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GettingMyLifeBack!

Gastric Bypass Patients
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About GettingMyLifeBack!

  • Rank
    Novice
  • Birthday 10/26/1972

About Me

  • Biography
    Married for 10 years, FSU graduate, proud mother of 5 year old boy.
  • Gender
    Female
  • Interests
    boating; going to the beach; Disney World; spending time with my kiddo; trying to rediscover what I like, traveling
  • Occupation
    Stay at home mom / Substitute Teacher
  • City
    Moncks Corner
  • State
    SC
  • Zip Code
    29461
I am currently living in Moncks Corner SC.   I have struggled with weight issues all of my life.   I have considered bariatric surgery for some time now, in fact, last year I went thru the process and backed out before the surgery - I was self pay.  I regretted that decision for some time and then moved on.
  
We recently relocated to SC this summer from FL.  Last week I was looking at our insurance renewal for 2016 and saw that bariatric surgery was covered for 2016.  I couldn't believe it.   I called Blue Cross immediately to make sure my eyes weren't tricking me.  During that call I was advised that bariatric surgery is covered under my current plan.
 
Armed with this information, I found the covered physicians and began my research.  I found Dr. Mitchell in Charleston.  I went to the information session on Thursday and had my 1st appointment yesterday after the appointment, I had all of my blood work completed.  Everything is moving very fast.  I started my liver Reduction diet today.  I meet with the behavioral specialist and the nutritionist tomorrow and have my primary care surgical visit on Monday.   I have my surgery scheduled for 12/15/15 - this is based on getting the pre-cert from my insurance company. 
 
I found Bariatric Pal last year and found it to be very informative and the support from everyone was incredible.   
 
I am so excited about this journey! 

Age: 51
Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Weight Lost:
BMI: 45
Surgery: Gastric Bypass
Surgery Status: Pre Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 11/10/2015
Surgery Date: 12/15/2015
Hospital Stay: n/a
Surgery Funding: Insurance
Insurance Outcome: n/a
GettingMyLifeBack!'s Bariatric Surgeon
2093 Henry Tecklenburg Drive
Suite 202
Charleston, SC 29414

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