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bellabeans

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Everything posted by bellabeans

  1. @@carlissa_RN How far into the process are you ? Do you know what they require before approval? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  2. Did anyone ever get so nervous before surgery that you had to be given something to calm your nerves? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  3. I'm not sure I'm understanding this nutritionist thing , what is expected in this phase Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  4. Is there anything you can tell me about 1199 national benefit fund ?? Is it this going to be a challenge for me or are they pretty easygoing.? I have Aetna as a secondary if that makes a difference Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
  5. @@kmorri what ins do you have that didnt require supervised weight loss . I am waiting to hear back from my ins and curious of their requirements. I have 1199 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  6. @@Elle1906 that was really fast . Did your ins require any nutritionist visits? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App @@jonesy837 how do you feel ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  7. @@queenbee7596 that's exactly what I have been doing . I haven't gotten that far yet , only up to my consult with my surgeon. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  8. @@carlissaRN That's great I hope mine goes that fast. I too am a nurse. I have 1199 insurance which is common for healthcare workers hoping it's a breeze. I'm really nervous Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  9. My first consult is next week , I find myself eating much more than usual (mostly junk food). Is this normal? Did anyone else do this? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  10. When did you start your journey? how long did it take to get to where you are now ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  11. I would love to know everyone's time frame from first consult to having surgery date??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  12. That's great !! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  13. My appt is with dr sechar . I'm looking him up everywhere I can . He seems good . I think I'm scared no matter who I get. When I called he was the surgeon that dealt with my insurance . Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  14. Can you just use baby food ? Seems easier to just buy the jars Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  15. Anyone use New York bariatrics ?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  16. I'm a little confused, Some or most ins co require that you see a nutritionist for 6 months prior to approval . Are you supposed to lose weight in that timeframe or is it to show you can't lose weight and would benefit from the sleeve?? If you do lose weight do they not approve you ??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  17. Didn't start but just curious , what if you "fall of the wagon, do you have to restart ?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  18. When did you start your process? Did your ins co have any requirements ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  19. Anything I shouldn't say at my consultation? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  20. Anyone have 1199 ?? Just started the process , curious to know if anyone could share an experience! I have Aetna as a secondary. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  21. Do you feel hungry at all . My biggest fear is that I will feel starving. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  22. I'm a little confused as to why we see a nutritionist ?? If we could lose the weight on our own we wouldn't need the surgery right ?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  23. That's great , sounds like you did really well . How much have you lost so far Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  24. How fast did you return to work ? I am not telling anyone at my job . Not embarrassed in any way at all . I just don't feel it's anyone's business . My support system is at home . My plan is to NOT request time off of work and just call and say I had appendicitis or something and take off 2 weeks. Would that be enough time ?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
  25. Omg you scared me !! That's awesome congrats !! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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