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Medicare will approve Lap-Band Surgery! Approved facilities List
patsyo61 replied to someonelsehasit's topic in Insurance & Financing
Hi Joan, I don't know a thing about medicare requiring a special preop diet, I think its up to your physican, and mine requires one. She wanted me to loose as much weight as possible to help my liver. I have found thru the blogs that alot of pre diets vary, from none, to low fat, etc etc!! Thats all I know--So good luck to you--Patsy:thumbup: -
Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor surgery June 23rd!!!
patsyo61 posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi, Love the idea of having a mentor to help me along and have questions answered. I am excited, a little nervous, wondering how much weight I will loose, if its very painful, just things like that. Doctor appt tomorrow to meet the surgeon. I am on the preop diet now, it consists of skim milk--very hard to stick to, but I sure am trying. Thanks! Patsy p.s. How do you transfer the weight tape from ticker tape.com? I have tried and just cannot get it to come here. Thanks again -
Let's pick a name June 2009!!
patsyo61 replied to spud.mama's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Sorry I didn't get into the vote sooner, but I like the name that was picked!! My surgery is June 23rd, and I am working on the skim milk diet that I started on June 2nd. I screwed it up today at a memorial service dinner for a friend of ours -and then I wonder why I am so overweight--really ticked myself off, but back on the milk! Food sure has controlled my life and emotions. I have lost almost 15 pounds since May when I got the date set, so I am trying. Take care friends, Patsy -
I am so glad you have decided to go ahead and have surgery!! YOU GO GIRL!! I am trying so hard to stay on the skim milk diet, but ohhhhh its hard. Go to the surgeon Monday the 8th, and excited about that, its getting closer! Keep me posted and take care--Patsy
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Medicare will approve Lap-Band Surgery! Approved facilities List
patsyo61 replied to someonelsehasit's topic in Insurance & Financing
Hi, Medicare insurance is not avaiable until you are 65 or if you are on social security for disability. From what I have been told, alot of private insurance companies are covering lap band and bypass if you have a medical condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high BMI--if you have insurance where you work, ask for a list of what they cover. I know when I worked, we had a wonderful booklet of all the things that were covered. Good luck!! Patsy:thumbup: -
hi, i haven't been on here as much either, but i have decided i am def. getting surgery!!!! can't wait, i have a seminar tonight and my consult on the 4th!!! yay!!! i can't wait to be skinny!!! how have u been? 23 days until surgery, that is so exciting!!
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Hi, Haven't been online for a bit here, just wanted to see how you are doing! I am getting excited now, 23 days until my surgery. Have you made any decisions yet? Take care! Patsy
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Hey patsy!!! I just wanted to let you know there is a poll going on to vote for a June Group name! Here's the link if you wanna vote! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f18164/lets-pick-name-june-2009-a-94455/
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My band date is June 23! I am so excited, I start the milk diet on June 2nd and am scared of that--it will be difficult, but with support I know I can do it! Was having problems choosing lap band or gastric bypass, but think this is the best choice for me!
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Medicare will approve Lap-Band Surgery! Approved facilities List
patsyo61 replied to someonelsehasit's topic in Insurance & Financing
Hi, I am going to have my lapband done in Vancouver, WA at SWMedical center. It is approved with medicare and my insurance provider as well. I have had the preliminary meetings with the doctor, the dietician, the psychologist and the physical therapist, so now all I have to do is have the sleep apnea test and then meet the surgeon. I have been very impressed with the people I have met. So maybe vancouver is not to far for you! Best wishes to you! patsyo
