Everything posted by newmebithebypass
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How Much Do/Did You Know About Nutrition?
I took food and nutrition classes in high school along with cooking classes so I knew most of what I've been re learning lately but what I am learning new these days is how toxic sugar is and I never knew before becoming a diabetic how messed up the sugar lobby really is
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Off My Diabetes Meds After Sleeve
Yay
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Update on gnc 100% whey protein
Might try that
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The sum of all fears
When I filled out the application it said in big black bold letters it was my requirement to know what my insurance would cover
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Got Incomplete Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
wow i have never heard of this but i don't know if you can have a revision and complete the surgery or if it will be like this forever im not a doctor nor do i play one on tv
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Finally one year out
wow pretty pics you look amazing
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1 year post-op today down 125lbs
wow thats awesome i hope i am as succesfull as you guys when i get to the losers bench
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Relationship problems
my husband is a big guy 340 and 5'11 and hes doing slimfast while i am on this journey he and i made a deal if by this time next year he hasnt lost the weight he needs to and gains it back then he will have the surgery which makes me happy because were each others biggest support and chearleaders i love him to death and next year will be our second wedding aniversary i am hoping by our 3rd i can go to peru with his dad (hubby has family there) and hike machu pichue its so pretty and i miss hiking
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4th month of Supervised Dieting!
im on month one of the 6 month supervised diet i go to see my nut in two weeks and i need to lose about 2 pounds any suggestions for a newbie
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Names of insurance companies that cover the sleeve, please?
i have united health care caremark and medicaid dont know if your state medicaid allows for bariatric surgery every state is diffrent but in Maryland they do as long as you meet the criteria also united healthcare for me required that i be insured with them for a year before they would cover surgery just as a heads up
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Pre-Op Diet Experiences
i also have united healthcare and was pre-aporved for surgery when i called and inquired about my benifits i also have maryland medicaid which will be picking up the rest of what united doesnt cover
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Having Surgery Young
im 24 and i will be having this done next year sometime in march or April i cant wait to start the new phase in my life. i have always wondered what it would be like to be a skinny person
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Aetna and Deductible?
this is the reason i am glad i have two insurances i have private insurance through my dads employer and state insurance that will foot the bill for what ever isnt covered under the private insurance. most of the time i have zero copays and pay nothing for prescriptions its been a great year considering one of my meds before i meet my deductible is around 150 a month
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100 Pounds!
yay omg thats awesome
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If for no other reason, This is as good as any
Congratulations on the yoga lady lunches they sound super fun. And I laughed when I miss read your name
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Going in for the BIG reveal....
Prayers for your hubby cancer is scary business but I can be beaten
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What, if anything, do you collect?
I collect shot glasses and mugs from various festivals and vacations everyone in my family knows to bring me a shot glass from where they travel
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What Are Your Hobbies?
My hobbies include board games table top roleplay games and online battle arena type games with my hubby like league of legends and hero's of the storm
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First nut class
Yes I have to wait 6 months so I'll be done by February and I should be in surgery by mid march or early April at the latest
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Lipozene recall
Never been a TV Dr fan in general once drs are on TV they are there to get ratings and sell products
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gnc membership its so freaking worth it guys
I just got the 100% whey chocolate supreme from there and I love it. It's a little thick but 1.5 hours after my first shake and still not hungry
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Rating protein powders
I just bought 100% whey chocolate supreme from gnc 24 bucks for 2.4 pounds and its yummy mind you the price is with membership
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Update on gnc 100% whey protein
So last week I got a gnc card for the year and ordered a 2.5 pound tub of their 100% whey protein shake mix in chocolate to see if I could tolerate it for my liver shrink diet and I have to say its pretty good its thicker then I like but oh well can't have your cake and eat it too
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First nut class
@@Susan66 what types of stuff did they go over so far
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TT Scar Pics
wow your stomach looks amazing now i cant wait i know i wont be able to get plastics until 2018 but i am starting to save up now (ie paying off credit cards lol) i really want a flat tummy i haven't had that in over 18 years