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stevechavez505

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Everything posted by stevechavez505

  1. Update went to my first appointment and everything went well but found out my insurance only covers 80% and I have to pay 20% that would be 5,800 out of pocket ! Right now I can’t pay that ?? but they have a non surgical Bariatric program that has Ozempic pen and Gobee something like that so I made an appointment to see her ! Thanks everyone appreciate all of you ❤️
  2. Thank you babyspoons I’ll ask the Dr that insurance question ??
  3. My first appointment is tomorrow ??I’m excited I’ve made a list of questions to ask the Dr. How long of a process until they give me a date !? Any tips to ask Dr?
  4. How many days am I gonna need to take off work after surgery ? I drive a city vehicle all day long ? Thank you all for all the great info ? can’t wait to change my life .
  5. What do you do to prevent blood clots? Just move around? What happens to your stomach in a by pass !?
  6. Thank all of you for knowledge?? I think it’s a price I’m willing to take I’m pre diabetic I have high blood pressure high cholesterol ect. I have a 6 yr old and a 9 year old Im 53 and want to be around to see them grow ❤️ Im excited for the future but a little scared too .
  7. I’ve been trying to do my home work on WLS and my first appointment is Monday I’m 5-7 like 263 I’m reading a lot of complications post op losing hair, nausea throwing up foam !? I’m questioning if it’s worth it ? I want to be healthy but I don’t want to mess my insides up ? Please advise
  8. What’s the better option? Sleeve vs Bypass?

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