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Appt with Dr. Snyder and Insurance Stuff!!
Jul 08, 2009
Well, the appointment went very well, I had all my consults and met with Dolly, the insurance gal.
She is awesome, too!!
Seems my insurance DOES want 6 months of Dr. Supervised diet. Well, I think I may have that.
I have been seeing my PCP EVERY month since Jan and mostly about my weight. She has me on the Byetta pen, and portion control, etc. I think that this MAY be OK. I am seeing her on Friday and will ask to look through my file and have her send Jan to Present to Dr. Snyder's office. We may be able to go sooner than I think!! We shall see!!
I am excited and Dr. Snyder said I was a good candidate, etc. BUT!! I GAINED 3 POUNDS since I saw my Primary!! Yea. I couldn't believe it either. SHEESH!
BUT he said he measured me at 5'7. HMMMM!!
Keep on Keepin' on! I am excited and will do whatever it takes to get this band!
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She is awesome, too!!
Seems my insurance DOES want 6 months of Dr. Supervised diet. Well, I think I may have that.
I have been seeing my PCP EVERY month since Jan and mostly about my weight. She has me on the Byetta pen, and portion control, etc. I think that this MAY be OK. I am seeing her on Friday and will ask to look through my file and have her send Jan to Present to Dr. Snyder's office. We may be able to go sooner than I think!! We shall see!!
I am excited and Dr. Snyder said I was a good candidate, etc. BUT!! I GAINED 3 POUNDS since I saw my Primary!! Yea. I couldn't believe it either. SHEESH!
BUT he said he measured me at 5'7. HMMMM!!
Keep on Keepin' on! I am excited and will do whatever it takes to get this band!
8 July, 9:45 A.M. Consult with Dr. Snyder
Jul 04, 2009
I am very excited and am hoping for a quick approval. The docs I went to for my consults said they would be sending everything over to Dr. Snyder SOOOO I will take all the paperwork I faxed and my blood work results, too, just in case.
NOW I am vacillating between the Realize band and RNY. Hm. I will probably go with the band; but I have been reading loads of info on RNY. I want to ask Dr. Snyder his opinion.
But, for now, it's the Realize Band.
I am working this weekend, like I do every weekend and I keep thinking of how nice it will be to NOT be so friggin huge. I am drinking..OK OK OK Trying to drink 60 - 80 OZ of water a day. I notice, too, that when I don't drink 3 pots of coffee, I don't have the acid reflux issue. YAY! ;) GO FIGURE!
MORE GREEN TEA!
So my excitement mounts and I cannot wait to meet the doc!!
I am hoping for quick approval and then ..SURGERY!!
Cheers!
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NOW I am vacillating between the Realize band and RNY. Hm. I will probably go with the band; but I have been reading loads of info on RNY. I want to ask Dr. Snyder his opinion.
But, for now, it's the Realize Band.
I am working this weekend, like I do every weekend and I keep thinking of how nice it will be to NOT be so friggin huge. I am drinking..OK OK OK Trying to drink 60 - 80 OZ of water a day. I notice, too, that when I don't drink 3 pots of coffee, I don't have the acid reflux issue. YAY! ;) GO FIGURE!
MORE GREEN TEA!
So my excitement mounts and I cannot wait to meet the doc!!
I am hoping for quick approval and then ..SURGERY!!
Cheers!
FINISHED with Consults!
Jun 17, 2009
I finished my consults on 12 June; I am cleared for surgery!!
Now, I wait for the appt. with Dr. Snyder on 8 July! I am so excited!!
I would love to get approved quickly and move on this right away!!
If I could have my surgery on a Monday a.m., I can be at work on Wednesday for my overnight shift!
Since I tolerate General Anesthesia so well, I will not have any problems. I should not have waited this long!
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Now, I wait for the appt. with Dr. Snyder on 8 July! I am so excited!!
I would love to get approved quickly and move on this right away!!
If I could have my surgery on a Monday a.m., I can be at work on Wednesday for my overnight shift!
Since I tolerate General Anesthesia so well, I will not have any problems. I should not have waited this long!
Almost Done with Consults!!
Jun 10, 2009
Went to the Cardiologist yesterday and I am CLEARED for surgery!! My EKG was fabulous! The doc said, 'Why are you here?' and I laughed and said Dr. Snyder wants a Cardio consult. The cardio doc was awesome and we talked about philosophy and agreed that I am a good candidate for the band.
THEN this a.m. I went to my PCP and had the necessary blood work done for Dr. Snyder, had a pregnancy test (!) NEGATIVE (YAY!) and need to get in with and OB/GYN for birth control/tubal ligation/Essure.
My NP also did verify my diagnosis of Diabetes; I knew that as I have been using the Byetta Pen and diet to control my sugars. SO! One more thing for the insurance company to look at when we go for approval.
AND my weight certainly is a HUGE factor in that.
My joints are really paining me today; it is overcast here and that contributes to my overall malaise.
I work tonight so I am gearing up for my overnight shift. I truly love what I do and that helps, too!
Psych consult Friday and then I wait for the appointment with Dr. Snyder on 8 July!! ExCITEMENT Abounds!!
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THEN this a.m. I went to my PCP and had the necessary blood work done for Dr. Snyder, had a pregnancy test (!) NEGATIVE (YAY!) and need to get in with and OB/GYN for birth control/tubal ligation/Essure.
My NP also did verify my diagnosis of Diabetes; I knew that as I have been using the Byetta Pen and diet to control my sugars. SO! One more thing for the insurance company to look at when we go for approval.
AND my weight certainly is a HUGE factor in that.
My joints are really paining me today; it is overcast here and that contributes to my overall malaise.
I work tonight so I am gearing up for my overnight shift. I truly love what I do and that helps, too!
Psych consult Friday and then I wait for the appointment with Dr. Snyder on 8 July!! ExCITEMENT Abounds!!
Psych Consult next Friday, 12 June!!
Jun 05, 2009
I made the appointment with a LCSW who takes my insurance.
I have the appointment next Friday 12 June at 11 A.M.
I am getting more excited about this!!
I will have had all my consults DONE and in the office to Dr. Snyder when I meet with him on 8 July!!
WHICH MEANS hopefully quick insurance approval. YAY!
My knee is still hurting today but I did use my knee brace most of yesterday. Feeling a bit better, more like everything is falling into place with getting this surgery done! After the consults are finished, it is just waiting for my appointment with Dr. Snyder.
I am also seeing my PCP, who is a Nurse Practioner and wonderful. I think she is the most awesome person and care-giver. I am going to have her run the blood work and send a copy of my file to Dr. Snyder.
I just want everything to be smooth when we apply for approval with my insurance. I think it will be a breeze as I have already spoken with my insurance co. several times regarding this and do already know that the Realize band is covered!
EXCITING! A whole new life, without pain, is becoming a reality.
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I have the appointment next Friday 12 June at 11 A.M.
I am getting more excited about this!!
I will have had all my consults DONE and in the office to Dr. Snyder when I meet with him on 8 July!!
WHICH MEANS hopefully quick insurance approval. YAY!
My knee is still hurting today but I did use my knee brace most of yesterday. Feeling a bit better, more like everything is falling into place with getting this surgery done! After the consults are finished, it is just waiting for my appointment with Dr. Snyder.
I am also seeing my PCP, who is a Nurse Practioner and wonderful. I think she is the most awesome person and care-giver. I am going to have her run the blood work and send a copy of my file to Dr. Snyder.
I just want everything to be smooth when we apply for approval with my insurance. I think it will be a breeze as I have already spoken with my insurance co. several times regarding this and do already know that the Realize band is covered!
EXCITING! A whole new life, without pain, is becoming a reality.
Outcome of all those tests!!
Jun 03, 2009
I met with the pulmonary Dr. today and he said that my weight does not help my breathing but I have a diagnosis of asthma!! I asked him, pointedly, if losing weight would help. I told him my previous experiences going under general anesthesia and how I came out of it rather quickly with no adverse side affects....He did say that I am a good candidate and that yes, the WLS will help my air way obstruction.
My weight is 323. I still think I am 5'6, but I will have my PCP do the height check. 10 years ago I was 5'6 1/2...Where did that inch go!?
SO I am sitting here at work, at 4.36 AM (I work overnights Wednedays 6p - 6a) and I am wanting this surgery so badly!!! I am berating myself a bit because I should have stopped smoking 5 years ago, I should never have let myself get so HUGE and wish I could walk without huffin and puffin and feeling like my lower back is on fire...I guess I could wallow in my BS but I will NOT.
I am taking the steps to cure this weight issue and I know I can do it!! I just wish it was faster!!
SO Next week is my Cardio Consult. I sent all my paperwork to Dr. Snyder's office (faxed) and now, the consults will roll in and hopefully I will have a complete file so we can go for quick approval and schedule the surgery date.
I think about what it will be like to walk without being in pain.
What will it be like to actually MOVE again without my joints creaking and my gut getting in the way?
What will it be like to wear a NORMAL size? What will it be like to actually SWIM again and love it?
I used to be an athlete and I DO see that person in there...wanting to come out.
I want to not hurt anymore. I want my ankles to NOT swell anymore. I want to walk my doggies. I want my back to quit hurting. I think of my mother, who has let herself go, and I do not want to be crippled, never to leave the house. She never leaves the house. EVER. She has my Dad pretty much take care of her and the thing is, they are not young spring chickens!! My dad has arthritis and my mother weighs at least 500 pounds. She is excited for me and feels that it would be wasted on her; she loves food too much. For me, food is fuel. If I wasn't in so much pain, I WOULD work out and I know that losing weight will help that.
I am rambling. I just want the surgery now. I want my life back. I want to be able to walk all over campus instead of struggle. I can barely walk...and it is embarrassing.
ANYWAY!!
Not too much longer here at work and yes, the process is exciting. I am excited and hopeful and really can't wait to get my life back and join the loser's bench!!!
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My weight is 323. I still think I am 5'6, but I will have my PCP do the height check. 10 years ago I was 5'6 1/2...Where did that inch go!?
SO I am sitting here at work, at 4.36 AM (I work overnights Wednedays 6p - 6a) and I am wanting this surgery so badly!!! I am berating myself a bit because I should have stopped smoking 5 years ago, I should never have let myself get so HUGE and wish I could walk without huffin and puffin and feeling like my lower back is on fire...I guess I could wallow in my BS but I will NOT.
I am taking the steps to cure this weight issue and I know I can do it!! I just wish it was faster!!
SO Next week is my Cardio Consult. I sent all my paperwork to Dr. Snyder's office (faxed) and now, the consults will roll in and hopefully I will have a complete file so we can go for quick approval and schedule the surgery date.
I think about what it will be like to walk without being in pain.
What will it be like to actually MOVE again without my joints creaking and my gut getting in the way?
What will it be like to wear a NORMAL size? What will it be like to actually SWIM again and love it?
I used to be an athlete and I DO see that person in there...wanting to come out.
I want to not hurt anymore. I want my ankles to NOT swell anymore. I want to walk my doggies. I want my back to quit hurting. I think of my mother, who has let herself go, and I do not want to be crippled, never to leave the house. She never leaves the house. EVER. She has my Dad pretty much take care of her and the thing is, they are not young spring chickens!! My dad has arthritis and my mother weighs at least 500 pounds. She is excited for me and feels that it would be wasted on her; she loves food too much. For me, food is fuel. If I wasn't in so much pain, I WOULD work out and I know that losing weight will help that.
I am rambling. I just want the surgery now. I want my life back. I want to be able to walk all over campus instead of struggle. I can barely walk...and it is embarrassing.
ANYWAY!!
Not too much longer here at work and yes, the process is exciting. I am excited and hopeful and really can't wait to get my life back and join the loser's bench!!!
Pulmonary Consult...Breathing Tests, EKG, Walking Test . . . .
Jun 01, 2009
SO I did not know what to expect this morning as I got ready for this appointment.
I had to do a series of breathing tests and then an EKG, which I have never done (and came out FINE!) and then the walking test. ... 6 minutes, brisk pace. UM YEA. I couldn't do it all, as I had to sit down and rest because of my hips and back hurting. AND THEN I was panting!! YAY! (sarcasm).
SO! I had to get a blood gas drawn and everything was normal.
BUT!! I got on the scale and I am 323 and I lost a 1/2 inch. I am 5 foot 5 1/2 inches. WHICH makes my BMI higher and ergo, a better candidate for surgery. BUT! I am still mortified that I couldn't even walk for 6 minutes straight.
I know that this surgery, the Realize band, my sticking to the diet will help ALL THESE things.
Also, I quit smoking cold turkey 20 Jan 2009. I have had a cig here and there, but not constantly. NOW, NO MORE of having one, EVER. Just not worth it. I want to lose this weight so I can actually WALK for 6 minutes and not be panting and sweating and out of breath and my back killing me.
It will happen!
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I had to do a series of breathing tests and then an EKG, which I have never done (and came out FINE!) and then the walking test. ... 6 minutes, brisk pace. UM YEA. I couldn't do it all, as I had to sit down and rest because of my hips and back hurting. AND THEN I was panting!! YAY! (sarcasm).
SO! I had to get a blood gas drawn and everything was normal.
BUT!! I got on the scale and I am 323 and I lost a 1/2 inch. I am 5 foot 5 1/2 inches. WHICH makes my BMI higher and ergo, a better candidate for surgery. BUT! I am still mortified that I couldn't even walk for 6 minutes straight.
I know that this surgery, the Realize band, my sticking to the diet will help ALL THESE things.
Also, I quit smoking cold turkey 20 Jan 2009. I have had a cig here and there, but not constantly. NOW, NO MORE of having one, EVER. Just not worth it. I want to lose this weight so I can actually WALK for 6 minutes and not be panting and sweating and out of breath and my back killing me.
It will happen!
Realize Coverage!!
May 29, 2009
I got the word just about 10 minutes ago that the procedures for the Realize LapBand are covered by my insurance!! Of course, this isn't approval, and it does need to be shown as medically necessary BUT!! I have a good feeling about this!!
By my BMI, it is medically necessary!!!
Going forward!!
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By my BMI, it is medically necessary!!!
Going forward!!
Appointments Made!!
May 29, 2009
WELL!! I have made my Cardio and Pulmo appointments and left a message for the LCSW that I would like to do the psych eval. This way, I can have all the consults done and ready for when I meet with Dr. Snyder on 8 July.
I feel really good about this!! I think this will make the process go a lot faster! Ya know, quicker approval!
AND these dr.'s are all covered on my PPO plan. EXCITEMENT!
This is moving forward and I feel great:)
YAY!
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I feel really good about this!! I think this will make the process go a lot faster! Ya know, quicker approval!
AND these dr.'s are all covered on my PPO plan. EXCITEMENT!
This is moving forward and I feel great:)
YAY!
What is it with some people?
May 27, 2009
I have my appointment with Dr. Snyder on 8 July. I am excited.
Of course, it seems to me that when I tell people close to me, some are questioning my decision.
Some think that I am "taking the easy way out" and others, well..they seem to think that no matter what, Iam beautiful the way I am and I agree, but I am not healthy at this weight. I posted some pics, where I look totally HUGE. I know I am too heavy; I want to change that. That is why I am going through with this process.
I need to nap before my overnight shift. More later!
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Of course, it seems to me that when I tell people close to me, some are questioning my decision.
Some think that I am "taking the easy way out" and others, well..they seem to think that no matter what, Iam beautiful the way I am and I agree, but I am not healthy at this weight. I posted some pics, where I look totally HUGE. I know I am too heavy; I want to change that. That is why I am going through with this process.
I need to nap before my overnight shift. More later!
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May 10, 2009
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