Gardenlady1234
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BCBS insurance of MN/DS
Gardenlady1234 replied to MNgirl1234's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
I have BCBS of MN and had no trouble getting authorized exactly following their requirements. My experience is they would not make you jump through the hoops and then deny you. Stay the course! 140# lost in 15 months, maintaining at goal. Best wishes! -
Duodenal switch .Kind of scared.
Gardenlady1234 replied to Linram1960's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
Not at all! 120# down and got my life back! -
Peggy D, You stated that you have elevated liver function tests. I do too! Only 3.5 months out from surgery, they were fine pre-op. Did you say it could be from all the extra Iron we take? I had to have ferritin x 2 IV right before surgery as well as my iron stores were low. How long have your LFT's been up? Anything you need to do besides take the Vit E? How often do you have your labs checked? Thanks!
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SIPS / SADI-S LOOP DS SUPPORT
Gardenlady1234 replied to jlofabulous's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
I'm scheduled for the loop DS (SIPS) October 24th. I'll be reading your posts for info and support! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Awful smelling stool and gas
Gardenlady1234 replied to Pamela Raab Campbell's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
Have you tried Devrom? My surgeon recommends this natural "internal deodorant" that comes in regular or chewable tablets. I am pre-op, but others in my support group say they are a miracle. Available on Amazon and probably some drug stores. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
How are you doing? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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October 25thh is the day!
Gardenlady1234 replied to Andreaj2003's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
Mine is October 24th! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
SIPS / SADI-S LOOP DS SUPPORT
Gardenlady1234 replied to jlofabulous's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
That's so good to hear! I'm trying to do research on this surgery and, of course, there's always the mixed reviews on the internet. I am also seeing Dr. Smith and I really like him and his team. Seeing Leah for a RD consult next week. How have your results been? -
SIPS / SADI-S LOOP DS SUPPORT
Gardenlady1234 replied to jlofabulous's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
Great Results! I'm awaiting insurance approval for this procedure. Where did you have your surgery done? I'm also from MN.
