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01-28-2007, 01:15 PM
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| Newbie  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois
Posts: 6
Weight Statistics Height: 217 lb Start Weight:
217 lb Current Weight:
162 lb Goal Weight:
55 lb Lb Left to Lose:
Body Mass Index 39.9 BMI Start:
39.9 BMI Current:
29.6 BMI Goal:
|  1st Appt. Is Scheduled.... Hello - from Chicago! I've been reading, researching having WLS and came across this forum. I knew I was interested in WLS in Jan. ’06; I visited my PCPat Northwestern Mem. Hosp. on my birthday in Jan. '06 - she told me to purchase a rice cooker and to cut back  . I joined WW {again} in March, ’06 - lost approx. 20 lbs. & here I am again in Jan. ’07 with more weight than I had this time last year. This happens every year – diet/lose/gain +.I have my first appt. with Dr. Robert Kushner at Northwestern’s Wellness Group 01/30/07. I’ve read a lot about his WL approaches; he’s written a book on WL - his Northwestern profile list his areas of interests as: Nutrition/Diet Counseling, Obesity, Weight Loss/Management. They have sent me paperwork to turn in for my initial visit. They ask you to ensure your Insurance will cover visits w/Registered Dietician & Health Psycologists. The receptionists says I'll have to attend 4 classes (1 month apart). I began an excel spreadsheet listing all weight loss attempts since 2000. This is my first time being at 40 BMI, therefore, I won’t have medical documentation to show 5 yrs of 40 BMI. Almost all previous doctor’s appt., have recorded the times after I’ve lost weight. I’ve never been under a supervised diet. I began this week documenting EVERYTHING I can remember & will from this point on, because I have a fear of dealing with my Aetna Open Access HMO. Since 2000, I’ve been on slim fast, medifast, WW x2, south beach, nutrisystem. I know HOW to lose weight… haven’t learned how to keep it off. So, if things don’t work out with getting approval for WLS {I’ll be completed crushed}, yet I’ll be ready to work with the Wellness Center on to assist me w/losing & learning to keep it off (hopefully). Currently, I’m not diagnosed with anything. I’ve had a hysto surgery in 2000; Vag. Prolapse surgery in 2004 & hemmie surgey in 2006. I snore so loud that I wake myself up – so, I wouldn’t be surprised if I actually have sleep apnea. Both my sisters have been are diagnosed. Please wish me luck and give me any / all advice possible. Thank you!
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01-28-2007, 02:15 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
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 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass     | HI Nfaith2lose! Welcome to the forums! GLAD you found our family for all your support needs As for you approval its difficult every insurance company is different. I am sure for you pre op clearances you will see a pulmonary specialist to confirm the sleep apnea.. most sugeons require it. GOOD luck....and im sure you will get thru the process! KEEP us updated of all your steps! hugs
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01-28-2007, 04:27 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii
Posts: 3,626
Blog Entries: 9 Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
120 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
110 lb Weight Loss:
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47.8260869565 % % Lost:
June 23 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.0629552549 BMI Start:
21.9458896982 BMI Current:
22.860301769 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  and Welcome to our little family. This is a great support place very knowledgable people here |
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01-28-2007, 07:03 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Elkton, MD
Posts: 513
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 and welcome to RR! Glad you found this site. It's truely the place to be when your journey begins. Good Luck with the steps to a healthier life. Keep us informed on what's going on with you. Keep on Keepin' on, Debbie LAP RNY GASTRIC BYPASS 11/02/06 258/215?/140
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01-28-2007, 11:57 PM
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| Super Moderator  | Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. Looks like you have your plans for attack lined up. Good luck, and (((((((HUGS))))))) May your journey go well.
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01-29-2007, 10:54 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois
Posts: 6
Weight Statistics Height: 217 lb Start Weight:
217 lb Current Weight:
162 lb Goal Weight:
55 lb Lb Left to Lose:
Body Mass Index 39.9 BMI Start:
39.9 BMI Current:
29.6 BMI Goal:
| Hello & Thank you for all of the greetings! I'm on the line cancelling my appt. for tomorrow - since Aetna just told me that they will not pay for a dietetian unless you are diabetic. Before I cancel - I'll ask Northwestern to quote me price on the seeing the dietitian. Continued Success to all today!
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01-29-2007, 11:13 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
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 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | ((HUG))) im sorry the insurance isnt covering the dietician! IT can be frustrating! I know my surgeon offers a nutritionist at his office thats free. hang in there has to be a way to get over this little hurdle! hugs
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01-29-2007, 03:30 PM
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| Big Loser Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MW
Posts: 127
Weight Statistics 3/27/07 Start Date:
3/27/07 Surgery Date:
Height: 336 lb Start Weight:
236 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
86 lb Lb Left to Lose:
29.7619047619 % % Lost:
7/1/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 61.4 BMI Start:
43.2 BMI Current:
27.4 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | One piece of advice something I've learned the hard way. Most ins. companies will not accept your version of keeping track of weight loss attempts. It must be umbrelled under a doctor or a program like Jenny Craig, WWs, medifast, etc. HTH!
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01-29-2007, 03:33 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
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 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | YES some doo require a six month doctor supervised diet, not all. SORRY for those that have to ride that out! SO frustrating
__________________ LISA http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass |
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01-29-2007, 03:46 PM
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| Cub Reporter  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miami FL
Posts: 84
Weight Statistics 1/15/07 Start Date:
Height: 304 lb Start Weight:
287 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
17 lb Weight Loss:
147 lb Lb Left to Lose:
5.59210526316 % % Lost:
12/31/07 Goal Date:
| Hello NFaith2Loose, Welcome to our forum. It's very nice to be able to talk to people and talk about our different situations related to our overweight problems. I have an HMO too. I know it doesn't cover the surgery but I made the phone call to Avmed anyways and try to speak to someone to let me know if there was any possibility in that If I have health related issues, would they cover me for the GBS. I was told that that my PCP has to be the one to send Avmed themselves a letter determining the health issues that I have now. I'm already a diabetic. I have poor circultation, sleep apnea, breathing problems while I walk fast or go up the stairs, no menstruation because I'm insulin resistance, High blood pressure, High cholesterol, High triglycerides and water retention. The only thing good I have is my heart. Thank God for that!!! My BMI is 49. I have an appointment with my Pulmonologist on Feb. 2nd. And, I've already gone to a group session with my surgeon. Got alot of feed back. I also have an appointment with my surgeon on Mar. 6th for the first time after the group session. Before that day, I must have letters from my other doctors explaining why I need to GBS. So, if you have HMO and you have health issues, you'll probably have a chance for them to cover it. I mean it's worth the try. Don't give up, there's always light at the end of the tunnel.  Leyva29
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