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insurance questions
mispritsy replied to pattybeyster's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Becky Lou, I have not been approved yet. The office called me yesterday to tell me that my insurance does cover my band ( as if I didnt know that.....I work for Anthem) and with that said, I do not have Empire. I have Anthem HRA. I think the most I might pay out of pocket is for my Medifast for two weeks and $300 for the band. I am still waiting for my Psych Eval to come back, once that comes back (which it should be in no later than next Monday), they will submit everything. I already did a supervised diet (Adipex) for over a year before I even considered the Band. However, when the office called me to let me know my insurance covered the Band, they also mentioned I didnt need to have a supervised diet with the plan that I have. Let me know when you get approved. :thumbup: -
insurance questions
Manda87 replied to pattybeyster's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have Empire Blue Cross and they don't require a diet. The only diet that is required is from my doctor which is a 2 week liquid diet. -
Well, I took pics of my scars, but I'm not interested in sharing :-) My stomach was too swollen and it is not flattering! They are tiny red slashes, the biggest one being about 3.5 inches and the other 3 being about .5 inches. I put Mederma and Vitamin E oil on mine and they seem to be fading into nothing just 7 weeks post op. I don't think a tattoo should be used to "cover them up," when, if treated properly, there's nothing to cover up.
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A little off 2 week diet pre-surgery.....
catwoman7 replied to blessedgirl1908's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I ate a lot of sugar free Jello, even though under ordinary circumstances I wouldn't touch it with a 10-foot pole. But it was the only "solid" food i could eat for two weeks, so i ate it - and sometimes lots of it - almost every night. -
After 6 months of monitored weight loss..losing 30+ lbs.and getting 4 days before surgery.. and getting a kick in the face.. I decided to call my Dr. office to make sure all the I's were dotted and T's were crossed.. they hadn't gotten insurance approval and my cardiologists didn't give the right paperwork!! My cardiologist is on vacation until 8/3..so I can't get "clearance" from him until he gets back! and I can't have my surgery until 8/12 or 8/19 because they are booked!!! I am so frustrated with this process.. I feel like I was doing this for nothing... Then I took a deep breath, wiped the tears away and thought.. I was not supposed to have this surgery on that day for what ever reason. I am firm believer in "everything happens for a reason", so who ever is watching over my , must have not liked that date!! I was very upset last night, then I really took a step back and realized I have more time to get my body ready for this life change.. I have had a lot of light-headedness , dizziness and nausea.. so my body must need some more time to adjust to this type of eating. ( I have been on 2 week pre-op , 2 shakes a day 1 meal a day eating) I guess I need more time.. someone must know better than me that's why my surgery was postponned...:biggrin:
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Surgery before kids ? & what to expect after ..
DD87 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi all I am booked in for surgery next week. is it silly to do this before I have children? any tips on really what to expect post operation? I really want to understand what life will be like after this? my job and life is quite social so I feel I will struggle to adjust at first and to cancel a lot of plans last minute i am not telling anyone other than my husband about the surgery / is it hard to hide? what are peoples weight loss journeys like post op? sorry for all the questions!! -
Ai everyone. I am just stating my "journey ". I went to a seminar at Lenox Hill hospital in NYC. I had my first appointments with the nutritionist , the psychologist, Dr. Yatco and Carla, the insurance wiz Ii am in the process of getting the support letters with weight histories from 3 doctors , filling out the diary sheet, setting up appointments for a ugi and blod work. I am a NYC teacher and tea h summer school. We have 3 weeks off mid august to September. That is when I am hoping to do the surgery. We are only allowed 2 days off in the summer. What else will I need to get insurance approval and the date I want?
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Awaiting Insurance Approval
The Laughing Cat replied to goingfoit's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
In the information seminar my doctor advised up to a month, different insurance companies vary. In my consultation I was advised my insurance takes about 2 weeks (Healthnet of CA, ***). Mine was approved in 9 calendar days and that included Memorial Day weekend! I was surprised, HMOs don't usually move that fast for me. Best of luck to you. -
I was sleeved 9/30. Level went to 135. Went to my pcp dr yesterday and she confirmed it was a spike due to what I probably had eaten that day and that because of surgery it may fluctuate until my body settles from the changes. She said no worries at this point but be mindful of what I eat. Will recheck levels in 3-4 weeks
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Depressed over weight gain
Foxbins replied to barb1952's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Do not worry--stick to your diet and in a few days you should see a big drop. I had about 3 lbs extra fluid in me from the IVs as well, and if you had a rough time your body is going to hold onto whatever it needs in order to heal. I bet by next week you are down at least 8 lbs. I have lost 15 lbs in 12 days and five of those days I didn't do anything. Stick with it! -
Excessive weight regain
gabbys_mom replied to tinbriorchard@yahoo.com's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I have hit a major stall with a slight gain. Going back to basics. liquid, soft & mushy. I'm doing it all your cer again. Good luck. -
I was banded on the 26th of Dec. I just ate 1 oz of salmon chewed really well. The lit. from my doc. says soups but in the Band book from the doc it says when you start on your 3rd week you can have pureed (wrong spelling) fish and chicken. Did I mess up? I feel ok.:speechles
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1st day of the Liquid Diet...
muddieguryl replied to Jamie1970's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Jamie! We are on the same schedule. July 21st at 7:30 for me. Lucky me, I get a high protein/low carb diet. Started 7/1. So far, lost 7 pounds. Sounds weird, I have been eating meat and cheese and spinach all week. I feel like a salt lick. Best wishes to you! -
Iu surgical weight management center?
THEMAXWELLFAMILY posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hello im new here. im in the process of getting the lap band procedure with Dr. Gomez at the IU Surgical Weight Management Center. 7/30 psych evaluation 8/05 consult with surgeon, dietician, and pre-op testing. I have a friend who works for Anthem, she said that Anthem is REALLY FAST at approving or denying requests. it can take anywhere from 24-72 hours!! Im excited and nervous at the same time! I went out and bought all of my pre-op stuff 2 weeks ago lol I really hope i dont get denied! -
Ugh, no more shakes please....
wickwit replied to jamelyn1979's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm feeling your pain! I'm on day 9 and I have a week to go. My doc put me on two shakes a day, and one meal w/4oz of Protein and veggies on the side. The first three days I had a migraine. I just wanted to die I was so miserable. I added fat free Soup with veggies in it (remember the cabbage soup diet) so aside from from the toxic protein shake farts I got to ramp those up to eye watering paint peeling farts! Good Gawd Almighty!! I had to find an isolated spot at my job to hide and toot. I'd stagger out of my hidey hole praying no one had heard nor followed me. And to add insult to injury, I was really jazzed that I had lost 5.5 lbs in one week, then DH made corned beef for dinner yesterday. I gained back 1.5 pounds!! Damn that Water weight! And I'm supposed to weigh in on my preop appointment on Friday. I only needed to drop 4 pounds, but ya know, sh*t happens and I may magically grow an extra udder or something, what with all these Protein Shakes. Or maybe I'll get so constipated that it will skew my results. *sigh* We just gotta hang on, August 3rd is right around the corner for you, and I'm right behind you. AND I like to think that eating this way is prepping us for good post-op behavior. Did that make you feel better?? Go on and treat yourself to a sf popsicle! We're almost there!!:cursing: -
Woo Hoo I finally got approved by my insurance and got to go and see the surgeon last monday the 12th. I figured it would be a month or two before l got a date. Nope he scheduled it for the next week and on my birthday of all days. I am starting to get super nervous. I guess I just figured I would have more time.
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I was wondering the same thing. I am having surgery on the 17th for the Realize Band, I just had surgery 2 weeks ago on my leg and was told to keep on my underwear and bra. I am also wondering about body peircings, my dr didn't say anything about it when I asked and forgot to reask. I didn't have to take it out when I had my leg surgery, so I don't see why this one would be any diff as it isn't a stand out there peircing.
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I have been planing and researching and researching for months now. My surgery will be Aug 26th which is just 2 weeks away and i feel like all this hype was just like my wedding day...all the planning and work just to have it over in a matter of hours... I actually got depressed after my wedding cuz i didn't have anything to do or plan for anymore. Have any of the already bandsters gone thru this?? Please let me know how you coped. Zen
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I just had mine this past week. It was a series of personality questions on a computer in the psychologist's office. Not a big deal at all...it took about 45 minutes. I should have the results back in about a week or so...fingers crossed I'm sure your evaluation will go well...good luck!
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Im only 5 weeks out, i find it much easier to grab a Protein shake and take it to work with me.
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I hope someone can help me figure out why my blood sugar is still in the lower 300s. I don't feel like it is high but when i take it it is. I am taking my glucophage liquid and advandia. I have lost 30 lbs. since being banded. I go for my 5 week checkup to see if i need a fill on Monday. I just want to take my sugar in the morning and it be in the 100's. :help: Also how do I change my ticker!!!!
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I'm Overweight! WooHoo
mominkansas replied to carbgrl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I hit it a few weeks ago. Overweight never felt so good! -
:thumbup:Hello I'm looking foward (NOT) to beginning that phase myself in two weeks. I wish someone would tell us what the very best protein shake is as far as protein content etc. I am NOT interested in using a protein that's made of gross proteins. GOOD LUCK! MARY
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Yay! Way to hang in there. I'm only 17 days out and I know my stall(s) is somewhere in my future. I am trying mentally prepare myself.
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Weight gain Pre-op
Cape Crooner replied to kristenkek's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
At Newton Wellesley, they have a weigh-in the day of surgery and they cancel anyone who's gained weight. I went on the 5:2 diet the day after my first weigh-in and the 1700 calorie diet 3 weeks later after my first meeting with the surgeon/NUT. They cut me to about 1000 calories 5 days before surgery and I went in down 30 pounds (about 40% of my loss goal achieved). So far, I have had an incredible recovery and I think it had a lot to do with the fact that I lost 30 pounds in 2 months, which meant there was a lot of room in my torso for the surgeons to maneuver (my surgery only took about 30 minutes). I have also heard that the high Protein pre-opt diet strengthens the stomach tissue, which results in a firmer staple/suture hold and faster recovery. If I was going in on the 9th, I'd go on a 1000/calorie high protein diet today!
