AlwaysCruising

That was quite a drive for you!

Usually insurance still levies requirements unless in some extremely rare case where it’s done on an emergency basis. But I really am taking about on the surgeon’s requirements 🙂. Do you remember if it specifically said EKG or it just said cardiac clearance? The paper I have says Medical or cardiac clearance but the info itself doesn’t specify particular requirement (as to certain test) on that (since there are many cardiac tests that can be done of different complexities). Do you mind sharing with me how old you were at the time? Thanks!
(PS thank God I stopped smoking more than a decade back - I have two insurance policies but their requirements aren’t bad at all and I already had a sleep apnea and scope set up for my own knowledge so at least not a huge and horrible list)

P.S. I had to dictate the post above quickly and it clearly failed me 😂🤣 I apologize for it being butchered in terms of spelling, grammar, and black holes - sometimes I think my iPad is plotting against me! 😭

Not really. That is the truth. Moisture is always good advice but nothing will stop your skin from sagging. Who would be a lot better I think if people could just except that is what it’s going to be and either resign themselves to it or understand they will need surgery. I lost 100 lb by eating super healthy and working out a LOT and I did it slowly (as that is the only way it comes off after 50 when you have PCOS and thyroiditis!) - and I had skin of my stomach, arms and upper thighs that was bad and it was very crepe-like most everywhere else. I decided to do my stomach (11 lbs of skin) and my arms O6 lbs) and as for my thighs I don’t wear pants that show it if at all possible.

this is a before and after of my arms - the plastic surgeon said “well you got all the fat out of there!’ 😂

Not really. That is the truth. Moisture is always good advice but nothing will stop your skin from sagging. Who would be a lot better I think if people could just except that is what it’s going to be and either resign themselves to it or understand they will need surgery. I lost 100 lb by eating super healthy and working out a LOT and I did it slowly (as that is the only way it comes off after 50 when you have PCOS and thyroiditis!) - and I had skin of my stomach, arms and upper thighs that was bad and it was very crepe-like most everywhere else. I decided to do my stomach (11 lbs of skin) and my arms O6 lbs) and as for my thighs I don’t wear pants that show it if at all possible.

this is a before and after of my arms - the plastic surgeon said “well you got all the fat out of there!’ 😂

Actually, I do have that gene, also! Do you hate liver, also? I've always said there was something in liver that some people could taste and others couldn't. Those that taste it HAAAATE it. Those that can't. love it. No one is ambivalent about liver. Anyway, why would anyone want to eat something whose primary purpose is to filter all the toxins out that animal was exposed to?!?

I always hated Water too. But I was early in on DNA testing (15+ years ago) and have run it through several scientific data bases. I was not surprised to find out I am what they sometimes call a “super taster” - someone who has a gene that results in tasting bitter tastes far more strongly than others. I would bet you have the same gene.

So alcohol? Bleck! Black coffee? Not happening. And I never liked water, it has a slight bitterness. Explained a lot I thought since what covers bitter coffee taste? Sugar and cream and lots of it. I cannot drink water plain so I was delighted she the water enhances (SF) came out. They make all the difference for me!

Strangely I like liver. But unless I make it I wouldn’t have it and well... that isn’t happening! But beer or wine? 🤢🤮🥴 no worries on me being a drunk for sure. I was just relieved to know I was not simply a freak for not looking Water (Splenda changed things in such a good way for me, Equal also, saccharin is horribly bitter and I cannot have it in any food/drink). Remember Tab and Fresca? I would have died of thirst before drinking either one. At least we are freaks together if we are freaks 😂🤗👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼

I always hated Water too. But I was early in on DNA testing (15+ years ago) and have run it through several scientific data bases. I was not surprised to find out I am what they sometimes call a “super taster” - someone who has a gene that results in tasting bitter tastes far more strongly than others. I would bet you have the same gene.

So alcohol? Bleck! Black coffee? Not happening. And I never liked water, it has a slight bitterness. Explained a lot I thought since what covers bitter coffee taste? Sugar and cream and lots of it. I cannot drink water plain so I was delighted she the water enhances (SF) came out. They make all the difference for me!

I had a long length robe and underwear underneath. It was more than enough. My shoes, slides, were slip resistant so that I could avoid any tripping accidents

Not really. That is the truth. Moisture is always good advice but nothing will stop your skin from sagging. Who would be a lot better I think if people could just except that is what it’s going to be and either resign themselves to it or understand they will need surgery. I lost 100 lb by eating super healthy and working out a LOT and I did it slowly (as that is the only way it comes off after 50 when you have PCOS and thyroiditis!) - and I had skin of my stomach, arms and upper thighs that was bad and it was very crepe-like most everywhere else. I decided to do my stomach (11 lbs of skin) and my arms O6 lbs) and as for my thighs I don’t wear pants that show it if at all possible.

this is a before and after of my arms - the plastic surgeon said “well you got all the fat out of there!’ 😂

Hi!! Could you tell me what the requirements were that the surgeon asked for (vs. the insurance company)?

Honestly I am very happy that my BMI is 35 and not 40, it’s less distance that I need to go. If it weren’t legit, insurance wouldn’t approve it so maybe that is one way to look at it!

I drink sparkling Water all the time, since about 2-3 months out. No probs for me.

Bcbs denied me too. I have high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, deteriorated discs in my spine and a bmi if 40. They said it wasn't * medically neccesary* as well for me. I never won my appeal and I did self pay. I wish you the best.

I was going to say care credit too. I actually used it for when my cat needed radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroid. Of course it’s for people too. I had bad credit and it was the only thing I could do to be able to pay for it. I did get no interest for one year. And yes I had bad credit at the time.

Sent the sleeve. It was a typo LOL. I'm getting the gastric sleeve the second week of June and I don't know how to at my post. Please be kind.