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12-29-2006, 12:47 AM
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| Whipper Snapper |  No date yet
Oh, I don't have a surgery date yet. MY doctor mentioned it a couple of years ago, but I did not feel like fighting GHP insurance. Since then , GHP is now covering it. I am actually switching to United Health Care. I know they all have their requirements, and I am sure United HC is going to put up a fight since we will be new to them. I guess the first step is to talk to my PCP? I don't know where to start.
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12-29-2006, 01:09 AM
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Start talking with your PCP, but also start looking for a surgeon as well. Good luck, ((((((HUGS))))))
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12-29-2006, 06:30 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,796
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
5' 5"
Height:
310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 51.5810650888 BMI Start:
27.7872189349 BMI Current:
26.4560946746 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass     | My Muffin...
JUST wanted to say the best way to see if you meet all the requirements is start your journey and start meeting with local surgeons. AS far as meeting with your PCP first depends once again on the type of insurance you have. IF you need referals for specialists then you need to begin there for a referal. IF not then you can start phoneing surgeons in your area to begin. I met with two surgeons. THE one i went with first has you attend his information seminar...and once you complete that he then sets up your first appointment with him. THEY are best to know for sure if your situation meets the requirements of insurance companies. SOMETIMES when your not a 100 lbs over weight other weight related problems help get approvals. EVERY surgeon is different. GOOD LUCK and i look forward to getting to know you as your journey begins!
__________________ LISA  http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass  |
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12-29-2006, 06:37 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kuwait
Posts: 2,638
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics for ever! Start Date:
4/18/06 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
335 lb Start Weight:
173 lb Current Weight:
154 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
19 lb Lb Left to Lose:
48.3582089552 % % Lost:
9/18/07 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 57.4963378906 BMI Start:
29.6921386719 BMI Current:
26.4311523438 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  Awwww muffins come here ....
Awww Muffins come let me hug you a tight warm ((((((((((((((HUG))))))))))))))))) please don't be depressed and trust me this surgery is the key to happy healthy life coming after!!! I have been obese my entire life!! I was a big kid since I was 5 years old! I guess it's inherited and also our parents didn't know how to show their love except by feeding us! my entire childhood, teenagehood, adulthood were miserable and I was always trapped in the house afraid if somebody sees me will make a hurtful comment and the more I stayed at home the more I ate and the more I gained weight! I had all the difficulties you're having now! I was hyper tensive on my first pregnancy and I almost died on my 2nd labor!! and after that moment I decided that I have to do something to this problem or it's better to end this life! seriously I had suicidal thoughts! I pray for you, I hope that you'll get the acceptance from your insurance company. Trust me the WLS will buy you a new healthy life! Can't wait to hear the good news from you  Love, Hanadi Quote:
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12-29-2006, 10:31 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,796
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
5' 5"
Height:
310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 51.5810650888 BMI Start:
27.7872189349 BMI Current:
26.4560946746 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
WOW hanadi! I didnt know all that about you. THANKS for shareing! I too been over weight all my life. and fully relate to your post. I cant say i ever considered sucide but i would hide home and not want to go out and be seen. ASHAMED of how i looked and felt. ((((((HUG))))))))))
__________________ LISA http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass |
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12-29-2006, 12:43 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: i live in wisconsin
Posts: 601
5' 5"
Height:
30 BMI Goal:
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YOU ALL ARE GREAT ON HERE AND VERY HELPFUL. DON'T GET ME WRONG HERE, but, I would love to have breakfast with DEB as well.  One of the seasoned vets from the site. lol She is a great inspiration to everyone on here. The memory will be etched in your mind forever. I am sure of it. p.s. HEY KAT! They can't be the only ones meeting. You are the closest one to me. ROAD TRIP IN THE FUTURE??????????  Where exactly do you live in the cheese state anyway? JUST CURIOUS.mike |
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12-29-2006, 12:58 PM
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| Super Moderator  Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: illinois
Posts: 510
Weight Statistics 9/12/05 Start Date:
9/12/05 Surgery Date:
Height: 317 lb Start Weight:
184 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
133 lb Weight Loss:
34 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.9558359621 % % Lost:
09/12/07 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
29 BMI Current:
24 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
hey muffins i live in vandalia,bout 65 or so miles east of you i think huggs christy
__________________ ChristyBlue surgery 9/12/05 open RNY BMI 51/29 315/185/150  130 pounds lost
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12-29-2006, 04:38 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Elkton, MD
Posts: 553
Weight Statistics 2 Nov 06 Start Date:
2 Nov 06 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
258 lb Start Weight:
132 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
-8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
48.8372093023 % % Lost:
Nov. 2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 44.2807617188 BMI Start:
22.6552734375 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Hi Muffins, Welcome to this board. There is lots of good info. here. I'm still learning myself. I had my surgery on the 2nd of Nov. 06, so I'm pretty new here too. As far as my wls journey, I had no other health problems except being the 100 lbs. over weight. Although the pulmonogist found out that I have sleep apnea....ug! I tell you what the dreaded CPap machine is a hassle  . As far as your journey, I would talk to your PCP first, see what the insurance company will pay for and what referrals you need. Then start making your appts.I had several clearances to complete before I could get my surgery. I had to have a EKG, Echo, Stress test, EDG, psyc eval., nutrition classes, pulmonologist(sleep study) and finally a Bariatric internist. To this date, I have lost 34 lbs. in almost 8 weeks. I am pleased!!!! I am on my way to a healthier, longer life, hey.... The road is NOT easy, I say take on day at time which will make things a whole lot easier. Keep us up date on your journey! Debbie LAP RNY GASTRIC BYPASS 11/02/06 258/224/140
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12-29-2006, 07:25 PM
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| Whipper Snapper |
Hey Muffins, I had my surgery on Dec. 5th. Went home on the 11th. By the time I went home I was off my diabetes meds. I took my blood sugar once since I came home and it was 85 with no meds. Total I've lost 31 lbs. Still on blood pressure meds and cholesterol, but I'm expecting to get rid of the blood pressure meds when I lose more. Before surgery, I couldn't walk any distance or excercise. My feet and ankles would swell. I was miserable. When I'm able to get out and walk, I expect it to be a lot easier. Good luck to you. Linda |
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