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Everything posted by Jessica Ellison-Correa
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Submitted my claim to insurance and now I'm rethinking this whole thing...
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to Vad1988's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i wasnt ready to take this step for the longest time then i saw my wedding pictures last year and i was embarrased i hated them so im getting the surgery and my present from my in-laws is retaking the important pictures in my dress that i still have in my closet. but if your not ready then take your time deciding because this is a forever decision not something to be made on a whim -
Share your profession
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to Bloomer723's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i am a patient coordinater at a psychatric office but my formal training is in massage therapy i am hoping with this surgery that once i lose 80-100% of my excess weight ill be able to do massage as a side job again -
15 hours and couting until.... Sleeve Day
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to thinkingthin15's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
your probably waking up now getting everything packed for the trip to the hospital and checking that you have everything just remember you can do this the hard part is partially over you got through the preop diet and now its in your surgeons and gods hands i will be praying for you and a speedy recovory -
High BMI and sleeve
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to Purdy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i know you might not ever read this but my bmi is 51 and my doctor is letting me get sleeve -
Pressure, Stress, Am I doing the right thing? My Spouse...
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to magicalwoman's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
ive been blessed with an amazing support system in my husband and in-laws both my in-laws are drs and know how important a healthy weight is and my hubby is a big guy him self so were doing this together and man does it feel good to know my best friend is on board -
Weight Loss
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to dannaf's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
im on a 6 month medical diet pre-op and i dont have a specific amount to lose but the nut says if i dont lose 2-5 ponds a month or gain any weight two months in a row i am out of the program -
First appointment!
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to amandastearns's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
my insurance required 6 months of nut classes so i wont be finished those until feb of next year hopefully i get through it with out cheating because my diet is strict lol -
New can anyone answer my question
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to CamberAshley's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i have uhc and it took one phone call for me basically i have a 51 bmi and 3 comorbidies now 4 actually. so they were tottally on board @@CamberAshley im also looking to have surgery in march keep in touch we can do this -
Never feel full ...presurgery
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to Bloomer723's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i have the same issue with never feeling full i can eat huge meals and still feel hungry a half hour later but ive been following the nuts plan and ive got to say im not as hungry as i thought i would be -
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 -
My 2nd visit with NUT and Results
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to MIMISAN's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
good luck i havent met with my nut for the second time but a week in and ive lost 6 pounds so keep me posted to how your doing we got this -
Anesthesia!????????????
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to arenea's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i had a major operation on my inner ear and they gave me versed for relaxation honestly im not nervous about the surgery or waking up but the recovery -
Marriage/Relationship change
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to tough-girl78's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
my husband just wants me to be happy and healthy hes my biggest fan when i told him my currennt weight loss he was so proud -
Start dieting before surgery?
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to Missbliss14's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
im on a 6 month pre op diet the easiest channge for me was no soda no juice and more Protein less carbs and eat fruit -
New here.. just a couple questions
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to Jrenae00's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
ive just started and i have the same fears mostly what happens if i lose all the weight will i still be me? -
My Journey
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to VsgPat2015's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
im in md im on a 6 month journey my surgery isnt until next year but you can message me for support if you need -
any one starting the 6 month journey to have their wls in march or april
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to Jessica Ellison-Correa's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@bryan1959 i met with the nut last week and following her plan have already lost 6 pounds its strict but man is it nice to see something anything working -
Eating all the food
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to tam_mandala's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
thanks ill try that -
What Was Your Final "straw That Broke The Camels Back"
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to bigjoe102's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
the straw was being embarassed by my wedding pictures a year ago i hated how big i looked and i never even gave out copies of them. also trying to walk my dog of late is a tiring experince that i avoid even though i need to do it and she loves the long walks -
any one starting the 6 month journey to have their wls in march or april
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to Jessica Ellison-Correa's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i have not scheduled any of the tests yet because the coordinator said they all had to be done after november 15 -
HELP! I need to maintain 190lbs to have surgery
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to newstart38's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
ive lost 6 pounds in one week following the plan the nut gave me i dont think ill get down to a 40 bmi my current bmi is 51 but i have 2 comorbities if that becomes an issue -
Outside of being healthy, what are you looking forward to most...
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to HopeandAgony's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i want the energy to walk my dog the way she loves i want a defined neck again. i want to be able to take my wedding ring off i want to wear bras that dont cut into my sholders i want to wear womens sport jerseys because right now i can only fit in the mens 2x -
Why not reach for the stars?
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to provenzee's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
im 286 right now im trying to get to 130 my nut says i probably wont get there she says expect to lose 100 lbs but if i dont have high standards for my self who else will -
Eating all the food
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to tam_mandala's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
im also on the first month and ive already lost 3 pounds and ive been able to cut out soda and juice and cut down on carbs but i cant seem to cut down on salad dressing and butter -
Surgeons recommendation in the East Coast
Jessica Ellison-Correa replied to a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i live in maryland and if your self pay your gonna pay about 50 grand because the surgery is 20 and then the hospital stay dont know how much for the stay but that was what was quoted for me