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Attention Aetna And Federal Blue Cross Sleevers....
DanaInNewOrleans replied to DanaInNewOrleans's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, Thanks for getting back to me. Which doc refused--- surgeon or primary? Did you call Federal Blue Cross and they told you that or did the office call? I called Fed BC today and the woman was clueless. All she did was send me the official policy criteria, which I already had. I explained that I needed to know if there are any exceptions to the 3 month pre-op diet. She she did not know and did not know who would know. Thanks! Dana -
6 mo visits- should I stay on phentermine?
GigiLane replied to GigiLane's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
@@teedsg does your surgeon know about the phentermine? I told them I used it in the past. I just started again after my visit bc of my upcoming trip. I was at 270 in July. I am now at 256. I'd like to get down to 215-230 to feel more comfortable, confident and to show as much effort. Definitely trying not to gain weight and really control my appetite with the phentermine. Could you elaborate a bit on the nutritional labels? In other words, does it mean to keep carbs under 10g? Just want to be sure I follow. Very awesome that we are on a similar expected surgery date really hoping these 6 months go by fast. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Going to mexico!! The crazy thing is, I have never even considered going for surgery. But something in me changed. I think mostly i am just fed up. I was paying cash for my surgery where i live. Not only is it 3 times the cost of going to Mexico, But I also paid 2k out of pocket for testing. Then when I had a date, i was so excited and then got a call that I needed to be rescheduled for a month later. I had worked my butt off to jump through every hoop (not insurance company hoops) I was heart broken. So, after reading through hundreds of posts on here, my husband and i sat down and made a decision.....Mexico! I got in touch with Dr.Kelly yesterday and by the end of the day I had a surgery date, flights, everything! I feel so at peace with my decision. So now I have questions.......What is the area like? Did people go with you? Did you like the hospital/hotel? Did you feel safe?
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I need a BIG hug today! Cabin Fever, Starvation, 5 kiddos w/ cabin fever who ARENT starving because I have fed them food I cant eat...and Im freezing on top of it all! Thanks for the hug...you are awesome...and Im getting to be a big crybaby/mushee butt these days!
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Updated: Insurance requirements with questions
Blund replied to mschaffer66's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
All BC's are seperate with their own criteria. I have BC of California (but live in Michigan) and just got approved (in 5 days!) My policy didn't actually state requiring the 6 moth diet, but I had my old WW card from a year ago with a 9 month history which was sent in. I also typed up a history of my last 25 years' struggle with weight loss, and a letter as to why I want the surgery. I assume all of that went in to BC, but I don't know for sure. Maybe you could produce a written journal of some kind? Or a weigh-in history with WW or somewhere else if you tried that? It sounds like your policy requires a 'pre-service review" like mine. There is a seperate phone number (at least for me) to call them. They have been very nice to me so far. I wouldn't rely on the surgeon's office, you should check this out for yourself. Then you can ask questions about co-payments, etc. Good Luck. -
My docs office submitted almost 2 weeks ago and today Cigna said they didn't have all the info they needed and was going to deny when everything they said was missing WAS submitted. The nurse is resubmitting today what was missing and hoping for approval. Just BS that they say stuff is missing when it's their in front of them to hold up the process. Very frustrated. Wanted to hear accepted this week since I did all I was suppose to and all was submitted. UGGGH! No guarantees I understand even if you meet all the qualifications. Just have to pray and be patient something I am not very good at. Sue
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How did the transition to maintenance look for you?
qtdoll replied to Lisa XO's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Great question bc I've been wondering about this too! These answers so far have been helpful -
November 2015 Sleevers?
kris421 replied to goddess977's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sleeved on 11/23! Weight day of surgery 363. Weight today 315. Mostly normal foods by now. Struggling with getting enough Water (bc I let myself have coffee again). I feel like I'm not losing anymore. Anyone in or want to start a November sleepers fb group? Edit: I read further and saw the group. I am much more active on fb than I am on here. Anyone mind if I join? -
Yay!!! I got my surgery date... Now what's next???
Shelli_d replied to HeavyDutyQ-tee's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
reading your post gives me hope that it wont take so long...i also have anthem bc/bs and i go to my first seminar on tuesday..im excited..and this site is soo informative..i love it -
Question For The Mommies
I_did_it! replied to JenniJune's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I also fed my family the same stuff that I was feeding them before. I agree that this was my choice and they shouldn't suffer because of it. I will admit that cooking during the pre-op diet was very hard for me, but post-op it's not such a big deal...I don't even really want the food! Good luck JenniJune! -
Question For The Mommies
rodswife replied to JenniJune's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just but the bullet and fed them what normally feed them. It was my decision to get sleeved so I didn't feel right making them suffer. -
YSARDPMV--your surgeon's and registered dietitian's plan may vary (j/k) I do like having "surgeon" in there, though, bc too many people want to DIY their plans based on what someone else's surgeon may have said or done or whether someone else was eating popcorn 2 hours after surgery (lol)...etc.
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Before I had surgery ( 3 months ago ) My period was super irregular and when I did get it, it was light but I had blood clots. I still have big BC. Now it's REALLY heavy, and I woke up this morning and there was blood everywhere. I've never experienced this. And I'm sick, so when I sneeze and cough it comes out even more. I am very terrified, and I don't want to leave my house... I am in college and I am super embarrassed. Now that I am losing weight, I've noticed it becoming frequent and heavier. What do you recommend? Any advice? -Ariannuhh❤️
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Revenge Fantasies?
Kasey Parker replied to Disabledaccount's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was never picked on either, but well liked but bc I was nice. I was to look completely different at my HS reunion in 2 years. -
Revenge Fantasies?
Kasey Parker replied to Disabledaccount's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was never picked on either, but well liked but bc I was nice. I was to look completely different at my HS reunion in 2 years. -
In California they will do 8 hours n a surgery center under general anesthesia and I don't think it is a law bc in my recent consults the docs have mentioned it as an " I don't do..." Rather than "I can't do..." And two said 8 hours and one said 6. @@jess9395 Interesting! I wondered if it was a law or not because it was an issue on all of my surgeries. My doctor said that they start getting cranky when they go over 6 hours and they don't like to let outpatients leave when surgeries run long. Since they do a lot of reconstruction patients in much longer surgeries, I assumed this rule only applied to those of us who leave the facility the same day.
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My kaiser PCP wont refer me because i have No comorbidities and my bmi is 38.5 I want to change PCPs now. I go to kaiser vallejo. But doesnt kaiser make u do a 6 mo program or something as well? Honestly im thinking about going to mexico with dr. Ortiz (been on oprah, and the doctors, and facility is a center of excellence)... But everyone (friends and family are still scared bc its mexico. I dont want to have to go alone. I dont want to have to try and gain 10 lbs (im a bridesmaid for my cousins wedding in june) so that i can have a BMI of 40 AND THEN still have to do a 6 mo program. Even my therapist is being unsupportive. I already have a surgery date on 8/1... Ill pay outta pocket but its faster and i dont want to waste another minute being this size. *sigh*
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I think you might be able to eat the whole sub because it's a veggie sub. Are you a vegetarian? (I am). I am wondering if you could eat it all (plus bread) if it included meat protein (I'm guessing not). Your calories don't sound like they are excessive. You might do better having some solid protein for breakfast instead of the shake--it would get your metabolism going and keep you full longer. My dr doesn't like us to drink protein shakes once we are on solids bc the protein in them is more bioavailable so your body doesn't have to work as hard to process it--which makes you stay full for less time and contribute to losing more slowly.
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I have no idea what I will look like thinner!
Disabledaccount replied to Kiap82's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Lol this is my life story. Been overweight my whole life, always got the but you've got a pretty face BS. Also worried about how I'm going to look with the weight off. Hope I don't end up with a sunken face and oodles of loose skin. Who knows, getting my health back is top priority so let the chips fall where they may -
I just had my band surgery on Tuesday. My doctor just required a 1500 calorie diet before surgery. I'm on the liquid diet now...but I'm ready to move it forward to my soft food diet bc I have alot more options. Good luck to all!
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Maybe, maybe not. If it's acid you need medication from the doctor, a PPI like Omeprazole are you on one? If it's "head hunger" then you need to do the mental work--are you hungry bc you see food commercials? Because you are sad/mad/lonely/tired/frustrated? What hole does food fill for you?
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It's been over a year (5/2012) and I'm "only" 40lbs down... And still have a way to go! I would like to lose a minimum of 70lbs more however I'm not seeing that scale move! I get an adjustment like clockwork every 4wks and the scale will go down about 3-5lbs and either stay steady or regain about that much by the time the nxt adj comes around. I feel restricted and my diet primarily consists of salads, soups, yogurt, protein shakes, chili, fresh fish and veggies...every once in awhile I will have some wine or ice cream (again...periodically).. I exercise 3-4x a week for 30-45 min intense tabata, kickboxing, strength training type regimens buuuut collectively it's NOT WORKING.. I'm really scared and desperate bc I keep thinking I didn't go through this journey of Lapband to only succeed 1/4 of the way! My MD and staff just keep saying workout harder, eat differently and I don't know how to do anymore of both.. My body is clearly stubborn (always has been in weightless w PCOS) and it seems to have adjusted to the band and this is it!! Pleeeease if someone can share if they've had a similar issue and eventually had a breakthrough I would appreciate some ideas and stories of hope!!
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Yay!!! Now I just gotta deal with a bs employer!! Anyone else on that date!!??
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Who are you telling before surgery?
lissa863 replied to BustedBeauty's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm not hising just don't want to deal wirh The bs some of my in law family would start. They don't believe in wls. I see how they are acting to my sis in law and they like her... -
So far I've paid around $280 for pre-op testing I consider my insurnace very good. Dr's fee $3,500 Hospital charges $15,000 (ouch!) That includes everything, I'm required to stay overnight. They (BC/BS of Michigan) will pay 90% of everything after I pay a $100.00 deductable. (already met that for 2007) And the co-pay cap is $500.00 So I will only pay $600.00 total. I realize I'm very lucky to have this benefit. I never could do this if I had to self-pay. I also asked how Dr. charges for fills, she said they are billing them as an office copay right now. ($10!!)
