Saying hello I am starting my new journey

[ppqjones 7]

The band is gone!!! Had the removal Wed & feeling pretty groovy today. Now Ono the battle with the insurance company to approve the next step. They have already told me the next step would be denied because I get one lifetime treatment & removing the band they consider a bariatric treatment. Good thing my work is self insured then my patient advocate can take it to the board & fight for them to over ride the insurance carrier who does all our payments. One step at a time. I'm still a bit afraid to eat because its been the norm to not be able to eat until a certain time etc... I hope everyone is doing well

[JewelJ 29]

Kami wishing you luck with Ins...I wanted to tell you I love your Doggie. I have three of my own..

JewelJ

[marfar7 1,533]

I am so sorry you have suffered for so long. God bless you. Good luck on your journey. I am 6 months out and no complications. My first blood draw I was low on Iron. I am using cast Iron skillet when I cook and hopefully it will be better next time. I also just noticed that Product 19 Protein Cereal has a lot of iron added. I have been eating a serving for Breakfast. Maybe that will help also.

Wow. I've nver heard of a cast iron skillet giving you iron. I have 2 that I NEVER us (everything sticks to them) but I may give it a try... thanks for the info. How exactly does it give you iron? I need to know all the scientific facts for everything!

[JewelJ 29]

The band is gone!!! Had the removal Wed & feeling pretty groovy today. Now Ono the battle with the insurance company to approve the next step. They have already told me the next step would be denied because I get one lifetime treatment & removing the band they consider a bariatric treatment. Good thing my work is self insured then my patient advocate can take it to the board & fight for them to over ride the insurance carrier who does all our payments. One step at a time. I'm still a bit afraid to eat because its been the norm to not be able to eat until a certain time etc... I hope everyone is doing well

Dear PPQJ, Do You think it would help if the Doctor wrote a letter to the Ins company saying your needed the surgery... That's want my surgeon did , he wrote it for both surgeries.. so both would be approved before removing the band...Just a thought...Good Luck JewelJ