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Upper GI

OK I was ordered to have an upper GI done to make sure there aren't any ulcers or tears in my esophogus or stomach. I must say it was the most difficult portion of this process to date. Not that the procedure hurt or anything (i didn't feel a thing) but the liquids they make you drink to get the images leave quite a bit to be desired of!! All I can say is bare through it. How aweful to have to do that all over again. :smile:
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Approval!!!

Yeah I received my approval letter from BCBS today in the mail. A copy was mailed to my doctors office as well, so once they receive their letter the coordinator will call me and I will get scheduled! Can't wait. I'll keep you all posted. :tt2:
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Bcbs

OK I'm logging off for the day and I am going to force myself to have a good outlook. I just spoke with BCBS regarding a claim they didn't pay (turns out they don't cover nutritional services at a hospital or outpatient clinic) and while I had them on the phone i asked about the process. The customer service rep was really nice. She told me her friend had the procedure done in November and how great she's doing. She gave me encouragement, stating the plan doesn't require you to lose weight in the 3 mnths just to go through the program. She also said not to freak if by chance I get a rejction letter. Most often its becuae some piece of info is missing and once they receive it, the procedure is approved. So I guess I can sleep better at night. Enjoy the weekend!
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Leg Edima (sp)

OK so i had my last appointment today in my 3 month supervised weight loss attempts. Sad to say I haven't lost any weight. In fact, I may have gained weight during the last 3 months. Don't take me the wrong way, I've been watching my intake, exercising, and all, but my doctor noted I am carrying a lot of excess water weight. I am already on 2 blood pressure pills and I have an extra water pill to take as needed, but I was told not to take it daily, so I haven't. The result, a lot of extra water weight which is messing with my numbers. My PCP put a note regarding this in her letter to the bariatric team so they would know the cause, I just hope its enough to get me approved. I don't think I could face rejection.
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chriper

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Last Appointment

OK tomorrow is my last appointment with my primary care physician for the 3 month supervised weight loss attempt. I am a little nervous about it. I haven't had much of a weight loss even though i appear smaller. I am afraid they will deny me because of this. I've done all i could do, so now it will be a waiting game.
chriper

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The Process

Well here we are at the end of July and in about a months time I should hear if I will be approved for surgery by my insurance company. I have one last apppintment with my primary physician on 8/19 then all the paperwork will go to BCBSIL for approval. I pray that it goes through. I can't wait to go to the gym and have people stare becuase they admire my body instead of wondering what I'm doing there. I'm looking forward to my skinny jeans becoming my fat jeans, and most of all I'm looking foward to being off of high blood pressure meds. I tell you this 3 month waiting period is racking my nerves.
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