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Everything posted by sil
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does anyone know if nc medicaid pays for the lap-band
hi yes medicaid paids for everything,it, depend on your insurance, mine is bluecare family plan.some people have to pay a co-pay of maybe $10-20 dollars.
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Sharing that you're having surgery
hi haven,t told anyone but my fiancee, my daughter an son don,t want anyone to really know, some things you wanna keep to yourself, for your own peace of mine.
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Banded today and doing good so far!
good luck mr jimmyjames on your journey hope you feel much better.
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Confession: Pre-Fill Binge
hi nance not banded yet hang in there you confessed. we forgive you. sil
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Where is everyone from????
i,m from waterbury ct.
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phewww where to start
my name is sil my bmi is 59, haven,t been band yet have to do 6months dietian classes for insurance. have 3more to go so glad i join this forum. i go on everyday. to read an search for information so far it,s been great i,m learning so much. wish all of us the best.
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Hello Forties!!
hang in their forties i haven,t been band yet wish you the best recovery.god bless sil.
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For the LADIES!
i like powder room seems nice haven,t been band yet.
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How much longer do you have?
hi my name is sil i am 2 months into the 6 months dietian classes it seems like a long way to go but i know it will be here soon. i think i will be band around oct, nov at yale newhaven. so i have to take the bus from wtby to newhaven , at first i got the jitters because it,s all new to me but once you get the hang of itpiece of cake i think it,s a half hour bus ride. i hope my first app count because i did weight in at consultation.
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Scared to start new relationship
hi my name is sil congradulations on your weight loss you will be fine just take your time. i know it,s new an exciting. good luck.:smile:
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Tomorrow is the day!
holy moly it,s your day you will be okay. still waiting got till oct,nov haven,t got a date yet. it,s around that time frame. wishing you all the best. bless your little one,s you got your date.sil
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Introductions.
hi jasmine my name is sil my bmi is 59 i,m trying to get it lowed this will be my third weight in but i had all my tests done at my pcp dr i was wondering do i have to do them over. maybe my surgery will be in oct or nov i haven,t even talk to dr yet good luck on our journey.
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6 month countdown, anyone else?
hi i am also on 6 months supervise classes this is my 3rd app, do the first consultation count because i did a weight in. it does fly by quickly good luck everyone.
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Social Group created for 6 month supervised dieters.
hi my name is sil i,ve already respond to join i,m on 6 months diet classes. my first con,april30th, 2nd app,may 15th, my next is june 20th i was wondering do the first consultation count because she did weight me in just curious glad to be aboard
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Post op Day 2
you go girl i haven,t been band yet i have 4months of dietian classes to do wish you the very best.sil
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Almost Done
good luck on your journey i have 4months to go sil
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Medicare and supervised diet
I am on anthem bluecare family plan, medicare they require 6months supervise dietian an this is my 3 visit i was shock too that they pay for everything so far it depends on your state you are residing some insurance don,t do 6months some just do a month i,ve heard others have it done in weeks depend on coverage.
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I Did It
hope you feel better bella40, wish you a speedy recovery, smile
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Ok I received the confirmation call today.....
good luck wish you the best an restfull recovery.
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Doctors in CT?
HI THERE DR ROBERT BELL AT YALE NEWHAVEN HOSPITAL MY PCP RECOMENDED HIM TO ME SHE JUST SENT MY MEDICAL RECORDS OVER WITH NO PROBLEM THEN I GOT A CALL.HE.S ON THE INTERNET GREAT DOC.
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Telling the kids
i think it depends on the child mine is 17. she will be 18 this july i told her she,s with me 100% she also went with me to my app this past week she also wants to go to the hospital when it,s time we get along good together she is a great young ladyto have on my side
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New Here
hi terri you are good to go my name is sil i have to do 6 months dietian classes yours were quick good luck mine is for insurance purposes they want it documented this is my 3rd visit i have a while to go but it will be here before i know it i don,t have a date yet
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Most looking forward to...
l know what you mean bigpapa2 i do it all the time when i go out with my man. i know people be wondering what is he doing with that big woman. but i suck it up an pay no attention cause i know my baby loves me i wanna be able to sit at a table when we go out not a booth i just wanna be able to do things i haven,t did in a while. wanna be 44 an fabulous
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What were your insurance company requirements for approval?
hi my insurance is bluecare family plan of ct. the insurance require 6 months nut classes tomorrow is my second app, my surgery is to be at yale newhaven hospital by dr. robert bell ihear he,s great my pcp recomended him.
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What the hell...I'll post some pics
YOU LOOK FABULIOUS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK .