Everything posted by NikkiRT
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When did you start drinking coffee?
Day after surgery Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Nervous, two weeks post op and emerging pain
Hope all is well Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Do you live in an area where you have access to the best healthy foods?
I live in SC right near the NC border. We have a great selection of high end and average stores. In the summer and fall we also have great farmers markets:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Can't move my bowels
I used the "smooth move" tea and it worked within a couple hours! You can buy it anywhere. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Surgery 10/10/2016
I was also sleeved on 10/10/16:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Poop
I have had regular constipation since surgery. I have tried prune juice and that doesn't help. I bought "smooth move" herbal tea today. Hopefully this helps. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Did Aetna Approve you even with weight gain?
what insurance do you have? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Aetna Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Post Sleeve Surgery Change in Taste Buds
I can not tolerate very sweet anymore.. and milk tastes very sour to me now. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Gallstones
I have... once it's been removed you will have instant relief! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Did Aetna Approve you even with weight gain?
My BMI was 40, no other conditions and I was approved Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Insurance
Every insurance is different. Aetna will tell you they have 10 business days to process Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Did Aetna Approve you even with weight gain?
You can call Aetna to confirm if Bariatric surgery is covered under your plan and request the requirements Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Insurance
It took almost 2 weeks for me. I called almost every day and that's how I found out it was approved. They also send a letter and notify the doctor office. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Did Aetna Approve you even with weight gain?
I have Aetna and was never told it would be an issue if there was weight gain during pre-op. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Walking the dogs
Thank you! She is a big baby Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Best decision!
It gets so much easier!! The first couple weeks are rough but after that it's amazing! I wish I didn't wait until I was 44 to get this done. I feel amazing... body and mind! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Best decision!
Sitting at the beach, it's a beautiful day, 70's and not a cloud in the sky! Just sitting here thinking about how great I feel at 4 weeks out. This was absolutely the best decision for me! Loving my life right now! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Walking the dogs
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Walking the dogs
I would not take the chance. Give it a few weeks. My dog was leashed in the backyard when she needed to go out for a couple weeks. Now that I am 4 weeks out I love walking her.
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Taking off from work
I also am taking 6 weeks short term disability and loving it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Short Term Disability
Yes I am. I will be out for 6 weeks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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It's that time
Best wishes! You look great! I was a mess on my surgery day! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Muscle milk!
If you can stomach muscle milk more power to you! I do not like the taste and texture Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Surgery in 2 hours!
Prayers sent Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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In the OR! SUPER NERVIOUS
Prayers sent Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App