Stacey Nicole
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Waiting.....I have decided to just let go. It'll happen.....I can't control everything. Hoping to have news soon
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How long did you have to wait for insurance to approve your surgery after your surgeon submitted your paperwork? I have Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO of Mass. I'm so nervous!!!
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Yay! Approved & 02-14-2012 Surgery Date Scheduled!
Stacey Nicole replied to sabrina140's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thats the best surgery date ever!!! haha Hopefully I will be 2 weeks behind you - Were submitting in a couple of weeks! -
Saved my vacation time - only to learn that I cant submit to insurance for 3 weeks and will now lose almost 20 hours of my vaca time!!!!! UGH!
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Does anyone know the percentage of sleevers that develop a leak? I just did some reading in these forums and they scared the daylights out of me!!!! My surgeon has never had a leak - I am hoping I do not get one either! Lack of long term data makes me nervous!
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Thanks everyone!
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1st Official Vsg Appt Today!
Stacey Nicole replied to SrHogan's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My seminar was Oct 10th and my Surgeon Consult was Oct 26th - I am still atleast a month out and you know what? The time flies!!!!! Hopefully next week will be my last Nutritionist meeting, but I havent really lost weight like she wanted so we will see how that goes!! The holidays were rough! Good luck to you both on your journeys.....I cant wait to be on the losers bench! -
Should I Tell My Family I Want To Have Wls
Stacey Nicole replied to Suzannesh's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I told my family and friends when I Decided to do the surgery. Even before any of my preop appointments. I got every reaction in the book and it took a while to gain the support of some pretty important people in my life. Now everyone knows, and as I get closer to submitting to insurance (this month) I am getting more nervous - but I don't have to worry about hiding anything and I have the support I need. Being honest can be hard but it pays off in the long run! -
Mushy Foods - I Need Your Input!
Stacey Nicole posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone! I hope you all had a nice holiday:) I am starting my diet for the nutritionist this week and she asked that I start experimenting with some of the mushy foods so that they won't be such a shock to me when i have to eat them. She suggested I try pureeing some chicken - the idea of that makes me sick!!!!! Please tell me what your favorite mushy foods were! I would really appreciate the feedback! I am hoping this will be my last appointment with her so we can submit to insurance and get the ball rolling!! -
Nervous about psych clearance....having it today!
Stacey Nicole posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm going to the psychologist for the first part of my psych exam to get approval for surgery. For some reason I am so nervous!!! I've seen a therapist so I kind of know how this sort of thing works - except I have to fill out a questionnaire for the first two hours that I am there. Hopefully it all goes smoothly! Maybe it's more excitement than anything - I can't wait for my new life! -
When it rains it pours! I have 100 things that clearly would require me to move my surgery plans - I WILL NOT! I have to put myself first!
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Just keep swimming....swimming.....Trying to be patient while finishing pre-op appointments!!
Hopefully they will be done in 1 month and then we can submit to insurance! -
I have my dietician appointment tomorrow. I have no idea what to expect.....anyone care to share with me? Thanks!
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Yesterday was my nephews first birthday. It was a fantastic party and he was the cutest thing I've ever seen. I just wish I had been in a different frame of mind while being there. Being pre-op, I hate buying new clothes, nothing is fitting right, and no matter how hard I try to look nice I always hate the end result. It is as if my brain has already had the surgery and is expecting results! I have never felt fatter - and more aware of my size than I am right now. It is a completely miserable experience! My process is moving along as a nice pace - and I hope to have surgery in January. Why does that seem like light years away?
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Size 20 Dress anyone??????
Stacey Nicole replied to Stacey Nicole's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Thanks so much for the offer I have found something to wear! Happy holidays! -
I need an outfit for my upcoming holiday party. I am most likely having surgery in January and the idea of spending so much on something that will not fit me for long drives me crazy! I thought I would try here in case anyone was getting rid of something! Thanks
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I'm Bulimic And Getting Vsg
Stacey Nicole replied to ATeam's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I just finished my psych eval. I passed and the doctor is also going to take me on as her patient after surgery! I love therapy! Everyday my life is about family, work, and most of all - my twin 5 year olds. To have a solid hour once a week that is about only ME is great. I can't wait! I've done the whole BS a therapist gig in my past (forced to see a therapist young after my mother passed away) and I know for a fact that doesn't help. We all got to our weights for a reason - we all have a food addiction or eating disorder. We have all overeatten and been depressed about it. You are not alone in this struggle but don't for a minute think having surgery will "fix" your bulimia. You need to put the work in. And we will all be here to support you! Good luck -
Sooo Did Everyone Have A Nice "last" Thanksgiving?
Stacey Nicole replied to fluffylibra30's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I deffinitely anticipated being sad about having my "last" thanksgiving. It wasnt at all what I thought it would be - at one point I looked at my plate and wished I was post-op and Eatting what my 5 year old was Eatting! I didn't finish what I put on my plate - which was enough to feed a family of 4 sleevers lol -
By George! Dare I Say Thin?
Stacey Nicole replied to sleeve 4 me's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You look amazing! I can't wait to experience the same thing next year! -
So sad that I have to wait an entire month for my pulminary appointment!!!!! I am going to see if they have cancellations though - I was hoping for surgery approval before Christmas
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Where Is Your Support When You Need It?
Stacey Nicole replied to EnjoyingWhoIAmBecoming's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm having a similar issue. My best friend of 16 years needs everything to be about herself. It's a constant need for me to support her. I told her I can't do it anymore and I need her to support me as well. I figured that's a good move since I'm trying to help myself and I will need her. She was offended and said that we might as well not be friends. How does that even work???? I think the big thing is figuring out what roles your friend plays - are they healthy ones? I don't think mine are. I have no idea what's going to happen with her and I but I can't put her first and I won't feel guilty about it! Good luck - sorry for rambling here lol
