tstarkey704
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Anyone in north carolina
tstarkey704 replied to Jenlanning30's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I chose Kuwada -
Anyone in north carolina
tstarkey704 replied to Jenlanning30's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@@IamKe69 Bypass -
Anyone in north carolina
tstarkey704 replied to Jenlanning30's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@@IamKe69 Yes, I am -
Thanks @@MaryPh and @@Inner Surfer Girl I will look into it
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Anyone in north carolina
tstarkey704 replied to Jenlanning30's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Charlotte ... Waiting for a procedure date ???? -
@@MaryPh where do you find the SF Carnation Breakfast??
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Need help finding a bodyshaper / girdle / stomach squisher
tstarkey704 replied to betrthnever's topic in The Gals' Room
http://www.contourmd.com/Bariatric-Garments -
New To The Bariatricpal and Going Through The Process
tstarkey704 replied to Jamie Middleton_177947's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have to get my clearance from my Psych evaluation (7/16) and my NUT (7/23) and then I'm off for APPROVAL!! #excited #thewaitinggame -
Struggling to quit smoking?
tstarkey704 replied to shancanssleevejourney's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's awesome @@kbingo !!! I don't have any of the crazy side effects but I do experience very vivid dreams BUT I don't remember them when I wake up. ???? #bummer -
CIGNA really screwed up this time.....
tstarkey704 replied to losinit512's topic in Insurance & Financing
Here is a link to the most recent info about the procedure coverage from Cigna. Hope this helps ???????? https://cignaforhcp.cigna.com/public/content/pdf/coveragePolicies/medical/mm_0051_coveragepositioncriteria_bariatric_surgery.pdf -
^ Charlotte here
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Curious what you all did?
tstarkey704 replied to Nylaj's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I plan on taking my full 6 weeks of STD once I have my procedure. -
Struggling to quit smoking?
tstarkey704 replied to shancanssleevejourney's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon advised no smoking or vaping of any kind for 3 mos prior to surgery. My PCP prescribed me Chantix to help me quit and I am happy to say I am 30 days smoke FREE!! ???????? -
Alex,These are available on Amazon for about $12
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Center of Excellence stipulation ?
tstarkey704 replied to Dub's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have Cigna also and they required COE as well. -
New To The Bariatricpal and Going Through The Process
tstarkey704 replied to Jamie Middleton_177947's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Welcome!! I'm new here too. I haven't made any post but I am finishing up my pre op. I have my final surgeon appt on the 23rd and my last NUT on the same day! Nervous and excited at the same time. -
Surgeon in Charlotte NC Info ????????????
tstarkey704 replied to Salonboi's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
@@kbingo that's awesome!! Good luck on your journey ???????? -
What are your thoughts on smoking before and after Gastric bypass surgery
tstarkey704 replied to leag78's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was told by my surgeon no smoking for 3 mos and this included vaping. I have been smoke free for 30 days and I used Chantix to help stop smoking. I have had no crazy side effects from taking it thus far. -
The BIG Book on the Gastric Bypass!
tstarkey704 replied to Alex Brecher's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Got mine in the mail today!! -
Surgeon in Charlotte NC Info ????????????
tstarkey704 replied to Salonboi's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Congrats! Thank you I'm excited about this life changing journey ???? -
Surgeon in Charlotte NC Info ????????????
tstarkey704 replied to Salonboi's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I am pre-op and I chose to go with Dr. Kawada at the CWMC.
