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denalichic

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    Hi! I've been banded for two months. I've lost 33 pounds, and am thrilled with my results so far. However, the last two weeks I have been stuck in a rut. My weight loss has stalled and so has my enthusiasm. I just need a little encouragement that I can still do this and that I will hopefully get some restriction, even if it takes a few more fills...

    Thanks!

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    So, I was banded on December 8th and as of last week was down 24 pounds (from the day I started my pre-op diet the day after Thanksgiving). Since I saw my surgeon on the 23rd, I have gained back three pounds from my lowest (on my home scale) weight. I am very confused - I am on solid food now, and my first fill is scheduled for the 17th of this month. I am tracking calories and average around 1200 calories per day. I have also been cleared to exercise and am going to the gym 3 times a week. Why has my weight loss stalled already and what can I do to fix this? Help!!

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    Angela -

    I am so glad to see someone else her who has a large amount of weight to lose - I need to lose just over 200 pounds! I have had a few people tell me that band won't help with that much to lose, but I am not interested in cutting up my insides and dealing with mal-nutrition issues for the rest of my life. I'm almost 10 years older than you, but I can relate to having family pressure to lose weight and needing to reach a point where I am doing the for myself and not to please someone else.

    I've found a great surgeon with a wonderful and supportive staff. Now, I'm waiting for final insurance approval so I can set a surgery date - I'm hoping for mid-November...

    Kathy

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    Hi everyone!

    I just had all my paperwork submitted by Carewise to BCBSIL. They've told me to expect my approval letter in a week or two. I'm very excited because as soon as I have the letter, I can schedule my surgery. I'm so excited! I'm glad there are people here who know what I'm going through...

    Thanks!

    Kathy

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    Hi Folks!

    I'm new to the forum. I just finished doing my pre-approval process with Carewise for BC/BS of Illinois. I was told today by Carewise that their medical director had determined that I met all of the criteria for surgery and they were sending my file to BC/BS IL today. DOes anyone know how long it usually takes to get an answer after going through the Carewise process first? I've been told by Carewise that I should have my approval letter in 1-2 weeks. Has anyone been denied at this point, and how long does it really take?

    Just and FYI - I've done the physician supervised diet, had all my consults, psych eval, etc. I had to do all of that to get the approval from Carewise, before it is submitted to BCBSIL.

    Thanks!

    Kathy

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