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SummerTimeGirl and 2 others reacted to Skbysnk44 for a post in a topic
Hi Everyone! I have my gastric sleeve on May 25th. I started my 2 week pre-op diet yesterday and going off caffeine ( why not hit 2 birds with 1 stone right? [emoji2957]. I'm very nervous and excited at the same time. Would live to hear success stories to boost my confidence. Sent from my SM-G988U using BariatricPal mobile app -
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Monique1123 and one other reacted to catwoman7 for a post in a topic
it depends on the insurance company. Hopefully you'll get it covered! However, if you have GERD, I'm not sure you want to get the sleeve. Bypass is usually recommended for GERD sufferers, since there's about a 30% chance that the sleeve will make the GERD worse (bypass, on the other hand, often improves GERD - if not outright cures it) -
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lizonaplane reacted to Monique1123 for a post in a topic
When I called to set up my appointment they told me that my insurance offers a "Fast Track" program which gives me the option of getting the surgery done as fast as I would like. I'm super excited about that! Based on what I read from other people with Aetna you just need 12 nutritionist/dietician visits which you can do once a month - 12 months or once a week which can have your surgery done in 3-4 months! -
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lizonaplane reacted to Monique1123 for a post in a topic
Right! That's what I was curious about. My insurance does have a list of comorbidities that it must be if your under 40 BMI but joint pain isn't on that list. So I was wondering if that would count or if they were pretty strict on it being HBP/Sleep apnea because I don't think I have any of those. However, I think having swollen knees/ankles should count for something, jeesh! -
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lizonaplane reacted to ShoppGirl for a post in a topic
My BMI was under 40 and they approved it based on comorbidity of joint pain. But as catwoman7 mentioned you may want to seriously consider bypass if you suffer from GERD. That was one of the first questions the doctor asked me. -
1 pointUPDATE Well....quit smoking! Passed my nicotine test. Pre op requirements completed. Packet being sent to insurance next week! Now the wait begins.
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1 pointI had gastric sleeve surgery March 18th this year. Today is 7 weeks post-op. I'm missing pilates. When can I resistance train again? I did light pilates yesterday and slept 11 hours last night.. is it too soon?
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229... my first real milestone
1979grit reacted to kristieshannon for a post in a topic
7 lbs a month is great! That is 84 lbs over a year, putting you at 145 this time next year. Keep up the good work, make sure you’re tracking your intake, following your program, moving your body, and keeping well hydrated and you’ll hit your next goal in no time.
