danvet posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
high serum b-12 level - 18 mos post op and maintaing 130# loss. Labs drawn and everything is perfect except b 12 (serum) is 1900. Why so high? Why do I need to cut back?

danvet posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
11 weeks out with questions -  I am now 11 weeks post-op and have many questions.  Hopefully you all will have answers or advice for me. 1) Still having problems getting protein in.  Using shots now. 2)  ...

danvet wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
Moving Forward -   Out of the gates and running!!  I am nearly 7 weeks post-op from Roux-en-y on 12/6/11.  Surgery was tough and I really did have some pain, but after the 2nd week I really fel...

danvet posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Help! Stricture??? -  So I'm about 7 weeks out now and am on the soft to regular foods.  Over the last 2 weeks I've noticed that some foods I have no problems with it passing through my system, others ...

danvet posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
2.5 weeks post op and in holiday hell -  I will be 3 weeks post-op tomorrow and have had to suffer through the holidays.  I am very happy and excited about my surgery and everything is going so well, though I know I need...

danvet posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Big increase in pain 6 days post-op -  I am 6 days post-op, hap lap RNY, have a drain.  Was feeling really pretty good, minimal pain.  I did some running around today for errands, about 2 hours worth and since then pai...

danvet wrote a blog post 12 years, 4 months ago
Appoved - A lot has happened since 10/7/11.  I've seen Dr. Heydari for my consult, had my psych eval, attended my pre-op classes, and today was notified by insurance that I've been approved!...

danvet posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Approved - I finally got approved for surgery.  Called Anthem today and was told they mailed letter yesterday and surgery has been approved for a one night stay.  I'm guessing if I need mo...

danvet posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Submitted to Insurance -  I am so excited I feel as though I could either pee myself or yak!!  Sorry to be so graphic, but the surgeons office has submitted the paperwork to the insurance company for appro...

danvet posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Not sure what to do -  I'm at the point now where the office coordinator returned my e-mail regarding my questions about if she received my paperwork and how will I know when my information was submitte...

danvet posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Frustrated with process -  I've been through all the hoops including medically supervised weight loss for 6 months though didn't need to, I saw the NUT and bariatric RN, Sleep apnea, had my EGD over summer,...

danvet posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Getting Nervous, consult on Thursday -  Well, I'm almost through this process and I'm down to what I think is the final steps.  I have my surgical consult on Thursday at 8am with the surgeon and I guess then all my info...

danvet added a goal 12 years, 5 months ago
To be as healthy and teach my daughter healthy living!!

danvet wrote a blog post 12 years, 5 months ago
Moving along with Centegra and Dr. Heydari - Well, here I am, kind of half way through the beginning of the process.  I've chosen Dr. Heydari at Centegra for my surgery and I have to say, I didn't have a good experience with ...

danvet posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Getting started finally!! -  Well, I attended the WLS seminar on 9/28/11 and got my paperwork mailed out last week.  Yesterday I hear backl from the program coordinator what my next steps are.  So I had to do...

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danvet posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Heading to another WLS seminar. -  I attended a weight loss seminar at Alexian Brothers this last Saturday and tonight I am attending another one through Centegra.   I kind of feel like I should really go to at ...

danvet posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Day 1 of not smoking - Today is my first day of being smoke free.  Funny how it seems that it's not that bad, yet.  I know it's going to be difficult.  I've been smoking for 31 years but I've read here o...

danvet posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
depression and pre-surgical psych eval -  I'm just wondering if anyone can give me some insight.  I'm in the beginning of this whole process. I've done everything except the psych eval and nutritional consult.  My concern...

danvet posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Wisconsin - I've been looking at weight loss surgery for years and now my journey is begtinning.  I wonder if anyone here has Anthem Blue Cross Wisconsin PPO.  I called them today and they say...
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