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thepinkalleycat
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:thumbup: Congrats on the 50 pounds. I had my surgery July 14th 2009. My highest weight was 275 and i'm now at 207. Keep up the good work.
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4 months post op, a weight loss surgery photo album by thepinkalleycat on BariatricPal. 9 photos in Member Photo Gallery.
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I'm not regrettin the weight lost, just thinking it should we going faster. I'm at a stand still and have been for 2 weeks.
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I was banded on July 14th. I have lost only 32 pounds since one week before surgery. I'm scared that I made the wrong choice and should have had gastric bypass. I eat right and excercise. I go for another fill on Sept 9th. Anyone have any suggestions.:blushing:
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:ohmy: Hey everyone! I was banded on July 14th and go for my first fill on August 18th. I feel like my weight loss is going very slow. I would like to hear back from anyone who was banded around the same time. Thanks
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So I posted on this the other day and i've now been to the doctor. He said that the easy mac I ate was stuck and that it would digest in 24 to 48 hours. He said that I was real swollen and irratated and in my esophagus area. He also told me to never eat pasta fixed in the microwave. That was a big no no. So i'm feeling better today and will be back to normal in a couple of days.:thumbup:
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Hey there! I was banded on July 14th. Had a few complication so was in the hospital for a few days! The thought of broth just made me gag for I was living off sugar free popsicles. My dietician said in days 7 and 8 I could start with mashed potatos and mac and cheese as long as in was finely chopped up. Well I have an appointment with my doctor at 10am in the morning because I feel like i have something stuck in my throat. Should have waited to start those foods.:thumbup:
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I have called my insurance company and they pay eighty percent. I would just like to know their approval ratio.
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Guess i'm not sure what cigna insurance I have, I just know that I live in Arkansas and I have it. My BMI is 42. With no real health problems. Lots of diabetes in my family tho so that is a big concern. I have been overweight since the first grade so my weight will be no issue it's having no real medical problems.:smile:
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I am awaiting approval from my insurance company. Does anyone know much about Cigna Health Care Insurance.
