Jessica Ellison-Correa
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Medically exempt!
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to angels91's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
wow congrats thats awesome i know you must be happy -
Moving Forward
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to justme29's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
wow your really getting the ball rolling congrats dont worry to much about the psych eval they just want to make sure no one is forcing you into this and that your ready for this change in lifestyle -
Considering... has anyone been in my boat!?
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to lakiaki's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
seeing as i dont know your bmi i would say talk to a nutritionist and see if there is a diet plan that fits your level of activity because you might not be getting in enough of the right calories to lose the weight you want -
Marylanders!
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to auttinicole's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Jessica - I am having my surgery in October with Dr Kligman katiern would you like to exchange contact info and meet up for support i would love an accoutabliabuddy who has the same surgeon Jessica ~ yes! That would be great. Are you on Facebook? yes my name is jessica ellison-correa and i have a rainbow tint over a bulding as my profile picture -
Don't hate me
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to gowalking's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
once i lose the weight i have no idea what will fit me because well ive never shopped in the womens section always the mens -
Belly sleepers
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to BigDaddyJG's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
i was wondering about this also because im a belly/side sleeper -
How to bring it up?
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to stkysims's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
my pcp is pretty on board with anything i throw at him so im sure he'll be on board with this too being he has seen my weight go up and up these past few years and all the desieses ive gotten from my weight -
Good vs. Bad
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to gowalking's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
this past week and a half has taught me that food is not friend or enemy it is fuel some fills me up better than others and some just arnt worth the guilt after eating them like tacos i love tacos but after the 6 pounds of Water retetention i saw on the scale today from all the carbs yesterday im gonna go back to my nuts plan and eat lean prtein no carbs and try to up my steps for the day i really want this -
Awaiting surgery via nhs
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to tia92's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
wow 10 years that is insane why such a long wait i know from the time of first appointment til surgery date ill probably only have to wait 9 months as i am pre aproved by my insurance due to my bmi and comorbidies -
This is the point...
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to gowalking's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
i dont know how far that is but it sounds far so kudos to you -
lots of questions
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to OBXhappy's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
considering i had sleep apnea and diabetes before i sought this surgery i was pre-aproved for surgery as well just need to complete my 6 month diet and psych eval -
NSV- MRI exam
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to stacyg1's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
right now i hate mri machines they are not ment for fat people hoping once i lose the 140 pounds that will change -
Self Destruction
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to choosehope's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
i also had a slip up this week i am on the nuts plan for low carb high Protein and i ate 6 taco bell tacos in like a day and gain back 3/4 of the weight i had lost i am so mad at my self i know i can do better i have to do better or i will be kicked out of my program -
Doctor pro band, I was thinking sleeve
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to Leesa926's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
my surgeons office wont do bands either mostly because of all the issues the slipping the erosion and the revision rate to either sleeve or rny -
First Appointment Today
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to SubVet688's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
i had no weight loss requirements for my insurance or the surgeon but my nut wanted me to lose 2-5 pounds a month to make sure i was commited to the diet i was down 8 pounds but i slipped up and ate 6 tacos yesterday and am retaining 6 pounds of water oh well back to basics -
Family and Friends Letter
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to choosehope's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
has anyone considered having a like video will if they like died during the surgery im thinking about it not that i think i would die but just in case i mean i had surgery a few months ago that lasted 6 hours and i came out fine so im sure this one will be ok also -
Surgeon FINALLY Got My Records From Liver Doctor
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to LousPeachy's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
i know i put off the thought of this surgery for at least two years and now i have to wait 5 months and then i get schedualed for a date im supper excited its only been a week on the nuts plan but i've already lost 8 pounds -
i've always been big so i have learned not to judge but some times when i see a person who is 600 or so pounds i wonder how they got so large not from a judgement stand point but medical
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My nsv this week!
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to Sajijoma's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
im only in pre- op does anyone have any recomendations to get towards my 10,000 step goal that my nut set for me -
What Are Your Top Considerations for Choosing a Weight Loss Surgeon?
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to Alex Brecher's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
my insurance required center of excelence and so i went with the one that was close to me and had the highest success rate at 2 4 and 6 years post op im still pre-op btw -
Bunch of questions
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to Adrianabelle's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
im still pre-op but as far as diet for insurance requirements my nut put me on high protein low carb low fat. no soda no juice. no drinking before during or after meals i have 6 nutritional classes that i have to go to and i need my psych eval then i will be cleared hope this helps -
Losing the Dream (Mcdreamy that is) haunting parallels to my life
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to Lynkaosgood's topic in The Gals' Room
my prayers to you and your family i hope you lose all the weight and then some i also have pcos and know how terrible it is and want to start a family of my own one day -
i cant wait until i lose the weight and can update my wordrobe right now im wearing mostly mens cloths because i hid my body and hate the way i look but once i get to goal i will treat my self to a shopping spree
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Getting info out of insurance co.
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to GADeltaDawn's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i called my insurance and asked them what my beifits were and in one phone call they aproved me for the surgery provided i complete the 6 month diet plan and get the psych eval that was all handled by the bariatric coridinater with my insurance you might want to check and see if your insurance has one -
Uhc insurance 6 month supervised diet
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to eubanks2013's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
im only on week 1 of the plan my nut gave me but ive lost 6 pounds i really must have eaten like crap before all this lol
