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I have Cigna and my plan is paying 100% per the contract. Every contract is different. You need to check yours..
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I also have a few people close to me who don't understand what or why I'm doing this. I'm on day 11 of my pre-op diet ( My Dr's is Protein Shakes and non-starchy veggies only) I've lost 10 lbs so far. One relative says, "Why don't you just keep doing what you're doing?" I just laugh.
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You should consult your Dr. It's been years, but I breastfed both of my kids. Your body needs extra calories and nutrition to produce healthly milk for your baby. I personally do not believe that you should diet while breastfeeding.
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Read the subject "Do lightweights lose slower?" I think that might be part of your problem also. You are reading about all of the great weight losses from heavier people that have a lot more to lose. You don't have that much to lose and I think that what you have done so far is fantastic. Keep it up, if you follow directions, it will work for you.
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Thanks everyone. I just wanted to know if anyone was experiencing the problem with the sleeve. I have definitely decided to go with the sleeve, just having a little case of cold feet. My surgery is on Aug 13.
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I had my pre-op apt today. My surgeon tried to talk me into having the bypass instead of getting sleeved. I e have gastric reflux, although it's not that bad. He said there is a 15% chance of the reflux being worse after surgery. It usually be relieved with medication. He also said that if I have a hiatal hernia, he will fix it and the reflux will probably be better. Has anyone had increased reflux after getting the sleeve? I want to keep my stomach, small as it will be!
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They put people that have been operated on in Mexico on a plane a few days after surgery. I see no reason not to fly. If you are really concerned, ask your doctor.
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I was approved after 4 months. I had to do the Psych, Cardiologist, 3 months nutritionist, sleep study ( 2 times ) and Endoscopy. I have Cigna, it took almost 2 weeks for approval once all of the information was submitted.
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I started my journey back in March. After meeting all of the prerequisites that my insurance requires, I was finally approved today! I will be sleeved on August 13. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. I am both excited and nervous at the same time!
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I too have had many people tell me that I'm not that big. I am 250 lbs, 5'3" and have a BMI of 45. I carry my weight well. I think that I was the smallest person in my informational seminar. People don't realize that I've been fighting my weight all of my life. Diets, WW, Fen fen, hypnosis, ally, exercise classes. I started researching WLS about 10 years ago and had originally thought that I wanted the band. When I finally decided this year to do it, I changed my mind and decided to go with VSG. I have the complete support of all of the medical people that I have dealt with. I am presently waiting for insurance approval! I Hope to be done by end of August. I'm so excited !
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I live in CT too. I have not been scheduled for my sleeve yet, but I have finished all of the prelims. I too have Dr. Gedeon and like him very much. Bristol Hospital is supposed to have one of the best weight loss surgery programs in the state. I hope to be sleeved by the end of August. This waiting is for the birds!
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I also have Cigna and am waiting for approval. I have a BMI of 45 and High blood pressure and sleep apnea. I was afraid that my letter was sent too soon because my 3 NUT visits were not 90 days. I hope I am as lucky as you are!! Congratulations!
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I also cannot tolerate artificial sweeteners. I make my own Water flavors. I use either Monkfruit, stevia or nectresse. I find they don't bother me. I add a variety of flavors of extracts or flavors with a little bit of sweetener to my water. I have almond, raspberry, lavender, cinnamon, lime, orange, lemon, ginger and coconut. I mix them up. It makes my water much more enjoyable and I can sweeten to my taste.
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7 Days tomorrow...cottage cheese and eggs!
in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Try mixing some flavored hummus into your cottage cheese, It tastes good.