KittysarusRex
KittysarusRex posted a discussion topic 6 years, 8 months ago
I've been weight lifting for about a month and I've progressively gotten more and more tired and it's been getting harder. My doc says I'm not getting enough calories and I had been doing 1500 and struggled to get that in. He says I should be doing 2
KittysarusRex posted a discussion topic 6 years, 9 months ago
So far this has been the most frustrating part of my weight loss journey. I've lost 100 lbs in a year, I'm at 160lbs and my breasts especially make me feel incredibly self conscious. My boyfriend tells me all the time he loves my body, but I'm not in
KittysarusRex wrote I'm approved! 7 years, 9 months ago
It's been a while, but I've been working hard and I was finally approved for the sleeve. Surgery is July 11th!
KittysarusRex posted a discussion topic 8 years ago
Hello!
I have the issue where I get tired of foods quickly, so I wanted some ideas on what I could eat for Stage 1 and 2 (liquid and squishy foods). I'm okay wish drinking straight water so I don't need anything like Crystal Light to
KittysarusRex posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago
Well, after some discussion, talking to my doctor, and research, I decided I'm going to have the RNY done after all, even though I originally wanted the sleeve. It's the only thing my insurance will cover anyway, but, I'm now officially on my way, woo
KittysarusRex uploaded 2 photos 8 years, 6 months ago
KittysarusRex posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago
Hello Everyone!
I recently decided originally I wanted the sleeve, only to be disappointed to find out that my insurance only covers the band and RNY. The band scares me, and I almost decided to give up until someone told me most peo
KittysarusRex posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago
Hello Everyone!
I recently decided originally I wanted the sleeve, only to be disappointed to find out that my insurance only covers the band and RNY. The band scares me, and I almost decided to give up until someone told me most peo
KittysarusRex posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago
Hello!
My name is Melissa and it looks like the options my insurance will cover for WLS are not good ones for me and at this point, it's the specific method I want, or nothing at all.
I play a full women's contact sport and exercise 3-6
KittysarusRex uploaded 2 photos 8 years, 6 months ago
KittysarusRex posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago
Hello Everyone!
I had a general question and wanted to see if anyone had challenged their insurance who covered other gastric surgical procedures, but not a one you specifically want/need? I want the sleeve and it's the best fit for
KittysarusRex posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago
Hello Everyone!
I had a general question and wanted to see if anyone had challenged their insurance who covered other gastric surgical procedures, but not the sleeve specifically?
I have good reasoning, and I think m
KittysarusRex has a new goal: Lose at least 70 LBS in total and become a healthy/active roller derby chick! 8 years, 6 months ago
KittysarusRex posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago
It is very likely I'm overthinking this, but my insurance says I have to participate in "a physician supervised nutrition and exercise program, over a consecutive 12 month period, including evaluation and management with a licensed dietician, and incre
KittysarusRex posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago
Hello!
My insurance just switched to paying for gastric bypass. I qualify, from what I think, I have a BMI of 37-40 and high blood pressure controlled variably with medication (it's okay sometimes and out of whack others) over the pa