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06-26-2006, 06:36 PM
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| Whipper Snapper |  Looks like I'm the new kid on the block Hi everyone, this looks like a great sight to be and be kept informed. A little about me.....Male, 5'8" 270 lbs, BMI about 41-42. Am on high blood pressure meds and also lipitor for high cholesterol. I am in Miami  and have started the process of my WLS with Cleveland Clinic in Weston. Anyone have info on them? Initial visit was about 2 weeks ago, they gave no indication that there would be any problem.....when I left they gave all my prescriptions for tests that they will need, they called back the other day and scheduled me for my endoscopy for 7/18. Being put to sleep for that so I am not concerned. My insurance is Cigna. Any input on Cigna? My PCP is very cooperative. About the only thing Cigna requires is that I supply them with 6 months of weight monitoring with my PCP. It looks as though my surgery is going to be in Sept or Oct. What can I expect in terms of the recovery process? I know everyone is different and the recovery is going to be different for some, but any input would be greatly appreciated. Hope to hear from you guys soon......thanks  |
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06-26-2006, 06:55 PM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: May 2006 Location: In the country
Posts: 336
Weight Statistics August 2006 Surgery Date:
Height: 210 lb Start Weight:
141 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
69 lb Weight Loss:
16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.8571428571 % % Lost:
August 2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38 BMI Start:
25 BMI Current:
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Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Well, most men are wimps, so recovery will probably be worse. JUST KIDDING! I'm pre-op, waiting on insurance approval. It's a different insurance than yours, so can't help you out with that. I'm hoping for surgery the first part of August, so I'll keep you informed about what you have to look forward to. Glad you have joined us. It's a great site with lots of helpful info.
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06-26-2006, 08:25 PM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh
Posts: 476
Weight Statistics 11 May 06 Start Date:
Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
230 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
80 lb Weight Loss:
70 lb Lb Left to Lose:
25.8064516129 % % Lost:
| You Will Be Surprised How Fast These Next 6 Months Will Go By, And All Of Your Testings Being Done. I Had A Different Insurance And Had No Problems Having Everything Ok'd. I Hope It Goes As Well For You. My Surgery Date Was May 11th., Went Back To Work In A Little Over 3 Weeks, And Other Then Getting Tired Alot, I Did Ok. I Would Recomend You Checking With Your Dr. On How Long You Should Be Off. I Feel Good Now.,and Can Walk Now With No Problems. It Fels So Very Good.... Good Luck To You And Welcome To The Sight, There Is So Much Info Here For You.. Robbin
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06-26-2006, 10:19 PM
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| Super Moderator  | Welcome to the board, Knightron. Thank you for joining us. Hope you feel at home here. What type of surgery are you contemplating? Bypass? Open? Lap? Lap band? DS? Your journey will also be influenced by the type of surgery. There's plenty of posts in here, so I hope you'll find some Qs to your answers in the posts already up. And of course, keep posting your Qs, we all try to help. 
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06-26-2006, 10:25 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kuwait
Posts: 2,331
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics for ever! Start Date:
4/18/06 Surgery Date:
5' 3" Height: 335 lb Start Weight:
177 lb Current Weight:
154 lb Goal Weight:
158 lb Weight Loss:
23 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.1641791045 % % Lost:
9/18/07 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 59.3361048123 BMI Start:
31.350718065 BMI Current:
27.2768959436 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |  Go for it!!!! First of all welcome on board, good to have males on this website heheheheh. My only advice for you is GO FOR IT!!!! IT HAS GIVEN ME A NEW LIFE! I'm very grateful to God first, to my surgeon and to this great support group. I'm more in peace with myself and others. My life is happier now
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06-26-2006, 11:47 PM
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| Cub Reporter  | Augh i hit post before I wanted too... i meant welcome aboard!!! then i was going to say... my hubby is a cuban from miami.. go HEAT!!! (and here we are in the heart of dallas... giggle)
__________________ Michelle  Pre-Op "Reality is the leading cause of stress amongst those in touch with it." ~jaNe wAgNEr |
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06-27-2006, 06:25 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    | HI knightrom! Welcome to the boards! AND i look forward to getting to know you thru your posts! this is a great famiLy here! all the best
__________________ LISA  http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass  |
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06-27-2006, 07:46 AM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: May 2006 Location: South Carolina
Posts: 372
Weight Statistics July 11,2006 Start Date:
July 11,2006 Surgery Date:
Height: 235 lb Start Weight:
132 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
103 lb Weight Loss:
-3 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.829787234 % % Lost:
July 11,2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 41 BMI Start:
22 BMI Current:
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Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Hi Knightrom and welcome! This board is great! I am pre-op too and all I can say is every insurance is different but I am sure your doctor's office can give you some inside info. I have united healthcare and they are known to be great with gastric bypass suregery. Good luck and please feel free to make yourself at home and ask any questions we have a lot of seasoned people here and it is great!
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