kalio posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

Well I just found out Friday that my surgeon wants to revise my sleeve to RNY due to extreme reflux (I can't keep my food down most of the time).  I was just looking at my policy and I do not have WLS benefit.  Is there anything that I or my surgeon ca


kalio posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Just talking it through -  Had my first stall and was ok with it, after being on this site I was well aware that it was going to happen.  Now I'm 5 weeks out and have the worst case of head hunger ever!  I ...

kalio posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Full liquids -  Ok so I've been on full liquids since Friday and I'm not going to lie I AM SICK of cottage cheese and instant mashed potatoes.  Does anyone have any ideas?  I can start pureed on ...

kalio posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Home today -  Well had surgery on Monday had hiatal hernia repair too.  But I have to say I feel fabulous!  There has been minimal discomfort, and most of that was gas pain!  Thanks to the OH f...

kalio posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
TOMORROW! -  Well tomorrow is the big day!  Been on my liquids this week and down 12 lbs.  Can't wait to be on the other side!

kalio posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Getting closer -  Nut appointment on Monday then one week til surgery!  August 1st I am joining the losers bench!!!

kalio posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Change in date -  Well work was giving me a hard time about my surgery date so instead of being sleeved in July I had to postpone until August 1st kind of disappointed but I guess its just 2 extra ...

kalio posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Got a date today! -  Got my date for revision from band to sleeve today, July 18th is the big day.  Not going to lie I am a little nervous but I am excited to get on with the rest of my life!

kalio posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
APPROVED!! -  I received my approval for revision from band to sleeve.  I am so excited I have my appointment with my PCP on Friday to get medical clearance then we will schedule a date.  I am ...

kalio posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
appeal letter help -  Ok I received my denial letter and now I need to write my appeal letter.  Any suggestions as to what I need to put in it other than the obvious.  Any help would be greatly appreci...

kalio posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
insurance issues -  I have the band and have nothing but problems for at least the last year.  My physician is recomendintg revision the sleeve but the insurance company denied the first letter stati...

kalio posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
revision from band to sleeve -  I have had my band for 2 years and it was fabulous in the beginning but about 7 months into it I started having problems and they just don't go away.  My surgeon has recommended t...

kalio posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
revision from lapband to sleeve -  I currently have the band and it started out great but have had nothing but trouble for the last year or so.  My surgeon suggests revision to the Sleeve.  However Blue Care Networ...
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