Jamie Z.
Jamie Z. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago
im being told insurance will cover with the right code but the ones the office tried didn't worked. They used r109, r112, and r113. All of which to my research seem to be unexplained pain and nausea. Any reason why they shouldn't be using the band m
Jamie Z. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago
has anyone been able to keep their weight off or keep losing after band removal without revision?
Jamie Z. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago
Anyone who was able to get insurance to pay for band to bypass with a bmi of under 35? My band has not slipped, but I have tons if complications.
Jamie Z. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
2 year surgiversary - Two years ago yesterday I had my realize band placed. It has NOT been easy. I have had 2 unfills, one small and one larger. That being said, training to be an endurance athlete,...
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Jamie Z. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
veritcal incision on tummy tuck - I had my consult with Dr. DiNIck today and he is recommending the tummy tuck with a veritcal incision. I am fidning lots of pics of other surgeons without the long veritical scar ...
Jamie Z. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Nsv, just plain bragging - This past sunday I completed my third half marathon, my first since either almost 2 years ago. I didn't train for it, just my usual 20-30 miles a week. My goal was 3hr 30min, and...
Jamie Z. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
bcbs ppo mi - Has anyone been approved for any excess skin (most likely a panni removal in my case) through BCBS in Michigan?
Jamie Z. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
a quote i wanted to share - I think I may incorporate this quote into my next tattoo, but I think this applies to a lot of us on here.
"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the chan...
Jamie Z. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
almost 18 months post op.. - ok, so I am just plain bragging, but I deserve it! I have gone from a 20/22 to an 8/10. I am currently working with a personal trainer for those last 20 before my cruise in April...
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Jamie Z. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Band Tightening - So prior to say September, as I lost weight, I would lose some restriction. Now as I get towards goal, it seems as I lose I get tighter, has anyone else experienced this?
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Jamie Z. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
nsv - So not only did I go on my first date since my breakup & first be "skinny". I tried on a pair of 7/8 jeans when shopping yesterday. Yes they were tight, yes they were too small to...
Jamie Z. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
couple of recent nsv's - Just a little public pat on the back to me. This weekend I tried some knee high boots on...and they zipped! Over long johns! (Shopping pre-haunted hayride). And for number 2 I b...
Jamie Z. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
so its been one year... - Today is my surgeversary. I have celebrated with my Fave lunch, chicken shwarma.
Today the scale said 191..a total of 74lbs lost.
I have gone from a 20/22 to a 12/14. I actua...
Jamie Z. uploaded a photo 12 years, 8 months ago
Jamie Z. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
surgiversary - So it will be one year Friday. Anyone ever do something to celebrate? Ideas?
Jamie Z. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
salt - Has anyone else had intense salt cravings? Ever since my surgery almost a year ago. I used to fill my salt shakers every couple months now its every couple weeks. I don't retain...
Jamie Z. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
I'm declaring onederland! - According to my scale at home I am at 197! The docs showed 204 on Wednesday but that was fully dressed in jeans. My scale has shown 197 for almost a week now so I am declaring on...
Jamie Z. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
band & heat - It wasn't until my last fill that I began to have any issues with anything being stuck. I have had a horrible time the past couple days. I had to pull over this am on my way to w...
Jamie Z. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
nsv - So I tried on swimsuits yesterday & they were out of 14 tops so 8 said screw it 8 will try a 12 and it fit! Also through the encouragement of my fiance I've been wearing one of th...
Jamie Z. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
i confess... - I purposefully & willfully overate. I had one of my faves fatoosh salad and chicken shwarma. At least it isn't too bad for me!
Jamie Z. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
victorias secret - So I have to rant. VS sale started today & I need bras. So I go in and ask to be measured, and she measures me a 44b! I was a 42c before surgery! They measured my band size above...
Jamie Z. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
bento box - I've seen the bento box on eggface's blog and I wanted to know if anyone uses it. It looks like it will help get me back on track. I'd like to know others thoughts before I splurg...
About Me
MI
Location
27.9
BMI
Surgery
08/26/2010
Surgery Date
Jan 13, 2011
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