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05-01-2007, 12:15 PM
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| Whipper Snapper |  Hi!...I am New
Hi!...I amnew to this forum and too am waiting on insurance approval. My surgery is set for Jun27th. I am very scared and excited all at once. I've been reading through this forum and am glad to have found it. It seems like everyone has had so many great experiences. I am wondering about the people that have had the surgery - which medical conditions did you have before that you don't have now. I have terrible acid reflux, difficulty breathing, and pain in all my bones......I would love to hear your experinces with your health these days. Maryann  |
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Yes, you can often get insurance cover for your Weight Loss Surgery. Our own Craig "Big-T" Thompson has been there and done that, and he's written an e-book about it.  |
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05-01-2007, 12:24 PM
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Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. Please pull up a chair, make yourself at home. I have split your post from the original thread to give you an independent thread, as you deserve one for your own when saying hi. Wishing you that your approval comes in soon. ((((((((HUGS)))))))) May your journey go well.
__________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun."   Just a li'l bit 'bout myself  |
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05-01-2007, 12:38 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 MARYANN! welcome to the board!!!! WHAt an exiciting yet nerve wracking stage you are in waiting for the insurance approval. WOW your question is interesting.....well i guess all i can say is im one VERY healthful chic now. I dont have borderline diabetes, i dont have daily body aches from carring around the extra 150 lbs, i am not at risk for a stroke or heart attack, my blood pressure is normal actually on the lo side now, my cholestrol is fine, i dont have sleep apnea now, i sleep thru the night verses wakeing hourly to pee (annoying and never was fully rested), my knees no longer hurt, i can run up steps verse huff and puff when i got to the top the list goes on and on! I am thankful for the surgery giveing me a healthy life now. HOPE that sort of helps but looseing 143 lbs makes a big difference in my health!!! I look forward to getting to know you thru your posts kudos
__________________ LISA  http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass  |
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05-01-2007, 02:55 PM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Snowy Colorado
Posts: 177
Weight Statistics 11/13/06 Start Date:
3/27/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 1"
Height:
227 lb Start Weight:
132 lb Current Weight:
127 lb Goal Weight:
95 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.8502202643 % % Lost:
before I am 60 (3 1/2 yrs) Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.8865896264 BMI Start:
24.9384574039 BMI Current:
23.9938188659 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | MaryAnn, welcome,welcome. Your post sounds so much like me. I was scared to death, wondering if this was the right decision and wondering if I would be the one that couldn't make it work. WRONG, WRONG, WRONG, I was giving myself 4 insulin shots a day in my big old fat belly, then taking 4 diabetes pills a day and 2 different high blood pressure pills and other pills and no vitamins. I too had sleep apnea like Lisa. I got up to pee about 3 times a night. My back ached as did my joints and I couldn't walk 5 steps let alone 5 blocks. BUT>>>>>>>>on March 27th,2007, I had RNY and I am so happy. I am 5 weeks out and am off all insulin, off all diabetes meds, only taking 1/2 tablet of my blood pressure meds and taking vitamins. I no longer use my CPAP for my apnea. I walked 1 mile in 20 mins on the treadmill just yesterday. I HAD to go and buy a smaller size of panties this weekend and the compliments are oh so wonderful. I love my life. I am so happy that I can't begin to tell you. So much has changed and I owe it all to my 'new little best friend-my pouch AND the wonderful support I have received 6 months before my surgery and now 5 weekd post op, from this site. You will find this is a dear group of friends that will make your journey easier and you will never be alone through anything you go through on your journey. Welcome again and keep in touch. You ARE doing the right thing.
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05-01-2007, 04:36 PM
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| WLS Master Guru Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisiana
Posts: 899
Weight Statistics 4/23/07 Surgery Date:
Height: 385 lb Start Weight:
257 lb Current Weight:
190 lb Goal Weight:
128 lb Weight Loss:
67 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.2467532468 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 62 BMI Start:
41 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Maryann, I am only 8 days post op, I have sleep apnea and high blood pressure. This surgery was the answer to my prayers and I look so forward to really dropping pounds. This is a great site you will love it here. Roz
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05-01-2007, 07:19 PM
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| Whipper Snapper |
Thanks everyone for your very sincere words. I am looking forward to getting my life back. I used to be such an energetic and fun loving person. Although I still am, my weight gets the best of me. I don't have any children and would love to have a couple. I want to be the kind of mother that is able to run after her children and carry them withour having constant pain in the back, knees and ankles.....I'll keep you all posted on my insurance approval or disapproval. Keep posting your stories. They are so inspiring.
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