REVISION

May 01, 2013

Insurance APPROVED My Revision from Band to Sleeve~ YAYYYYYYY

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Revising~

Feb 09, 2013

My Doctor informed me he would do a revision for me~ so Now have to wait to find out if insurance will cover most of the cost!! PRAYING!!

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Seeking Revision

Oct 07, 2012

I did really well with my Realize Band in the first year. My band seems to not have the restriction I need ..Never got to a sweet spot..all in all I have lost 35 lbs. Is it all my fault? I don't think so possible some of my own fault...but would like to revise to the sleeve..YAYYY I did lose 35 lbs!! I hope in my near future I can have the revision I want and need!!
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9 wks post op

Jun 24, 2010

Hi Everyone,
I hope everyone is doing well.
I have lost 32 lbs and I am  doing great..had my first adjustment(fill) June 8th 2010
 I recieved 4 ccs...   I really can't tell a big difference in the way I feel, 
I am eating less ...so that is a Great thing!!! I haven't been exercising the way I should so that is on my "MUST DO" List... I hope Everyone has a very Blessed Weekend!!  I'll write more soon!!
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5 weeks post op

May 24, 2010

I am 5 weeks post op today. I have lost about 23 lbs.(woo hoo)
I am able to eat more now and KNOW.. KNOW I need a fill (adjustment)
I haven't been sore..and Haven't exercised at all like I should..but I am gonna start walking again.... had a week off and  now I have gotten lazy.. I think all in all I am doing Excellent... will write more soon!! Have a WONDERFUL week..Mj 

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04-19-2010 Surgery

Apr 23, 2010

I hope everyone is doing well..I had my Realize Band Placed Monday april 19th 2010.. I am doing Great so far. I never real nervous about having surgery  I Think That is due (1) my faith in Jesus Christ and (2) My wonderful Friends who supported me,inspired me and have already begun their own Journey's...It is a Great thing to be able to ask questions and get straight up answers and know what you may/may not face! I have researched and visited Doctors about Weight loss surgery for about 2 years. Gosh it flew by..... I am SO Happy with my decision and have already lost 4.8 lbs this week ...I know that won't always be the case because I am on Phase 1 of the bariatric diet this week.
About my Surgery:  
 I arrived at Trinity Hospital in Augusta at 5:40 am Monday... Checked in at the Day Surgery clinic...waited about 30 minutes got called back....still not all that nervous
(Praise God) was ask to put on a gown. bright yellow warm(yay) socks and a blue hair cap.....
IV In left hand, heparin shot left arm....Spoke with Anetheioligist, Dr. Blaneys nurse who would be with me during surgery. next My husband kissed me bye and I was wheeled to surgery....  a mask was put over my face and I was told to breath (No smell!).  Breathed into a mask about 3 times and that is all I remember until I was awake in my room... I had a morphine drip..so I didn't have hardly any pain. Yes, I was sore but not what I was expecting. I never used the morphine pump that they hook you to and never used any other meds for pain. I was not suppose to spend the night in the hospital but because insurance had already paid for the room.....It was almost insisted That I stay... ( glad I did) Today is 4 days out and I am feeling great.... going to a  Surprise party tonight for my babys 27th Birthday!!!!! Hope everyone has a GREAT Weekend!!!! Mj
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APPROVED...YAY!!!

Apr 08, 2010

I was approved by BCBS in 1 day....Thank you Jesus!!
My surgery is scheduled @1:30 April 19th, 2010.. I will have to spend the night in the hospital because surgery is scheduled late in the day..doesn't matter to me, I am Thrilled to be having my surgery FINALLY!!!!!!!WOOO HOOOO!!!!!
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Another Bump in the Road!!!!!

Apr 05, 2010

Yesterday April 5th 2010, I recieved a call from My surgeons office, they recieved all my Paperwork from my PCP office except one page... I have to summit 6 months of visit notes Diet related to my insurance company...So Of course I was asked to call my PCP office AGAIN.. to get the note faxed to them... then I was told it was the last day I could summit my paperwork  to be approved for the date they gave me for surgery..WTHeck....The only thing I can do is PRAY that the insurance recieves all the paperwork and approves quickly!!!!!  I am so disappointed, What I thought would be the easy part...letting Qualified people ..who know more than me what to do and expect... hopefully will get their act together...I have been researching and going through this for more than 2 years now..I am ready...Being nice as I can... one more thing and I think I might Blow a gasket.....LORD HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!
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Surgery April 19th..2010

Mar 28, 2010

My Surgery has been scheduled for April 19th 2010,
Thursday March 25th, I recieved a call from my Surgeons office, they lost all my paperwork!!!! Now I am not sure what is going to happen..Please PRAY for me !! I am Ready for this to be over so I can be on my way to a healthier me!!!
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Happy!!

Feb 28, 2010

Hello Everyone,
I'm getting so EXCITED Last week I had my appointment with a nutritionist, Psych,and had an EGD all in one day..whew!!
 I am so Happy ...I feel like I am actually getting somewhere!.
I was scared to pieces about having that EGD but a good friend of mine said she had it too and that I shouldn't worry so much about it..  the EGD went Great... scared for nothing!!!!!
My PCP wrote a letter for the insurance company, My Surgeon requires you to attend a class/seminar that he will be teaching..I do that March 6th..I am so ready to start my new Journey!! I am already sampling protein drinks..got new walking shoes.. a Filtered water picture for my fridge...I just Pray my insurance will cover most of my surgery! more thoughts later!!!!!
I want to wear a Dress..I want to wear undergarments and feel pretty in them,  no rolls hanging over(like a extra set of boobs on my back) and have NO red too tight clothes marks..I want to wear something that can actually be big on me...I want to laugh at myself and feel good about ME when I am laughing(maybe not pee on myself) ..
I want to ride a bike, jump rope..Run & play for hours with my grandchildren..I want to Live to be old with my beloved beside me.... I want the sun to shine on my face, The wind to blow through my hair, the sand between my toes, I want to be able to Breath...I WANT MY life back...I just want to be Me who I am on the inside to show on the outside!!!!!!!! 
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