~Sabrina K~
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Hello & Welcome! I have Tricare South and was just banded. I went backwards through everything yet it only took me 3 months from the time I started everything. When I went to get my referral they wouldn't give it for the doctor I wanted whom had the most experience and I trusted. I walked into the base Tricare office and they helped me. That day I switched to Tricare Standard for Active Duty and didn't even need a referral or to do anything else but qualify. The ladies said this was the best way for me to do it. I'm SOOO happy I did!! Good Luck!!!
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I am sooo ready to eat something! Good thing I'm on softs for the Superbowl... YAYA!!! Feeling pretty good. Tired of protein shakes though. Blah! They make my tummy hurt. Bless you all!!
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has anyone felt this? is it normal?
~Sabrina K~ replied to dcowens's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You know I have had the same thing happen. I know my Dr. puts fluid in at surgery but it's been hard for me. I have to make myself and then here come the hiccups which have been horrible. If I drink too fast I feel like I need to burp but nothing happens. I've got some good Protein powder from GNC and I've mixed some MOM in to my drink. I've noticed it getting a little better. Take your time. I sure hope it gets better anyway. -
I feel like i'm doing it wrong
~Sabrina K~ replied to Snowymtnrn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello, I was just banded on the 21st. I started on my liquid yesterday, other than clear. I've noticed that other than my broth, everything I was taking in was sweet. I chose to drink a little pickle juice to get my " salt" fulfillment. Not sure if that makes any sense but to me it did. I have to watch myself cause sodium for me is a big bloat! It makes me retain like crazy. I'm sure you may be hungry, are you writing down what you are eating other than protein? Are you getting enough protein? Are you drinking enough in between to satisfy your thirst or is it really hunger? I've read that is a big one, being able to tell the difference. We are all here learning and here for support. I'm sure you will be fine. Keep up the good work. 13.9lbs lost is better than gained. One day at a time and keep your eye on the prize! Good Luck, your fill will come sooner than you think. -
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TODAY IS MAGNIFICO!!!
I was a little weak but hadn't drank any protein, DUH that was my problem! Today I even got out of the house. It's a beautiful day! -
Watch Out! Here I Come...
~Sabrina K~ replied to jblady's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats! You sound exactly the way I did! I think I actually became obsessed with checking on line with the insurance company and then calling over and over since the "Unapproved" me 3 times. Just paperwork technicalities though. Like said earlier, REALLY take time to learn the post-op. I was so swept up in pre-op questions and insurance, I didn't. LET ME TELL YA!!! I was just banded Friday the 21st, I wish I had. It's different than what I expected. Good Luck on your Journey! Keep us all posted! -
Gooood Tuesday Morning! ok now that I've began to add some texture into my liquids. I can't wait until I can actually "Chew" something! My husband snacking right in front of me has been hard, just the smell of the food, and not being able to have any of it. :)I'm all good though, nothing but head games!!
Have A Fantabulous day!! -
OK, still sore. Let me tell you, DO NOT forget to take your pain meds! I fell asleep when I got home and when I woke up...PAAIIIINN!!! Doing goood now.
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4 more days!! I have all these emotions going on inside it's crazy! I can't wait, my life will be so different.
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Ok. Everything is submitted to Tricare and I am just waiting on my appproval. I was denied first cause the Dr.'s office didn't submit paperwork to my primary insurance. Well, I have a date of January 6th, pending the approval. My Dr. said that with my body structure he didn't think that I needed to go on a pre-op diet. I've heard so much about the .pro's and cons but think that the benefit of the diet is great. I would like to know if anyone has opted to do it when the Doc has said you didn't really need to. I have a fatty liver but he said he didn't think it was that bad cause he couldn't feel it. I keep thinking I should but would like some feedback. Thanks in advance!
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I'm on my way to the hospital for surgery...
~Sabrina K~ replied to Keia's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wishing all of you that are being banded today the best!! I just got approved and can't wait! Praying for a speedy recovery to you all! -
To or Not To do Pre-Op Diet
~Sabrina K~ replied to ~Sabrina K~'s topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you all for your responses! I've decided to go ahead with the diet. Heck, why not!! I have some good dieters tea that I am going to start off with for a good cleansing. I can't wait I am so excited! Thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU!!!! -
YAY!!!! I have my Denial letter from Cigna, thanks to my wonderful HR Dept.!!! I have turned that in to Tricare and waiting now... another step to a new me!!!
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Still playing the waiting game with CIGNA! I had already turned in my paperwork for next years enrollment, I've also asked how to cancel that enrollment as of today. It's been so depressing waiting for them! I got HORRIBLE customer service & still don't understand why it has to go through to determination when I told them it just needs to be denied!!! DANG THEM!!!!
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Hello All! I've been going in circles reading everything I can and finally have the guts to ask/vent. I started the process in October. I have Cigna as primary and Tricare Prime as secondary. I attended the seminar, did my sleep study, got a referral from my doc, did my labs etc. I got everything in and learned that Cigna clearly has an exclusion. On to Tricare...I've called several times and got several answers, so did my Surgeons office. I had my first appt. today and they seem to be very positive about getting approved. I am 33, am 245 & have a BMI of 45, no co-morbidities that Tricare lists. They did NOT submit my claim to Cigna due to the exclusion, I did NOT do a psych. appt at all and my referral came from my doc that is NOT my PCM. I'm so worried that I'm not going to get approved and will have to start all over. However, they set a tentative surgery date of Dec. 17th.????? Has anyone used Tricare Prime as a secondary insurance? GEESH!!! This has been a process, let me tell ya! I'm so discouraged for some reason, yet it could be because everything always goes wrong for me. Keeping my fingers crossed!
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HATE the fact that I elected to get insurance "Just Incase" through my employer!!! I should've stuck with Tricare as my ONLY one. CIGNA is a pain!!! Really??? Why put my paperwork through to Pre-determination for authorization when I am telling you it's EXCLUDED in my policy??? AHHHHHH (screaming)