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jessamarie24

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  1. Posted

    You can do it! I had to lose 30 lbs before me surgery and had about 6 months as well. At my 3 month I had only lost about 10 and they made it pretty clear if I didn't lost the 30 I wouldn't have surgery. At my pre-op appointment I had lost 40! Some days it sucked and some days I messed up but never let it set you back! Tomorrow's a new day :) congrats to you both!


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    Thank you. I just want to make sure people know that to document, document, document with their doctor any rash or discomfort they are experiencing with their skin. You can get insurance to cover it and if you have a good surgeon they will make sure to help you!

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    I had gastric bypass 5 years ago. I had tried getting insurance to cover my lower stomach hang 2 years after surgery to which they denied saying it was not that bad so it would be cosmetic. Even though it still hung over the pubic bone. I think I could have appealed it but I just let it go.

    april of this year I got a rash... I was told it was a yeast rash. They have my cream and powder..

    may came and I still had the rash and it became worse. They said it was infected and gave me antibiotics and a new steroid cream.

    June and July arrived and I still had this rash. By this time this rash that started in one small spot under my stomach hang it spanned completely across of stomach, down my left leg, and started actually going up my stomach. Through the 2 months, I began taking various antibiotics and again a new creams. My doctor in July finally said she would refer me to the plastic surgeon to have my skin removed, but due to the area I live in I couldn't get in with her until September 7th.

    In august I finally went to the ER because it was so painful. Not only did I still have this stupid rash but it has turned into cellulitis because it was so infected. I did finally meet with the surgeon who said If they denied me this time she would help me appeal it (she's awesome and that's what you want in a surgeon!) luckily I have a better insurance company now who approved me in 4 days.

    i share this story because A) in super excited to finally have this hang removed!

    and B... it can be so hard to prove why you need something that you need but don't ever give up and I wish I would have fought harder the first time and I wouldn't be going through all this pain. Also really make sure you are seeing someone that cares about you, not just your money. The first office I went to were clean, overly qualified, and I know I would have been fine... but didn't listen to anything I had to say about what I wanted or needed which is why I think I got denied. This is your life and you body so don't let any doctor push you around!

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    U look incredibly good. I can't believe u want to lose that much more weight!!! I hopei do as good as u. About how many calories a day do u eat? I'm only 5 weeks out and I feel like I really have to pay attention to not eat too much. Do u ever feel like that? Or have u since surgery?

    I eat about 800 a day. I notice that when I don't eat as much I stop losing weight. I try not to pay attention to the calorie amount and more just make sure I'm eating food with Protein in it and 3 meals a day with 1 planned snack like yogurt!

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    You look amazing!!!!! Look at those sexy legs!!!! Go girl!!!!! I love your style.....where do you get your clothes from?

    xo Hilary

    Thanks hun! You're too sweet! I get a lot a lot of my clothes from deb! They always have stuff on clearance. They have an online selection but it's not as good as in the store! They have a lot more clearance in the store! And they have sizes 0-24!

  15. Posted

    You look amazing!! How far out are you?? I can only dream of losing 150' date=' but seeing you, I know its possible. I am 12 weeks out today and down 70 pounds. WTG!!![/quote']

    Thank you! I had surgery July 23rd. I lost a lot of weight really fast and the last 20 has been a lot slower. You're doing amazing!! Keep at it and you'll be there In no time!

  18. Posted

    Girl girl girl...... U are looking great! Will toning and weights help tighten skin and really creamy thick lotion I heard helps too.... Plus spa treatment to tighten skin I found (lights and stuff used) looking forward to buying a package

    Hw 245; Pre-Op(RNY) 225.6; Surg Date 2/26; GW 145

    Thank you! I'll have to look into that stuff too!!

  22. Posted

    You look fan-freaking-tastic!!!! I always look forward to your updates!!! You look so toned! Do you have any loose skin issues?? Great job girl!!!

    xo Hilary

    Thanks Girly! That seriously put the biggest smile on my face! I do have a lot of skin issues. My lower stomach hang, which was BA before surgery is still there lol. And my arms! I use a lot of spanks and I try to keep active to tighten them up as much as I can! I'm trying to build up enough nerves to do a skin video or pictures!

  25. Posted

    i was at unity as well. there were times i couldnt make it to an appointment and as long as you cancel there shouldnt be an issue. I dont know as far as just not showing up, but im sure if you call and reschedule if they do say anything just explain your situation on why you missed at it shouldnt be a issue! i had nurse janet and dr. johnson but i did meet dr. july once and she was super nice! i had to lose 24 lbs for surgery but i ended up losing about 40. it was so hard at first, but you just gotta stick as much as you can to the meal plan the nutritionist gives you. and for excersie even if you can walk for 10 minutes 3 times a day would help! hang in there and you can do it!!

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