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Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Submitted, Approved, Date Set, all in 2 Days! - OK, so yesterday I called my program office to ask if the office manager ever called my insurance company (Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MI/MESSA) to verify that I had no additional ou...
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Pre-Op: 1st Color Run 5/2014
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Pre-Op 1996
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Pre-Op 2011
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Pre-Op: 8/9/2014
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Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 12 months ago
Insurance problems... - Called my surgeon's office to ask if they had my bloodwork results. The nurse said yes and that they were going to look everything over and submit to the insurance company.
Got a ...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 12 months ago
Question about protein/amino acids - During my 1st nutrition class, the NUT told us that protein is made of amino acids that get absorbed in the small intestine. And that we should eat 20-30g of protein per meal fir b...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 12 months ago
Bloodwork Done? Check! - Got my fasting bloodwork done on Tuesday. Just called the lab and it has been faxed to my surgeon's office. Going to call them tomorrow to make sure they got it, then HOPEFULLY the...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 12 months ago
Protein Water - After surgery, I have to be on clear liquids for 6 days. I am terrified that during the months after surgery, I will have hair loss, and I don't have that much to begin with.
I re...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Grants for WLS? - Happy Sunday everybody. So I am always messing around online seeking information about stuff. I came across this website that supposedly gives partial and full grants for WLS.
For...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Question about eating/drinking to retain protein f - I talked with my NUT on Wendesday and asked her if it was OK for me to eat right after I drink something. She said "No, you want to wait at least 20 minutes after drinking to eat; ...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Well, that appointment didn't quite go the way I p - Just had my appointment with the therapist and surgeon. LOVE the therapist so far. I have been holding in all my stress and ended up blubbering like a baby.
OK, so just had my 7th...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Dr. goal weight, My goal weight - My doctor has never given me a goal weight. I am thinking 140 foir my goal but qccording to the weight chart for my height, that is way too high (I am 5'2"). At the same time, I do...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Bariatric Advantage RECOVER Program - I subscribe to Maxx Benson's youtube channel and one of his videos mentions him getting free Bariatric Advantage supplements. I thought it was a hoax but I printed out the form, fi...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Everybody has an opinion/comment whether you asked - I told the person who I report to that I would be off work for a while because I am having WLS. Today during a meeting, she said that I looked like I was doing well with my diet ch...
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Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
New To Michigan Forum - Hi everyone. I have been in the Lakeland Regional Healthcare weight loss program since 12/9/13. My insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shield/MESSA) requires a 6-month program before they w...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Viactiv - Does anyone use the Viactiv chews that are 500mg Calcium and 500mg D? I have checked the stats against the Bariatric Advantage chews and they are about the same.
I am hoping to ge...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Vitamins and Protein Powder - OK, I know you guys are probably tired of me asking about vitamins, but I found a multivitamin/mineral liquid that I think I can put in my protein shakes if it has sufficient stats...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Vitamins - Hi, I just found some prenatal vitamins at the store. Can someone tell me if they meet the vitamin requirements? In addition to the prenatals, I am also taking 5000 IU Vitamin D, V...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Blood Pressure Meds - I have been very light-headed for a while. I am wondering if I need my meds adjusted? I had a dabocle yesterday and tore my cornia and in the ER the nurse took my BP and said it w...
Dawn .. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Single Serve Blender and Fruits - I just ordered a Hamilton Beach single serve blender and was wondering if anyone has used this brand http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hamilton-Beach-Single-Serve-Blender-Red/16553374 I re...
