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Anyone Used Dr. W. Steeley in Clarksville, TN
danaclark2 replied to danaclark2's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
PJ-- Oh--I used to live in Crofton--when I was in high school. I actually live in Clarksville now--about one mile from the hospital where Dr. Steely's office is. I have BC/BS of TN (PPO)--my husband is also a state employee (of TN, however). Do you know if insurance will cover the "fills"? Good luck with getting a surgery date. I hope it's soon for you. Let me know what you find out. -
Hello, saw your above note. BC/BS that covers the Auto plant here in Kansas City HAS started covering lapband here. Unless your particular policy has an exclusion I would start the fight.
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What the heck?!?! Why do people say the things that they do?
gingerjane replied to gingerjane's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you thank you thank you SO SO SO SO much everyone for your responses! It really does validate sort of what I thought about her. It must be some sort of issue she has. She used to talk to me every morning but here lately - nothing. Her husband actually just came in so that they could work out together during lunch. Both of them just left in their workout clothes. I think it's one of those things where she must be insecure with her husband, in her marriage, etc. And I think because I live my life however, and made this decision, she is annoyed. Who knows? I will say, I haven't told my husband's parents about the band at all because they are VERY judgmental when it comes to weight. His sister is the worst. She was always TINY - we're talking a size 2 in high school and the past few years have sort of altered her body style. She's not as tiny but she's still petite. But, she was definitely one that would make comments to me all the time. As far as I'm concerned, they don't need to know. His dad has made his fair share of rude comments, so I'm sure that more would come and they would definitely be the food police. I told them that I'm having hernia surgery. I wouldn't have said anything but our daughters stay the night with them every Monday because his mom keeps my kids on Tuesdays since my husband and I both work. They live nearby (as does all of my family) so I had to have some sort of excuse. Plus, yesterday we had my youngest daughter's 4th birthday party and they had pizza, fried chicken, cake, ice cream, etc. I had NONE of it. I stayed on my low-carb pre-op diet and had turkey and grilled chicken breast. I guess I'm just fed up with society's opinion of overweight people. :smile2: I have dealt with it so much that now I'm fed up. I did ask the co-worker "What makes you say that" so I know that she knows I was not pleased with her "suggestion" or whatever you want to call it. Her excuse was "You'll be miserable". Actually, I don't think (I hope I won't) be. Once again - thank you SO much! I swear, I LOVE this board!!!! :thumbup: -
I call "drinking 64 oz water" BS
ProudGrammy replied to Damaris67's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I call "drinking 64 oz water" BS Damaris67 45 lbs down thats terrific you must be feeling so much healthier "we" are here to give support, guidance, good advice but we can't tell you what to do good luck with drinking as much or as little as you chose NEWBIE ALERT, NEWBIE ALERT please follow the "wise" advice most/all/everyone here is stating about the importance of Water not to mention the "orders" from your surgeon/NUT drink, drink, drink and then drink some more!!!! Damaris67 good luck with the rest of your journey through life - today, tomorrow and always raising a glass of water to your health good luck kathy -
@@Kindle I wonder who you are that you believe you have the right to call someone else's decision BS? I'm only telling a select few people about the surgery...so what? Who are you to pass judgement on that fact? I'm honest with myself. I know what I'm doing. I don't lie to people. If I say I'm following a medically supervised weight loss program, how is that a lie? I feel no shame in what I'm doing. I am proud of myself for making this decision and following through with it. Each person's situation is different. You don't know the repercussions each person on this forum will face if they tell everyone about their WLS. To make a blanket generalization that everyone who does not reveal their private health information is out of line. Who are you to judge?
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Yes I said it. Shoot me. I don't drink all that Water. I drink fluids when I remember. When I'm thristy. Just like before vsg. Guess what? I'm doing amazing. I've lost 45 lbs since May 23. I eat solids, 60 to 80 gr Protein per day. Vitamins and supplements galore. Have anyone read about water poisoning? Google it. I've seen people getting sick from it. I will drink when I'm thristy. My body has its own alarm system. I won't push water down just because that is the general consensus. There, I said it.
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I have not received any bills and I'm 8 weeks post op today! My insurance is BC/BS.
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When you can't even be honest with yourself
playlikeworldchamps replied to Kindle's topic in Rants & Raves
The OP made a lot of assumptions about others motivations that I did find offensive. I don't criticize or judge anyones choice on if, when, or how to share their medical procedures and I would appreciate the same. I kept it private at first. I did not need uneducated feedback or to hear about somebody's cousins uncle best friends brother who either died or gained it all back. I also don't want to think I should have to be a poster child for weight loss surgery. I have no obligation to the world on making WLS go mainstream. Did I miss this section in the medical forms? Don't remember seeing that next to all the other things I signed off on. Believe it or not some people don't discuss all their medical issues with others whether strangers, family or friends. I don't tell them about my hemorrhoids, varicose veins, heart arrhythmia or breast cancer treatment either. Because it's PRIVATE. And that's not BS. -
~.~Accountability~.~ for those of us really struggling
Road Queen replied to Firecallie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Jenny, I split mine up. During the week I try and do 20 minutes before work, and 20 minutes during the day, and 20 a night. Yesterday, I didn't want to exercise and was trying to get house stuff done - so I did 6 sessions of 10 minutes each. Although you don't get the cardio benefits, you are still burning calories and you are still getting exercise. Feb 3 goals 1. Walk 30 minutes - did 60 minutes 2. Follow bandster eating rules - yes 3. Fed ex mail reimbursement - no 4. Start cleaning bedroom closet - no no goals for Feb 4. but I did 60 minutes of walking Feb 5 goals 1. 60 minutes of walking 2. No eating after 7 3. Finish cleaning kitchen island and shelves 4. Journal instead of stress!! -
Where are all the Michigan people at??
Blund replied to Cinnaberry's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi All. I don't have approval yet. After the shrink evaluation, they'll send everything in to BC. From what I've read here about the shrink appointments and questionnaire, I'm looking forward to a good laugh! Then I get to wait... But the coordinator said everything looked favorable for ins. approval. And yes, I've learned a ton of information from this site. I've found forums in general, the most helpful in other areas of interest as well. -
Summer 2018 Surgery Buddies: POST-OP Discussion
AEdoesRnY replied to Ylime's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’m trying to get up the courage to wear this dress to work tomorrow. It’s definitely not my usual style bc usually I hide in basics, but I bought this from Amazon for like $19 and I really like it but feel self-conscious and unsure... Edited to add a pic from 1 week post op for comparison...though the clothing and stance is really not apples to apples! Yea or nay? -
October is going to be a crazy month for me- Got my date!
RebecaSparkles replied to RebecaSparkles's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
So had my meeting with the Nut, b/c I did so well on my mandatory 6 month "diet" I only have to do 7 day pre op liquid diet. I was thinking maybe I.'d do a little longer so as to kick start my loss... Or maybe not... I just got back from Chicago where I had food funeral extravaganza. pizza at Pequods, pie at Joe's seafood & steaks, donuts at Glazed & Infused & ice cream at oberweis, ribs at Smoque, cupcakes at More. Needless to say I gained 4#, but still according to my weigh-ins didn't gain. Good spacing of appointments on my part. Now waiting & counting down. Feeling like anti-climatic. Like I don't want to get worked up about it because its not real. Little annoyed bc my surgeon thinks I'll only get down to 140# & I recall 140 & remember feeling just as gross & fat as I feel now but w/much smaller boobs. I'm doing this so in the future I can have babies safely but theres like a 75% chance that wont happen for me so I guess I also am doing this to be hott for myself. Like I've always been fat, I want to be hot damn it. -
Calling All MARCH '09 Bandsters - We need a name!
LifeStartsNow replied to gabi311b's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey Kim87 - *hey I graduated in 1987! LOL * Anyway - I'm 13 days post op and I felt exactly the same as you. I had some regret there thinking - will it stay this way? - but on day 7 felt so so so much better! I'm better everyday - can bend over just fine and sleep so much better in this last week. I'm really struggling staying on a full liquid diet - my Dr said 3 weeks liquid diet after which mean I'd be on full liquids until 3/31. I'm still trying but have eaten some mashed potatos, refried beans - that sort of thing bc I really felt like I needed it and wanted to listen to my body. I also am eating yogurt to help me feel full. I need to do more water and protien drinks - I feel like if I did that - maybe I'd feel fuller longer. I'm consuming approx 900 calories now - but I've not lost any weight in the last week. I'm hoping its b/c of all he sodium I'm consuming eating so much soup. I want to get to 1000-1200 calories and more protien as I've read so many times that people began losing once they upped the protien. What are you eating currently? you're in the mushy food stage right? What is working for you and are you doing any exercise yet? I'm starting treadmill today and going back to personal trainer next week with weights. -
What's new for 2009 when it comes to pre-certification is for outpatient bariatric surgery: This applies to both Standard and Basic Option you can find out more by going to the website www.fepblue.org and downloading the 2009 brochure. You must now obtain prior approval for outpatient surgery for morbid obesity, outpatient surgical correction of congenital anomalies, and outpatient surgery needed to correct accidental injuries (see Definitions) to jaws, cheeks, lips, tongue, roof and floor of mouth. Previously, these types of services did not require prior approval. Like it's been mentioned here I would call BCBS Fed at the number on the back of your father's card for further clarification.
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So my surgery was postponed to June 13th bc my scope showed a small ulcer. I'm still staying to cheer you all on and see how everyone is doing.
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Bikrchk, I'm with you. The fact everyone knows about my surgery is a big factor in holding myself accountable. Now that I'm in maintenance I know I won't fail because I want to be a good example. And thank you everyone else for your posts. You make very good points. I used to work for a big corporation, so I know about office politics and dealing with "suits". That BS is a big reason why I went back to school for a complete career change in my 30's. And it's a real shame that so many people have friends and family that are unsupportive. I guess it just upsets me that WLS is still such a taboo subject in today's society. Losing weight and being healthy are an aspiration for Americans but the fact that there is a "right" way (excersise, eating healthy) and a "wrong" way (WLS) is just crazy. The choice to tell or not tell is just that and everyone has to do what is best for them. I just think that the only way to help break down the stigma of surgery is for people to hear about our successes rather than repeat the stories about a "friend of a friend that died". And people's reactions may surprise you...hearing the truth could help someone else struggling with their weight. Really, if we can't be supporters of WLS, who will be?
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I saw that documentary. Theres another one about the Paleo Diet. That Paleo Diet is amazing. I loved it. Lots of cooking and lots of meat eating. Grass Fed meats. Great way to lose weight
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well, if you ever come across a FASHION BUG stop and shop! its my all time FAVORITE place to shop. they carry both regular and plus clothing but have EQUAL amounts of BOTH! and the prices, well, you just cannot beat them! oh, i have an nsv to share w/ya'll...i know its not the right thread...but, today, while shopping @ the fashion bug, i bought new panties! and i got to buy a size 9 instead of a size 10! i have been in size 10 panties for as long as i can remember and well, i was just excited bc all my panties have been baggy on me for the past month but i kept putting off buying any bc i didn't want the 9's to be too tight....but i finally broke down and said, no more saggy undies! it is time! had to share! xoxo, christie
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georgia girl, you are going to surpass that goal girl! you're doing so great at it! look at your over all loss of 62lbs! thats amazing!!! i remember thinking if i could just get to the 230's i'd be happy....i started out at 264.4.....and now i'm at 224.0 and i can't wait to see the number 200 on the scales!! and then i'll bust my behind to see the 199 show up...ahhh, dreaming about ONE-derland! still seems so far off. i hope i'm at 200 by this june, before our family reunion! they haven't seen me in 2yrs and none of them are aware that i've had the surgery. i'm thinking that i may tell them - when they ask how i lost the weight - by eating less and exercising more. which in part is truth....but, i know me, ill probably go on to be the natural born lapband sales woman i am! lol. dr. spivak should hire me in to talk to potential clients! i could sooo tell them what its like just at a 40lb weight loss and the achievement and success you feel. and just overall healthier and lighter step. i was at church tonight decorating and we had to climb a ladder to hang stuff from the ceiling and a few of the girls were like, "make christie do it, it has a 250 weight limit on it!". it took me a minute to realize thats another NSV! i'm under the weight limit for a rickity old wooden church ladder! lol. and no, i didn't climb it....i still felt like someone smaller should do it, but mostly bc i hate ladders! but the fact is, I COULD have done it! thats a great feeeling! xoxo, Christie keep posting updates and for everyone else in on the "sweetheart goal" please feel free to step in on our lil chats. just our way of staying sane through the huddles and struggles of weight loss. and its been a great tool to get to know each other better as well! XOXO, christie
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Can i take metformin????
Lollicatt replied to Lollicatt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Jenn - did you discuss the size of the pills with thrm or are you taking the non extended release ones? I'm tempted to just try these bc my pharmacist looked up Riomet, which is a liquid form, and its unavailable from the manufacturers. I really need these meds just not sure my band will react well. -
Diabetes and the Sleeve
ShrinkingPeach replied to GossipGirlxoxo's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
With pre-op dieting I lost a bit of weight before surgery and I was off my Victoza and down to one 10mg pill of Glipizide. The day of surgery I was told to stop all BS meds. My BS has not been above 123 since. the lowest it has been is 89. I will contonue to check it as I lose to see how it is affected but I am off those pills. I was sleeved on May 15, 2015 -
Need to drop 30lbs for surgeon
mrsob1 replied to mrsob1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you so much. I'm so tormented by this weight. I think once I finally got the courage to ask for help and decided to have WLS I realized how fed up I really am and how it really is effecting so many aspects of my life and the lives of those around me. -
Summer 2018 Surgery Buddies: POST-OP Discussion
Kris77 replied to Ylime's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh I see. Well with the weight loss hopefully it becomes more of a fun thing as oppose to anxiety inducing. I get that too. I never liked shopping before bc I’d see myself in the mirror and also had to see the sizes I had to put on. Now I have to say it’s more fun. Hope you’re able to find some cute stuff!! I just bought a few things here and there as I lost weight bc I knew I was still losing. I have 22 pounds until I hit my goal weight. -
I have my 1-week post-op appointment tomorrow afternoon. I'm not really sure what it's for. I'm guessing they'll grab the nearest doctor, s/he will take a gander at my belly, ask me if I feel awful, and then send me home. Reeeaaaall productive. I'll probably spend more time in the waiting room than with a doctor. Don't mind me. I'm mopey because I'm going back to work tomorrow, and I don't want to! Nobody except my boss knows I had surgery so I'm sure I'll be doing a lot of BS-ing tomorrow. And then I have to explain why all of a sudden I'm drinking these Protein drinks and eating broth. I don't want to lie but I don't want to tell the truth either. Plus I still have the odd knife-in-the-belly twinge and those are hard to play off. Not looking forward to it. Pity Party, please come to the hostess stand. Your table is ready.
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Any October Bandsters!??!?!
Toosywoots replied to SoCalCass's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
After I posted I received a call from the service I hired to help me jump through all the insurance loops. I asked her about dropping below the 50 BMI problem. She said that the BC/BS insurance has the weight I was at pre-protein diet and not to be worried. So now I am happy that I have lost so much already. My clothes from last winter that I pulled out for our cool weather are loose!!!
