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Insurance Approval Letter.
worm2872 replied to John Doe's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have Aetna POS. I should here next week on the hospital stay but the rest can depend on your coverage. I'll let you know what I did out.- 1 reply
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Interested In Getting The Sleeve But People Are Scaring Me!
Caradina replied to TiffanyLoren's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mental issues? Like delirious joy as the weight finally comes off? I heard it all too. Everyone tried to talk me out of it. Many presented "convincing" arguments, usually not based on any sort of medical fact, but instead on hearsay. I did it anyways because it just felt right for some reason. I'm almost 2 weeks out and I'm already loving how much I don't ned to eat, how freed I feel frommy constant hunger. I wouldn't go back if you paid me! -
Surgery In The Morning
nicole1095 replied to Myshel65's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had that feeling the night b4 too. I was banded on 3-23 it was a struggle at 1st becuz i missed the the junk for I used to eat but trust me it gets better . Plus you find new foods you like and can adjust some of your old foods to make it more healthy for you. Your doing this for you and make sure you dnt lose focus. And having kids is a plus they are good exercise chasing them aound and playing with them. Good luck and and keep us posted!!! Congrats on this new chapter in your life..... -
I am on my four day of pre-op diet and i am struggling. I am getting anxious about losing my idol, my confidant, my best friend-food! I am afraid that if I can't stick to the pre-op diet, how will i stick to eating right after banded? I am a self pay and you would think that would be motivation enough. I think i am self sabotaging. I am going to work with my counselor and my 12 step group but most imortantly, i am going to try to remember to pray my way through each time i am feeling driven to eat. THanks for letting me share. My surgery date is 4/3 and the diet is for my liver. I was not given an amount that needed to be lost before the surgery. I am so excited but so afraid of the change.
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Does anyone have any info or experience with reconstructive surgery (Tummy Tucks & Breast Reduction) and Tri Care? I am only 3 months and 37 lbs down, but it is becoming pretty obvious that a tummy tuck will be in order down the road and breast reduction would sure make exercising easier on my back. I am curious if they have certain requirements to qualify like they do for the lap band. Thanks for your input!!:w00t: Kristin banded 29 July 08 :w00t:
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mae replied to NicoleW8ing's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Just got back in town again and saw this post. My surgery is also on May 8th. Hope all works out for you and your family to help that day. I started my 2 week liguid diet today in preparation for May 8th. -
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NicoleW8ing posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I've been scheduled for May 9th for weeks. The surgical coordinator called me today and said that my Doctor is receiving some stupid award in California on the 9th and can't do it then. Now, I'll either be the 8th or the 16th. I'll know whenever she calls me back. He doesn't usually do lap bands on Thursdays (the 8th) but she is going to ask him. This all ticks me off because my fiance, mom and dad have all already arranged to have work off on the 9th. So irritating. I'll let the boards know when I find out my new date. -
So, I am 29 years old, at 250lbs now with a height of 5ft 8in. My weight has been an issue since 2000. My BMI has yet to reach 40, but it has been over 35 since 2000. I am slowly getting more tired, back pains, ankles pains. MY blood pressure and cholesterol, thankfully, have always been good. My family on both sides have a strong history of heart disease, and high blood pressure. I have GREAT insurance with UHC Choice thru Boys Town. I have worked here for nearly 5 yrs, and have had to pay the most of $250 ever for anything. I go for the seminar on MArch 11th. I am trying to be optomistic about getting approved, but I fear I will not. I am a person who never goes to the doctor because I hate it. So, I have minimal dr records. I am hoping someone will have a story similiar to mine, and be able to tell me that I will get approved! Weight loss never works for me, in fact I have been working out 3 days a week since June and have gained 18lbs. Weight is taking over my life, and isolating me from the world. Please, someone give me hope that the lap band will work for me, and that I will get approved!
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From the album: And So the Journey Continues.....
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My husband and daughter keep telling me how supportive they are. My doctor has me on 4 to 5 prtein shakes a day, I'm starting the second and final week of this. My family has ask me what's for dinner everynight even though they know I can't eat. Is anyone else dealing with this?
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Liver Disease
PatientEleventyBillion replied to Dimples58's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
A lot of people have liver disease (especially obese people) and few even know because most stages show no symptoms. The pre-op diet is to leave nothing in question with the liver shrinking and being a non nuisance during surgery. Liver disease is a comorbidity that adds to the justification of having WLS done. The livers of the vast majority of people who have WLS improve provided they follow the lifestyle changes required. There are a very few people who have worsening liver problems but they're special circumstances. I have stage 3 fibrosis and it's improved with the surgery.. to what degree I'll find out from my hepatologist.- 1 reply
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Pain was a 2 Gas was just darn uncomfortable for a week or so but Not painful. My gall badder removal 20 years ago was worse than childbirth and way worse than the band.....I recall vividly.
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From the album: Kim's Journey
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Thank you everyone so much.. I appreciate all the responses.. I have been feeling so awful this last week when it should be the happiest time...I never fought a tooth infections so bad before but I know i can get through this....Thank you again
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Picking a Surgeon or Clinic in Minnesota
snochick2005 replied to jjsinmn1's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I also highly recommend park Nicollet and Dr Jones!! They are fantastic! The program is set up very well and they make everything simple to complete. Everyone I have worked with there from schedulers to nurses to hospital staff and doctors have all been amazing! Dr Jones is a great surgeon! Rated a top doctor for general surgery for a few years now. I actually requested him when I needed my gallbladder out and he fit me into his booked schedule when I needed it moved up a few weeks. He's a very caring and competent surgeon! His WLS stats are great which he's happy to share with you. I am extremely happy with my decision to go through them! -
Picking a Surgeon or Clinic in Minnesota
FishingNurse replied to jjsinmn1's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I would go to Park Nicollet personally. Why? I have been an employee there for 8 years and I had my surgery 3 years ago with Dr. Thomas Jones. :-) Best decesion I have ever made. -
Surgery tomorrow Aug 30th...
EliyshevaLovesYahweh replied to Jennifer H's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I remember my situation, it was difficult for me to sleep, I was so anxious. However, I wish I knew then what I know now regarding surgeries and hair loss - I would have taken more Protein at least three weeks prior to surgery to avoid hair loss. Sorry, a moment of aberration -- Try to sleep early to speed up the process...lol. Everything will be okay. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -
Hmmmm...I need him at the moment..lol If he doesn't give me the go ahead after this next test, it is going to get ugly and fast! I have an appt with my surgeon and the last appt with my NUT on 10/2 and then I'm to be scheduled for surgery shortly thereafter. So, he has one week to get her done..or it's going to be WWIII!
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Best feeling ever!
Sherrie Scharbrough replied to MrsHutto143's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
That is one HECK of a NSV!!! (nonscale victory) These are some of the things that keep us goin g for sure!! I can personally say that wouldn't work for me because my hubby has always way outweighed me. But he had his Sleeve surgery and is losing great now! When we got married (I was 17 and he was 23) I weighed 135#'s and he weighed 350. He made me feel so tiny. LOL I did get scared at my highest weight. I got as high as 285#'s. I thought you better do something or you will catch up to him. LOL Something like so many others I fought my weight all of my adult life. Thankfully I got my WLS July 2, 2013. I have maintained my 124# loss for 3 years now. I can't wait for him to get his weight off so we can begin to live life again. Way to go on your weight loss!! KEEP ON KEEPING ON!! -
Depending on your profession, a 4 week notice is not unheard of.
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I am in Fort Worth and I will be banded May 3,
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Worried Mom.
Ginger Snaps replied to HalloweenBaby24's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
WebMD has some very useful and medically accurate information about all 3 surgeries. They have slide shows and have statistics that talk about the benefits and risks. I think there might be some animated slideshows in it, too. -
Anytime. I am now 4 weeks out and 33 lbs less and happy.
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Help a Noob out...Please?
auntmissa1 replied to PurpleDiosa's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Everyone's experience is different. I have seen some need a full six weeks off of work. I have a desk job and took one week. That was perfect for me! I was shopping on day four (though hubby pushed the cart) and back to walking when I returned to work on day seven. I have a three year old and go to school full time as well. Long recovery - ain't got no time for that! Lol! I'm nine mos post op now. 110, about 40 to go. -
Help a Noob out...Please?
LilMissDiva Irene replied to PurpleDiosa's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi PD, Post op for the first few days I was in the hospital. Likely you will need to find someone to care for your children during this time. I was quite weak too due to the lack of food and nutrients I was getting though it wasn't dibilitating. I was back to work in about 3 weeks for what I recall. You should ask every single question that comes to your mind. Keep a note pad with you, so you won't forget any. Write them down as soon as you can. Our brains can zoom a mile a minute during the pre-op phase with so much data and information! It will be easy to forget what you wanted to ask. As far as coffee, wean off it slowly. It took me an entire month to function without it. Going all at once you will find yourself miserably and all headache-y. No reason to put yourself through any extra misery when it can be prevented. One last thing you should know: This is NOT the easy way out. Your life is not going to miraculously become better post-op or once you reach your goal. You will have to work really hard to get to goal and you will have to work even harder to stay there. That said, I do not regret getting my surgery! It has saved me from gaining all my weight back and more like the old days. But I can eat a lot of bad foods if I don't watch myself. I can't eat too much of the good stuff though. So food choices will be super important. Good luck! If you ever need any questions asked, I'm around.
