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 St Joseph, MO Member Since: 07/20/05 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/24/12 9:55 am Topic: Revision Approval! I don't know if there are any old heads on this forum anymore but it's been a while since I posted. I have been on another journey to gain approval for a revision and I got the OK from my insurance yesterday!!! I an SOOOOO excited! All I have to do is the stress test next week. Anybody ever done this..I am unaware of the procedure. I will keep u posted and I AM BACK! Iris D |
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 Member Since: 01/29/12 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/24/12 8:42 am Topic: RE: Confused: RNY or VSG--Please help !! I am 239 lbs and my goal is 115lbs. Comorbids: pre-diabetes, pcos, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, and most recently migraine headaches... Diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, sleep apnea, and even stroke run heavily in my family on both sides... Maybe I should lean more toward RNY with these comorbids....sigh.... |
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 Nunyabizness Member Since: 12/03/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/24/12 8:35 am Topic: RE: Should I lie??? You are under no obligation to disclose. Period. Not their business. |
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Nunyabizness Member Since: 12/03/03 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/24/12 8:34 am Topic: RE: Confused: RNY or VSG--Please help !! It really depends on how much weight you have to lose. |
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 Houston, TX Member Since: 04/10/07 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/24/12 12:09 am Topic: DS pre-Op...Any advice??? HI ladies and Gentlemen, I am a 33 year RN and I will be having the DS WLS sometime in August. I am currently doing my 6 month medically supervised weight loss that my insurance requires and that will be complete on 8/3/12. My surgeon says I should have no problems getting approved once that is done. I have seen the nutritionist and had an EGD. There are only a few other things I have left to do like EKG, lab work, and a psych eval. I work for the largest health system in Houston, TX and I have hospital administered health insurance so hopefully they won't give me too much hassle about approval. The question that I have for the board is, what can I expect AFTER the procedure? Also, are there any fellow DS'ers that can tell me about their weight loss journey...how fast did the weight come off, what foods to avoid, are you loosing too much weight, etc? Thanks for any help you guys can give me and I look forward to geting to know u! |
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erie, PA Member Since: 04/02/06 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/24/12 12:07 am Topic: RE: Confused: RNY or VSG--Please help !! Questions are what we do here all are welcome :) I had Rny just ran with that did no research hate to say just called the Dr an ran with it prayed an proceeded told no one my desion an her I am 6 yrs later lost a lot of weight I will say hard part now is maintaining lost 100+ pounds gained 30 give or take depending on the day got luck rewuired no skin touch ups / surgeries insurance was Great bcbs soon as 6 months was complete I had a date 2. Days later surgery in 3 days all went so fast I couldn't keep up BEST WISHES which surgery type is best couldn't tell u patient of mine said Rny what I have is the worst for absorption an complications he's a heart Dr an had the sleeve lost 100 2 yrs ago gained 50 an he's talking omg but what's best for u ask your Dr BEST WISHES ! 265 highest /155 lowest / 185 present WEIGHT lost is a forever journey, |
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WE CAN DO IT!!! TN VSG (04/23/12) Member Since: 04/21/11[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/23/12 8:25 pm Last Edit: 5/23/12 8:25 pm Topic: RE: worried about scarring I was sleeved last month and I don't think my scars are bad. Hell I think my stretch marks is worse than my surgery scars. I also don't see myself wearing a two piece soon always lol. With any of the wls you'll have some type of scaring.    |
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TN VSG (04/23/12) Member Since: 04/21/11[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/23/12 8:09 pm Topic: RE: Looking for a Pedometer I would check out amazon..I just checked it out and its a bunch on there that should suit your needs. Good luck and let me know if you find one please. |
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TN VSG (04/23/12) Member Since: 04/21/11[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/23/12 8:04 pm Topic: RE: 1 MONTH OUT TODAY Hi BluDiva, Its a month and soon it will be a year before we know it lol |
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TN VSG (04/23/12) Member Since: 04/21/11[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/23/12 8:03 pm Topic: RE: 1 MONTH OUT TODAY Time flies when you losing weight lol..I have people looking up to me I have to keep working as hard as I can. |
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TN VSG (04/23/12) Member Since: 04/21/11[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/23/12 8:02 pm Topic: RE: 1 MONTH OUT TODAY Thanks Angenoire, by the way how are you doing? |
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TN VSG (04/23/12) Member Since: 04/21/11[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/23/12 8:01 pm Topic: RE: 1 MONTH OUT TODAY Hi big sis..I feel stronger, healthier and definitely blessed! |
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TN VSG (04/23/12) Member Since: 04/21/11[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/23/12 8:00 pm Topic: RE: 1 MONTH OUT TODAY thats what i had to learn..take one day at a time.  |
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Member Since: 05/22/12 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/23/12 6:50 pm Topic: worried about scarring I'm supposed to have VSG laproscopically... I have never had keloids but I scar VERY easily....my Dr explained that there will be a few small scars....I'm worried that my stomach will look like a tic tac toe board.... what have your experiences been?? |
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 Hamilton, Canada Member Since: 03/17/12 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/23/12 6:33 pm Topic: RE: 1 MONTH OUT TODAY Wow a month !!!, keep up the good work girl. Surgery date May 7 / 2012 Highest 309lbs - Pre Op 297lbs - now 260lbs I know now that my location was never my destination.  Blu-Diva |
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Hamilton, Canada Member Since: 03/17/12 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/23/12 2:06 pm Topic: RE: iron help thanks! Hope you find it. Surgery date May 7 / 2012 Highest 309lbs - Pre Op 297lbs - now 260lbs I know now that my location was never my destination. Blu-Diva |
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RNY (05/03/12) Member Since: 02/26/12[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/23/12 1:35 pm Topic: Looking for a Pedometer Hi everyone. I am looking for a good pedometer to use. I use to have one and if jiggled just a little bit it stated you took 20 steps. Need something to calculates distance as well. Any suggestions? Taking it one day at a time.   |
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 Fort Stewart, GA RNY (03/20/12) Member Since: 02/09/09[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/23/12 12:26 pm Topic: RE: 1 MONTH OUT TODAY Has it been a month already??? Keep up the good work!! - Shaw Proud Army Wife and Mommy HW- 315 CW- 257 GW- 170  |
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RNY (05/03/12) Member Since: 02/26/12[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/23/12 12:08 pm Topic: RE: 2 Week Checkup Thanks everyone for you support. Taking it one day at a time. |
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RNY (05/03/12) Member Since: 02/26/12[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/23/12 12:06 pm Topic: RE: 1 MONTH OUT TODAY Congrats. Way to go!!! Taking it one day at a time. |
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