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I was really freaked out during the information seminar I attended. They said NO smoking at all for 2 months before surgery. So I did it! My GP wrote me a RX for Chantix. It stops the nicotine in your blood stream from hitting that happy place in your brain that says "gotta have a cigarette because it feels good!) Okay, that's my unscientific version of how it works. You take the pills for 7 days before your quit date, quit, and then keep taking them for around 12 weeks. I just finishing my starter pack of pills and will be using the continuation pack for another 4 weeks. I can truly and honestly say this has been a breeze. I have smoked for 20 years, stopped during my 2 pregnancies and kept starting up again. This time I really and truly feel it's for good. Just one person's story. Good luck to you.
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bathroom issues...This is a little embarassing
ladyvase replied to sweeTHEArt's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
if you are having trouble I would take something. A little help wont hurt, you will be back to your old self soon. I was banded on 3/1/07 I had the samething. goodluck -
Seeking Reliable, Cost Effective Surgeon
allnewme replied to leprechaunmomma's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Seriously check out each of the top Mexican Dr's. Alvarez, Aceves, Kelly,and there are others. Read the boards, Google their names and read as much as you can from former patients. I even talked to people on the phone after I chose to go with Alvarez. Some Dr's put you in a house with nursing staff and many other patients after surgery, they don't keep you in a hospital. I prefer the hospital route, just to be safe. Some do several surgeries per day, Alvarez does 2, MAYBE 3, per day. I liked that fact because they can take their time in the OR plus have more time with you bedside. In the end, you have to have do your research and weigh the options. Go with your instinct, you will know in your heart which one meets your needs. -
My insurance took only 2 days for final authorization. Horizon Blue Cross/shield . They allow up to a week.
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Supervised Weight Loss DIet/ Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal and Weight Gain
1Day1Life4Now replied to sunny2day's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Rgrana, I too have BCBS Federal and I'm also on the 3 month supervised diet. I lost 4 pounds the first month and none the second month. My last weigh in is mid January. The nutritionist told me if we can maintain during the holidays without gaining, that is still very good. She still wants me to lose as much as I can between now and mid January to make the surgery easier. At the beginning she did tell me there was no certain amount that Insurance required us to lose and they wouldn't deny us for not losing so I am holding her to it. I am trying very hard to get some of the weight off but I am not stressing over it either. I'm in Mississippi, where are you? Do you have a tentative date yet? My tentative date is February 11th. I hope it will happen then and not later as I am planning a 2 week vacation out of the country in June. I want to be able to eat regular food. Good luck and let me know how it turns out since we are in the same boat. -
Supervised Weight Loss DIet/ Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal and Weight Gain
sunny2day posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have been required by my insurance to participate in a 3 month supervised weight loss plan prior to submitting a request for weight loss surgery. I weighed in on November 07, 2013 and I have to do my final weigh in on December 19, 2013 prior to my doctor submitting a claim to my insurance, blue cross blue shield federal plan. My question is this, I believe I have gained about 4 pounds since my last weigh in and the whole time I have been on the diet I have lost. I am guessing I did not do as good as I thought throught the holidays. Has anyone ever gained weight in the supervised diet with blue cross blue shield federal and got denied or approved. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. -
Before VSG 04/3/2017
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Insurance Question: Weight Loss One Year Prior To Surgery
besquared1426 replied to Michele23456's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am waiting for my initial consult, which is in two weeks. (Can hardly wait!) From the WLS seminar, I was told that the documentation would start at the initial consult, since part of the two-hour consult includes meeting with a dietician. My 3 months starts that day. After the three months of appts with the dietician and nutritionsit , they submit the paperwork do BCBS. That period reflects the weight-loss effort within one year of the surgery request. -
5 weeks 6 days after Surgery 200
imanokie posted a gallery image in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
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Gained weight from intial consult then started loosing
Fluffy_Gurl replied to tannie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I gained 10lbs from the day of my consult, this is my third day of my 3 day clear liquid diet and my surgery is tom. when i went to my pre-op they didnt even weigh me...so who knows! every doc is different, but I wouldnt think it was a big deal. Good luck! -
From the album: MY JOURNEY
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Gained weight from intial consult then started loosing
tannie replied to tannie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
YEAH! My scale and the Doctors was way off. I actually have lost 8 1/2 lbs since my intial consult. I was worried about nothing. Since I have only been on my preopt diet for two weeks, my dr was very happy with me. Surgery is a go. I'm scheduled for Oct 20. It will be here before you know it. I am so relieved. -
I am planning on taking a week of vacation time. That way I don't have to answer to anybody. No questions, no answers, no white lies. Since I am on month 2 of my 3 month diet I have already started to lose weight. I had a couple of people notice and asked about it and I told them I am dieting. I don't plan on telling any co-workers. I am not close enough with them to tell them my personal business. Remember, who you tell is up to you.
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I have 2 days until I start the pre-op diet. I am considering the 1st day of the diet as day 1 of the new me. I am going to measure, weigh, and take pictures in a couple of outfits and from different angles so that I have something to look back on "where I was" in case of a stall and/or other frustration. Any other suggestions?
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Ah, yes. The perk of low volume consumption. We are those annoying ones that can go with a group to a resturaunt and order Water, counting on the generosity of the big eaters to give us a bite here and there. When we do order something, we quarter it and save 3/4 for future meals. Hey, we don't need massive fuel. We are driving a sleek Maserati, not a million pound truck.
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Emotional eating
Ms skinniness replied to Melissa1234's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How is your mood swings being handled? i totally agree with getting out of the house and exercise with your little one. Don't keep any junk food in the house either. Your little one doesn't need it. Work on eating 3 meals a day with perhaps a small snack or two between meals. Have this become habit...... -
Hi Ms. Yvette....yup it's been 2 weeks. I feel a lot better than the first week. The struggle was and is still real. I'm still trying to get used to everything. Having problems with meeting my Protein and liquid goals but still trying my best. My mental struggle w/this is slowly improving especially with time and great support from family and friends.
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Ahhh. Well they say it gets better by day 3. You're almost done with day 2. Good luck and hope you're feeling better.
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I'm so nervous! I've been waiting for this day && now it's here I'm just about speechless. I have to fly to a neighbor island && ill be gone from my son for a week && I've never been away from him thing long. How are you doing fellow August sleevers??
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3 Jun surgery date but worried about a1c to high
jtickle replied to lockhb's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My A1c was 10.8 in March. The surgeon wants it lower than 10 in order to do surgery. I had rechecked a couple of weeks ago and it was 9.8. They did my chart review and I passed. Now I am just waiting for insurance company to give me an answer. I called them and they said it would probably be Monday before they have a decision. I am confident I will get approved but I still worry about the denial stuff. -
Thank you for your candor. As someone who is a couple weeks away from surgery I want to hear everyone's experiences. Post-op issues are what I am concerned about too, so by relating your experience you help me learn. It is greatly appreciated.
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Not Loosing/ Or High Expectations
realwmnhavcurvs replied to realwmnhavcurvs's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks ladies, I will start working out this week and see if gives the metabolism a boost.. Good luck to all of us -
Not Loosing/ Or High Expectations
gdub18t replied to realwmnhavcurvs's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
my first visit I was at 381, then lost 20 lb's pre op, and surgery day was at 361, at my 1 week follow up I had lost 23 lb's and was at 338, now tomorrow I'm at my 3 week mark, and have only lost an add'l 5-6 pounds, since then, I did go back to work, start working out 3-4 times a week, and have started some small portions of solids, fish, chicken, egg whites, but nowhere near not being able to lose, 2 meals a day are musclemilk, shakes, and cytomax protein drinks, did I start w/ solids too fast, is this just a temp lull? I have 100 lbs' to go and dont want to think that this is it, I know I'm prolly panicking as it is only the 3 week mark, anyone else experience a slow down in weight loss? -
Pre op diet only three weeks left of it
kooks3003 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Explain Pre diet without explaining the sleeve
SParkle replied to mellifrits's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I told people I was on a liquid detox boost diet.. no caffeine/booze etc.... no one really questioned it. They knew I was on a diet anyway (was at WW since November 2009) and I just said I was stalling having had guests etc and a wedding to go to... so this was my way of kickstarting myself again - thus preparing for the long term diet.... I also have up my sleeve (forgive the pun) an excuse of hypnotherapy cds, and a couple of slimming therapy books.... My scars are healing nicely - and I think will fade to virtually nothing. Just take are of them during the healing process. I can also say that at 2 weeks I felt back to normal again with much more energy. Good luck! Kathy
