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The reason for the conversion is to fix the Gerd and the hiatal hernia..he can't guarantee further weight loss. At least that is what my surgeon told me.
Every plan is different so really your first step is to understand what your coverage is and what those requirements are. Your insurance company should be able to tell you what their requirements are before you meet with a surgeon. For example, they may require a center of excellence be used, you should know that before you start or you could end up going through one process and then having to switch. I would call your insurance back and stay on the line until someone can walk you through what the plan requirements are -- also see if you have a nurse advocate with your plan or a benefits admin with your company that can help get you talking to the right person.
Hello. I am getting ready to schedule my first appointment for wls. I watched a seminar and am nervous but looking forward to the next step.
I started looking into my insurance (UHC) and saw some people mention the 5 year weight history although this may vary by plan I believe. I tried to call and speak with a UHC worker and was basically told I had to have the appointment and see if I qualified and they were not able to tell me via phone.
I have not seen doctors super regularly over the last 5 years. I've also been pregnant three times (one loss) Gaining 65+ lbs losing 85 only to gain 85+ back. I went to my doctor several times about weight loss and tried various diets, so my weight during those has fluctuated, but again, never consistent doctor visits and no consistent 5 year history to go off of.
Now I'm feeling bummed that I may be denied despite meeting the other criteria.
Any insight on what happens in these sort of cases-- pregnancy/inconsistent visits/ weight changes?
should i post the link? im not trying to sell anything. I just took action, did my research. Its not a magic button but in conjunction with the diet the clinic provided me with, and with the other instructions it was literally my life saver.
no you should not post any advertisements here, which is essentially what you are doing. Thst is against TOS of this site snd you have already been reported.
I did the NG tube for 8 days and lost 7lbs, so doctor pulled it and back on liquid diet. He found a blind loop near pouch, its supposed to be 1cm and mine is 6cm so he is doing a resectioning if I can put on the weight I lost from tube feed. I have appointment Thursday to talk about surgery so hopefully get it scheduled and be eating again soon. I really appreciate the support, I don't know anyone who has as many complications as I have. It's definately been a journey
This is a site for weight loss surgery.
Janet in Leesburg
DS 2/25/03
Hazem Elariny
-175
Work with your primary doctor to start documenting problems (rashes, hard to walk, etc.) Then find a plastic surgeon who specializes in bariatrics. They can also start documenting issues (rashes, etc.) and work to help you get insurance to cover a tummy tuck (mine did).
They generally want you to be at your goal weight for a minimum of 1-2 years before plastics.
Janet in Leesburg
DS 2/25/03
Hazem Elariny
-175
yes, understanding your problem. this must be fought from within, deficits must be replenished. The doctor advised me to take biotin, I don't know what to say, it seems to help, but not much less hair remains on the comb. added another hair mask, hair became more manageable
What can i do about my excess skin on my stomach that hangs down to my knees that makes it hard for me to walk and enjoy life
I was doing some chair exercises for awhile that made me feel a little stronger. You can look for chair exercise videos to follow on youtube if you want to try it, but it is probably better to ask a doctor before starting anything.
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