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sandie1958

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  1. nick . i have uhc also . my dr. office said they go by the bmi they submitt for the approval as the nurse said because they encourage weight lose before the surgery. my app. is may 2 (1st 0 app. i am just at bmi of 36 losing also so i am afraid i wont amke it either. i have sleep apena. high blood pressure .4 back surgeries so hopefully that will do it for me. did you have to have a documented diet plan for the insurance? sandie
  2. angiebell i sent you a instant mess/ you are thin already at 187 . was that a misprint? that would make your bmi around 30 , or am i figuring it wrong? i am scared also but i have found this site to be so helpful. i check it everyday to see how people are doing sandie
  3. hi, i have my 1st app. may 2 i also have uhc. did any of ypu have a bmi of under 40? i havbmi of 36 but havesleep apena arthritis & take high blood pressure pills. so i pray o dont have any problem with them . any input on united eha;th care will be appreciated. THANK YOU
  4. donovine, you should be very proud of yourself you look beautiful . i hope to have the band by the end of the summer. do you ever regret it/ sandie
  5. zoey. are you going to mexio to get naded/ i am just starting this also . my seminar is tom nite & my 1st dr app, is may 2 i am so excited but scared. you can e mail me if you like sandralansing@aol.com sanide
  6. sarcar. i am so glad you got that weight loss letter. you sound like you are on your way keep us posted. sandie
  7. penni; i am so sorry i will pray for yall. sandie
  8. sarcar: what insurance carrier do you have? i have cigna they reqire the same thing. so i went to the dr 2 wks ago to start it being documented. then i got a letter from my cpmp. saying may 1 we will switch to united health care i heard they dont require it but i am going to keep going once a mo. to get weighed & have it documented just in case. good luck sandie
  9. dell; i am so so sorry you were aspoken to rudley esp. when you are down anyway . prayer can change everything i will keep you on top of my list. i wish the insurance comp. would realize we are trying to get healthier & do better for ourselves. sandie
  10. kathy ; cant wait to hear from you let us know how you are/ sandie
  11. what insurance carrier do you have? i pray you get a yes sandie
  12. sandie1958 replied to a post in a topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
    just looked at this site. you look so beautiful. be so proud of yourself. hope to be banded by the end of summer. way 2 go.
  13. dannyd:my company is changing from cigna to united healthcare may 1. so i have my 1st app. may 9 so i will be thinking of you also . keep me posted when is your 1visit or have you had it already . sandie
  14. nykee; so glad you went to er. did they what caused the rash? keep us posted/ i hope to be banded very soon my 1st app.is may 9/ you are in my prayers. sandie
  15. Geochie: I Am So Sorry You Dont Feel Well Keep Us Posted On How You Are Feeling. I Havent Even Started The Process Yet My App. Is May 9. You Are In My Prayers Sandie
  16. sandie1958 replied to a post in a topic in Insurance & Financing
    trish; so good to hear the news very happy for you. what insurance do you have .sandie
  17. deby; what insurance do you have ? i have united health care hope i sail right thur. my bmi is is only 36 but i have sleep apena so !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  18. hi guys. i start my porcess on april 13 i also have uhc. i pray mine will be quick also . whne is it sent to the insurance comp. do you have to have the phyc/ exam & visit with the nutristist 1st. how long does everything take to happen. i am 5;4 1/2 wrigh 210 mbi is only 36 but i have sleep apena so i pray i can have this any ideas. sandie
  19. kathy , i was lying in bed last night * thought in just a few short days you will be banded i am so excited for you. you are going to mexico right? be safe i wil be praying for you. i start my process next tue. seminar on tue appointment with the screening dr on wed at 230 . i guess he determinds if i am a candiate or not i am 5;4 1/2 weigh 210 bmi 36 but i have sleep apena./ my insurance is united health care so pray i get approved i want this so bad. sandie
  20. Hippiemans; I Am Not In Your State I Am In Tenn But Starting The Journey Myself. My Ist App. Is Next Wed. I Am So Nervous. What Insurance Do You Have? Mine Is Cigna But Changing To Untied Health Care Next Mo. Hope It Will Be Covered You Can Private Mess. Me * We Can Keep Each Other Posted If You Would Like Sanide
  21. Thanks Princess. You Have Done So Good. I Am Going To Have My 1st App. Next Wed. My Insurance Has Changed From Cigna To United Healthcare Which I Think Is Going To Be Better. I Dont Have To Have The Documented 6 Mo. Diet, For Them/ When Will You Have To Have Your 1st Fill?
  22. Gypi; Yo U Have Lost So Much Weight Already Is My Math Correct 31 Pounds Since Band Date Of 3-31 I Am So Proud Of You ~!! I Start My Journey Next Wed It Is My 1st Appointment. Sandie
  23. how soon before surgery do you have to do htel iquid diet, thnaks guys
  24. to princess; i have a ? can you look at the stomach & see where the port is? (under your skin) i hope this isnt a stupid ?

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