have any requirements... all they need is a letter from my PCP saying the procedure is "medically necessary" attached to the packet and it will be covered.

    Not sure how all this is going to pan out... but hey, I'm planning on stretching it out as long as I can... I'll have a one test done a month if I have too.

    I need to build up my vacation time anyways... Looks like "2014" will be my sleeve year! LOOKING FORWARD TO IT[/quote']

    Sorry its going this way for you. There is a reason for everything..you have the right attitude! Dont give up

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    Told ya... After my second class is when I started to freak out... But now that I have my date... I'm good' date=' that's all I wanted. So smile my sleeve sista ... Progress is being made !!!

    Sent from my ADR6330VW using VST[/quote']

    Ikr! :-) Yes its starting to feel real now, remember wen i asked that question.. Well ish just got real ... Lol i started getting nervous but i know itll b ok & that im making the right decision..

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    Lol... You're moving right along... Congrats... 1 down 3 more to go... And although it may seem as if time is at a stand still... Look back on what you've done so far... You're losing weight and only have 3 more classes to go... That's a lot itself...

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    YES IT IS,THANK YOU.. IM PROUD OF MYSELF AND THEY JUST CALLED I HAVE MY NEXT 3 APPTS SCHEDULED. I SEE DR HUNGNESS ON THE 17TH OF SEPT. WHOO HOOO THINGS MOVING RITE ALONG :D

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    These stories are funny' date=' I was a 46DD add was sleeved on 6/24. Now I went back to Lane Bryant and got measured at a 42F I love them at this size. My shoulder dents are going away. Good luck[/quote']

    Yes I need that in my life, no dents! Lol

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  9. Posted

    I got my date but they have changed it 3 times in a 5 hour span. I went from Aug 23' date=' a date that my surgeon does not do surgery. Then to the 22nd but they took so long that I lost the date, so now it is official the date is the 29th of Aug. I am now waiting to receive my email on the next steps I need to take. I am feeling a little nervous because the date means its really going to happen and I am thinking about the after affects. What is going to work and what I need to do and eat? I know it will all come to me when the time comes but it does not stop me from thinking about the "what if's".[/quote']

    Awwwww snapssss! Congratz on ur date!!! Of course ur mind is going to wonder its unknown territory.. Ull do fine!

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  10. Posted

    Newbie here, I'm Tracey westside of chicago. I've been thinking about WLS since 2005. I haven't had a chance to start the process because of lifes ups and downs, but I'm ready to finally start the process. I've been morbidly obese my entire life... now that I'm older I'm ready to finally make a change. i'm currently under the BCBSIL ***... thur my employer and far as I know, I'll have to have a referral from my PCP on 9/10/2013... I also know that the surgery will be covered at 100% and all testing and specialist visit are covered with a referral with $10 co-pay...of course lol. Like I said before, I'm new to the process, so I'm hoping that things will go smoothly... considering that my first visit with my PCP, will be to get a referral to see the surgeon on 9/9/2013.

    Does anyone else have BCBSIL ***? How long did it take for you to get approved?

    Also, I want to say congrats to you guys for making the decision to change your life... to get healthy... and to live better!

    CONGRATZ TO U AS WELL FOR MAKING THIS DECISION..

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  12. Posted

    Dang girl... You make things sound so close... Thank you :D ... I have to come up there next Thursday for my pre op testing... My 4th class is on the 13 th... It's all coming along. Yay !!!

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    HA! IT IS CLOSE...LOL I HAVE MY FIRST CLASS NEXT THURSDAY, MAYBE ILL RUN INTO U

  16. Posted

    Just wanted to post spoke to bcbsil today and they have approved me!!! I now have to wait for UofC to call with a date. Really excited and a little nervous because it is getting close but not giving up!

    Congratz on ur approval gurly!

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  18. Posted

    Yep' date=' I had just came from my visit with Laurie. Luckily I'm across the street at 645, so you have a weight loss buddy close by. So here is my news from Laurie. My starting bmi was 47.24, pre-op bmi 46.12, current bmi 42.15. I have lost 8.5% of my total body weight. Yay!

    I am officially on a general diet and because of my height I have to up my Protein to 100-120 gms.[/quote']

    I had just left around 212 i saw my missed call at 216 so I had just misssed u..

    Cool Beans that would b awesome!

    Congratz on ur success! Keep up the great work!

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  22. Posted

    Just thought I'd share since I didn't have a clue what my girls would look like after 75lbs lost. I had NO idea how big my girls were - until I lost them. Bra in photo is 42DD. My girl is (all skin' date=' I think) now 38C. It was good for a laugh today as I was cleaning out my closet.

    [/quote']

    Wow I hope mines go down like that.. Lol

    48DDD here, I can stand to lose alot!

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  24. Posted

    Hi I'm in Chicago - oak park area. I am four months post op. I had my surgery at UIC hospital. I am a vegetarian and about to become a pescotarian next. Onto becam struggling with getting my protien in. I have lost 52 lbs- no working out. I have had two spine surgeries since the sleeve. So I am grateful that I have still been able to lose weight. Currently' date=' I have been walking three miles for the last week! I hope I will begin to lose more weight now that I am not in bed all day.

    My struggle is getting the proten in. I had Protein Shakes. Today my goal is to eat 70 grams of protein- even if I don't like it.

    I am willing to walk , meet or build relationship with sleepers in the area. Congrats to those who are about to be sleeved-- it's a great thing![/quote']

    Hey Unshackled!

    Congratz on ur weightloss.. Sorry to hear about what u r going thru, I hope it continues to get better for u.. Cant wait to b on the other side!

    Keep us posted on how u r doin with getting ur Protein in..

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  25. Posted

    Thank you. I made it through the week' date=' but I've been coming home going straight to bed. Hopefully next week things will be better. I have to see Laurie on Tuesday, maybe I'll come to 20 to say hi to you and Francine.[/quote']

    It will & cool beans!

    Ill b down there @ 930 to see Holly

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