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Queen In Me

By Queen In Me, in Insurance & Financing

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Queen In Me    36

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LOL...I appreciate that! PearlLex have you already been sleeved?

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my3kids4life    22

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LOL...I appreciate that! PearlLex have you already been sleeved?

Happy New Year!!! I waited too long to appeal BCBS only give you 14 days from the date of the denial date. I didn't know were to start or what to do the doctors office didn't seem to be of any help so I was convince Mexico was my only affordable choice for me. But know that the WLS benefits for 2013 have change I may have some hope that I will get approve this time. I have FAITH that I will get approve if for some reason I get denied I will not go down with out a fight now that I have a little more tools under my belt to fight with. In fact I will be scheduling an appt with the doctor for next wek. I will keep you in my prayers GOOD LUCK AND KEEP ME. I wish you nothing but the best a speedy recovery :)

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my3kids4life    22

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Hey! Happy new year! I have had my pre op appointment and I started the diet on the 27th. This diet is a trip but i'm handling it. I'm so nervous and i'm getting scared. But I know I will be ok! How are things your way? Have you started the appeal process?

LOL...I appreciate that! PearlLex have you already been sleeved?

Happy New Year!!! I waited too long to appeal BCBS only give you 14 days from the date of the denial date. I didn't know were to start or what to do the doctors office didn't seem to be of any help so I was convince Mexico was my only affordable choice for me. But know that the WLS benefits for 2013 have change I may have some hope that I will get approve this time. I have FAITH that I will get approve if for some reason I get denied I will not go down with out a fight now that I have a little more tools under my belt to fight with. In fact I will be scheduling an appt with the doctor for next wek. I will keep you in my prayers GOOD LUCK AND KEEP ME. I wish you nothing but the best a speedy recovery

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PearlLex    2

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No. I go for my first consultation on Jan 10th. The more I read from the complications forum, I'm wondering if should even do this. Leaks, stents and 2 month hospital stays do not sound appealing.

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Queen In Me    36

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You know...with any surgery there is always a chance, and the complications from surgery can happen, but that's with any surgery. Rather focus on what can happen, research how often it happens. Complications are not that common, research the rates. Before making your final decision, makes sure you research everything...

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PearlLex    2

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I have been thinking about this for a long time. A few years ago I was considering the lap band, but decided to give it a go on my own. I'm glad I did, seeing how many people are getting rid of the band now.

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my3kids4life    22

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Good luck, on your approval.

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Queen In Me    36

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Good luck on your approval, I hope it comes easy for you. I'm 4 weeks out as of today and even though i've had my rough spots I'm glad I did this.

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RCrespo84    18

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Thank you so much! I'm excited just waiting! I'm glad to hear your doing well we should all have a ny meet one day!

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kizzy10    0

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Well blue cross will not be your problem.. Metlife says they are only allowing two weeks for gastricc or bariatric surgery. Have been a horrible experience.. Im at Verizon wireless in South Carolina

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Queen In Me    36

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Well blue cross will not be your problem.. Metlife says they are only allowing two weeks for gastricc or bariatric surgery. Have been a horrible experience.. Im at Verizon wireless in South Carolina

That's crazy! Because metlife approved me for 6 weeks but then again, I had my gallbladder removed, hiatal hernia repaired, and a liver biopsy at the sametime. I may also have to take some additional time because I was hospitalized last week with dehydration...talk to your doctor and see if they can give you more time.

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kizzy10    0

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They keep asking for a rational as to why i have to be out that long. my dr has :no more information to give. On top of that they told me after i was alreaddy out 4 1/2 weeks that they would only approve 3 weeks... so now im without pay fr a week and half.. horrible. and now im leaving the er bc my potassium level is low and my bp went back up i have numbmess and tingling in my face and major headache. Thanks metlife..

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Brian_Rodriguez    6

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Hey all,

I know this thread is older, but I work for Verizon in NY and this feed has been very helpful. I am preop for the gastric byss RnY. I am scheduled for 2/26/14. My packet was just submitted to BcBs on 1/23/14. Any pointers? I saw how long each of you were out. How difficult was it getting time off?

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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