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05-13-2008, 12:03 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 270
Weight Statistics
5' 6"
Height:
309 lb Start Weight:
141 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
168 lb Weight Loss:
-29 lb Lb Left to Lose:
54.3689320388 % % Lost:
12/01/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index49.8684573003 BMI Start:
22.7555096419 BMI Current:
27.4357208448 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Has anyone had wls with the UCD Health System? I have Blue Shield CalPers HMO. My doctor sent the referral and a week later they sent me some paperwork to fill out. They do all of their appointments in house, i.e. therapy, nutrition, nurse, etc. They said the doctor would review my paper work and get back to me in a week, if they need more information or further tests.
I have been over weight since I was 13, have been on every diet imaginable! Last week was the straw that broke the camels back. I got on a flight to New York and I could not fit in the seat! I have not flown since 05'. I was 20-30 pounds lighter.
Anyways just looking to see if anyone has had any experience with UCD Health System. So far they have been wonderful and the referral went so quickly.
What I am worried about is that I do not have the associated health problems with being over weight. Though I do have a thyroid problem. Will they still consider me if I have a thyroid problem? Do they consider me a high enough risk to get the surgery?
My BMI is 49.5 and I weigh 305 (my highest ever). I weighed 260 when I got pregnant with my first daughter and 283 with my second daughter.
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05-13-2008, 02:32 AM
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Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us.
Congratulations on your process going on smoothly.
Your BMI in itself should be good enough.
Also, how well do you sleep. Often, overweight people have sleep apnea without being aware, and sleep apnea is one of the co-morbs that qualify you for weight loss surgery, so that may be worth looking into.
((((((HUGS)))))) May your journey go well.
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05-13-2008, 04:44 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 2,573
Weight Statistics 12-19-07 Start Date:
1-29-08 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
286 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
121 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.3076923077 % % Lost:
eventually Goal Date:
Body Mass Index50.6570924666 BMI Start:
29.2252456538 BMI Current:
26.5684051398 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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You sound like you meet the requirements as far as I've learned just from your BMI alone. And no, thyroid shouldn't be a problem as long as it's in good control.
Welcome!
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05-13-2008, 07:58 AM
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Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 5,595
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
339 lb Start Weight:
177 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.7876106195 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index54.7100550964 BMI Start:
28.5654269972 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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welcome and good luck on approval!!
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05-13-2008, 09:37 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Palm Coast, Florida
Posts: 278
Weight Statistics May 5, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
307 lb Start Weight:
181 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
31 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.0423452769 % % Lost:
June 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index49.5456841139 BMI Start:
29.2109733701 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hi,
You're about the same size as I was. I didn't have any other problems except that I have sleep apnea. I have BC/BS and was approved within 1 month. I started the entire process in mid Jan. 08 and just had my surgery last Monday. Good luck to you.
Angie
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05-13-2008, 11:44 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 270
Weight Statistics
5' 6"
Height:
309 lb Start Weight:
141 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
168 lb Weight Loss:
-29 lb Lb Left to Lose:
54.3689320388 % % Lost:
12/01/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index49.8684573003 BMI Start:
22.7555096419 BMI Current:
27.4357208448 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Thank you ladies!!!
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05-13-2008, 11:46 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 9,445
Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 June 18,2012 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
363 lb Start Weight:
226 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
137 lb Weight Loss:
56 lb Lb Left to Lose:
37.741046832 % % Lost:
When I get there again Goal Date:
Body Mass Index52.0793877551 BMI Start:
32.4240816327 BMI Current:
24.3897959184 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Welcome to the boards. Im Vickie. No honey I live in Virginia so I dont have a anwser for you on the health system you have chosen, but there are others here from you part of the country who may have. You being more than 100lbs overweight should do it for you unless your insurance company requires other things to come into play to have it done. That is one way to find out for sure. Call them up and ask if they pay for the surgery and what provisons they have? I surely hope you have no comorbititys but after your put though various test it may show signs of somthing that could help you out to get it approved. Remember sometimes you have to cut alot of red tape to have this surgery done but its all worth it.
Im sorry about your plane ride honey. I know that would have been so embarrasing. We all got to a point in here that deterimed our decision for this surgery. Good luck with everything and keep us updated.
__________________ Remember Tough times never last Tough people do... This Ribbon is for our Lady Lisa and all the women that fight this ugly disease. RIP Jerry my friend
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05-13-2008, 11:50 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: AZ
Posts: 2,178
Weight Statistics January 1, 2008 Start Date:
January 11, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
339 lb Start Weight:
145 lb Current Weight:
149 lb Goal Weight:
194 lb Weight Loss:
-4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
57.2271386431 % % Lost:
July 4, 2009 FIREWORKS, BABY! Goal Date:
Body Mass Index53.0891067053 BMI Start:
22.7077300067 BMI Current:
23.3341501448 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Welcome! I don't have this insurance, but I DO have a thyroid disorder. I had joint and back pain, but no high blood pressure or diabetes. I was approved no problem- the insurance is getting smart......if you don't have a lot of problems now, you will later! Hopefully yours is the same- prevention is becoming cheaper for insurance and they seem to be approving more WLS than ever before. (according to my surgeon)
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