J-Cal8
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It has taken me 3 months to lose 30 lbs.
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$600 Bariatric Program Fee
J-Cal8 replied to CurvyCakes's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My drs office is in the hospital. They bill separately, neither charge the program fee. -
$600 Bariatric Program Fee
J-Cal8 replied to CurvyCakes's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you are anywhere near cedars-sinai, they do not charge a "program fee" and it's a great center. They are par with. Bcbs of ca - even their anesthesiologists are par! -
I agree, I would drive there and see what the situation is and take her to the er if necessary.
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becoming increasingly frustrated
J-Cal8 replied to Lamonica2013's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was just telling my pcp that I was disappointed in how slow I was losing. He said that in his experience, slower was better for many reasons. He said slow losers tend to keep the weight off better/longer and it's better for your skin. I'll take that -
Seeking surgeon that takes my insurance! Surgery covered for me 90%
J-Cal8 replied to SassieBritches's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Check out the program at Cedars-Sinai in Beverly Hills. I also have anthem bcbs and cedars is an approved center- even the anesthesiologists were par. I had Dr Cuneen and he was wonderful. Everything you need is right there so you don't have to run around to other places to get things done. Once I did all the requirements, it only took about a week for insurance approval. -
Has anyone tried the Quest bars?
J-Cal8 replied to Iambeautiful's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
Mmm I love coconut products and still have them after surgery. No one ever mentioned not to. I also use coconut milk with my protein shakes - the so delicious brand in a carton, not the thick stuff in a can. No problems with coconut at all. -
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Yes! Love him and the whole program. I was sleeved on 2/3/14. - I just wanted to add that before going to Cedar Sinai, I had been seeing a surgeon in Thousand Oaks who charges a $4k "program fee" not covered by insurance. No one could explain what exactly this program fee included so I started looking elsewhere. Cedar Sinai does not have any so called program fees. They have an excellent nutrition education program that my insurance did not cover, but I paid like $183 for it. The anesthesiologist even participated with my insurance (anthem bcbs) and that never happens.
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Medical Weight Loss Phase Question
J-Cal8 replied to Diva2Be's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Call your surgeons office and tell them where you are in the process and they will tell you the next steps, including when to come in for a consultation. -
I know exactly how you feel! I was sleeved 2/3 and have lost like 22 lbs. it's very disheartening to see everyone else having amazing results and you don't, even tho you are following all the rules. I get enough protein and water. I reduced the carbs, get in about 1000 calories. Exercise daily, etc. You might increase your protein, but honestly, it didn't help me all that much.
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becoming increasingly frustrated
J-Cal8 replied to Lamonica2013's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Wish I was doing as bad as you I've lost 23 and work out daily, get in 80 grams of protein and all my water. -
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HELP! HELP! Not doing well with weight loss..
J-Cal8 replied to JewelJ's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Jewel, I'm exactly the same as you, but without the added stress of caring for a sick husband. I was sleeved 2/3 and have lost about 22ish lbs. I follow all the rules. I tried increasing water and dense protein, I exercise everyday. I think I'm just a very slow looser, always have been. I'm going to keep an eye on the comment here to see if anything new comes up that I can try. Good luck! -
Same thing with me. I can do yogurt but no milk or cheese.
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Anyone have advice on telling teenagers about the sleeve?
J-Cal8 replied to annie95's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Don't tell them. If someone asks later, just say you went on a high protein, low carb diet. It's no ones business but yours. -
What is it like when you wake up from surgery?
J-Cal8 replied to nickig2g's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
No catheter or drainage tube. I was in pain, but they took care of that quickly enough.