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onedaycloser    136

onedaycloser
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Greetings to all!

I am new to this and find this MOST helful and supportive. Thanks to all!

I have not had my surgery yet, in the early stages however have many questions I am hoping someone can answer. Went to seminar, met with Nut for the first time this past Friday (having SX in Toledo hopefully?).

I have BCBS of Mi and apparently I have to meet with Nut for 6 monhs? Is this normal? I have not contacted them however this is what they told me at clinic. My fear is that after 6 months the insurance company will say no..MY BIGGST FEAR!

Any insight on what to expect during this process and how long does it take after 6 months with Nut before surgery?

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auntmissa1    39

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Each insurance company's requirements are different. I have Cigna and they required one nut appt (mine was over the phone).

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JennJ536    43

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Greetings to all!

I am new to this and find this MOST helful and supportive. Thanks to all!

I have not had my surgery yet' date=' in the early stages however have many questions I am hoping someone can answer. Went to seminar, met with Nut for the first time this past Friday (having SX in Toledo hopefully?).

I have BCBS of Mi and apparently I have to meet with Nut for 6 monhs? Is this normal? I have not contacted them however this is what they told me at clinic. My fear is that after 6 months the insurance company will say no..MY BIGGST FEAR!

Any insight on what to expect during this process and how long does it take after 6 months with Nut before surgery?[/quote']

Definitely each insurance is different. I had to go to my PCP for 6 months of weight loss under his supervision. I also needed clearances from a dietitian, psychologist, and the PCP. Also blood work, urine samples, EKG, chest xray, as well as an endoscopy and an ultrasound of my gallbladder.

Since I had a set back because of finding a cyst in my lung, which I had to surgically have removed, I now have to repeat blood work, EKG, and chest xray. As well as a clearance from my thoracic surgeon. So it depends on not only insurance but also what your doctor wants.

I have HAP PPO .Health, Alliance and Life.

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cjjenkins    2

cjjenkins
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I was sleeved on June 19, I'm in the Lansing area. ????

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kaylaxO    5

kaylaxO
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That is great to hear!! I love hearing all positive things about him! I have yet to hear anything negative! I have been jumping thru hoops for my insurance company since September. My surgery was suppose to be June 11th with him but in pre surgical testing he found a baseball sized cyst in my left lung. Thank goodness he found it! Anyways my bariatric surgery was delayed and I had lung surgery on June 12th to remove the cyst. I have a new date of August 13th and finally feel like I am back on track!!!

Yes!!! And it will be here before you know it!!!!

Glad to hear all is well after your lung surgery!

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kaylaxO    5

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Greetings to all!

I am new to this and find this MOST helful and supportive. Thanks to all!

I have not had my surgery yet' date=' in the early stages however have many questions I am hoping someone can answer. Went to seminar, met with Nut for the first time this past Friday (having SX in Toledo hopefully?).

I have BCBS of Mi and apparently I have to meet with Nut for 6 monhs? Is this normal? I have not contacted them however this is what they told me at clinic. My fear is that after 6 months the insurance company will say no..MY BIGGST FEAR!

Any insight on what to expect during this process and how long does it take after 6 months with Nut before surgery?[/quote']

I have BCBS of mi and because my bmi was greater than 50 my insurance company did not require anything. Just my dr required the psych eval, lab work, chest X-ray, ultrasound on the gallbladder & EKG. I saw my dr for a consultation on april 2, after debating surgery for a year, and was scheduled for surgery may 13.

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awifeinmichigan    233

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I have BCBS of mi and because my bmi was greater than 50 my insurance company did not require anything. Just my dr required the psych eval' date=' lab work, chest X-ray, ultrasound on the gallbladder & EKG. I saw my dr for a consultation on april 2, after debating surgery for a year, and was scheduled for surgery may 13.[/quote']

Did your BMI drop below 50 prior to surgery? If so did you have any issues with bcbs?

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kaylaxO    5

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Did your BMI drop below 50 prior to surgery? If so did you have any issues with bcbs?

Not that I am aware. It was only about 6 weeks difference and the only weight loss I recorded before surgery was the week before because I was on a strict 1000 calorie diet & 3 days before Clear liquids and Protein drinks only. During that week I lost 10 pounds and when I found that out it was because they weighed me the day of surgery. So even if I had, (but don't think I did) i don't think they would have caught it in time anyways lol

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awifeinmichigan    233

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Not that I am aware. It was only about 6 weeks difference and the only weight loss I recorded before surgery was the week before because I was on a strict 1000 calorie diet & 3 days before Clear Liquids and Protein drinks only. During that week I lost 10 pounds and when I found that out it was because they weighed me the day of surgery. So even if I had' date=' (but don't think I did) i don't think they would have caught it in time anyways lol[/quote']

Thanks. Good to know.

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mrskamariab    0

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Sleeve 4/23 Henry Ford Hosp. Detroit by Dr. Genaw. I just joined the forum, and was just curious about others experiences post-op :-)!!

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mrskamariab    0

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I'm also in Southfield, and I wish u the best!! I was sleeved on 4/23, and I'm down 42 lbs yayyy lol!! So pls don't get discouraged because it's gonna be a lil bumpy at first, but it gets better everyday!

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awifeinmichigan    233

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Hey Ladies it is good to hear that we are so close in proximity. I live in Lathrup Village. Do you guys know of any support meetings in our area?

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mrskamariab    0

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Sry I don't. The closest group that I know of is at the Henry Ford Athletic center if ur familiar with that.

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awifeinmichigan    233

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Sry I don't. The closest group that I know of is at the Henry Ford Athletic center if ur familiar with that.

Is it just for HF Patients or are all welcome?

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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

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        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

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        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • 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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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • 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.

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

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