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$350 Psych Eval Derailed My Plans
Misstxdiva replied to Misstxdiva's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks everyone for the advice. Going to have to look into things. This has me so stressed out! -
Preop Surgeon Shopping
Misstxdiva replied to BeautiifulEvolution's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't live in NJ so i cant recommend locally.but I can tell you I went thrOugh 4 surgeons and walked out of an appointment with one before I found the current one. What sold me is he kept it real with me. Told me his suggestions, educated me and didn't shove a procedure down my throat. I felt comfortable and at ease. Took me 3 years to get to this point. Good luck and congrats on your decision to start the process. -
Preop Surgeon Shopping
Misstxdiva replied to BeautiifulEvolution's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Negative Medical Professionals
Misstxdiva replied to MyVSG2012's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ive learned to tune people out. I just say "Oh ok thank you" and move on to the next subject. People are entitled to their opinion but only you know what's best for you, you know. -
$350 Psych Eval Derailed My Plans
Misstxdiva replied to Misstxdiva's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Make matters worse just found out I have to do 2 more months of visits and will have to find a new surgeon so I can pay $0 out of pocket. No big deal about the surgeon just took me forever to find one I was comfortable with. Lord give me strength to hold it together and make it through. I know it'll be worth it. -
$350 Psych Eval Derailed My Plans
Misstxdiva replied to Misstxdiva's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well the psych place told me with insurance it's be $350. Haven't met my deduct so that's what I pay out of pocket? -
Before And After Pic- 4 Weeks On The 7th....35 Pounds So Far
Misstxdiva replied to megannadine's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats!! You look great, can def see the difference -
One Month Out Gastric Sleeve Surgery - I Think I Can See A Difference In Pics Now!
Misstxdiva replied to Sonja's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You look great! Congrats -
296 To 204 - Last Pic In The 2's!
Misstxdiva replied to june13sleever's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congrats! You look amazing! -
I fly often. Mostly to Europe. I'm 375lbs never once had to buy two seats. I'm a bit OCD when it cOmes to my airline seats. I look at my seating everyday and if I see someone is sitting next to me I'll change my seat to a empty one lol. I always get aisle seats, request my seat belt extender. I've been lucky to not be on too many sold out flights. People I sit next to have been tiny and nice to let me fly with the armrest up. Airlines I fly frequently is Continental and United. Comfy seats no problem. American Airlines is good too.
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Oh ok I get what you are saying. I know for me besides the diet. I have to see the nutrition every visit. Do my labs, EKG, and chest xray and a psych evaluation. I don't have to lose any weight while on the 4 month plan.
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Have you contacted your insurance company bariatric department? They would be able to give you the low down. I am switching from Aetna to UHC Choice Plus in Jan and UHC is going to be assigning me a case manager. They said the case manager will be the one to tell me everything I need to know. Also my suregon's office has been really helpful. They were able to tell me what the requirements were and everything. I find that with the info I find online isn't always the case based off of the people I talked to with my type of insurance. Some cases are different where they require certain things of others.
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Ok so next month is "supposed" to be my last appointment before my paperwork gets submitted to insurance BUT switching from Aetna to UnitedHealthcare come Jan 1. I am so desperate for this surgery it is not even funny. I think I am worrying myself sick about getting denied with the new company and having to wait longer. I'm 25 years old and 375lbs. Recently was told I was slightly diabetic which means I am diabetic (as my mom says you either are or you aren't). Had a diabetic scare when I was visiting my mom in the hospital. Started shaking and felt like I was going to pass out, turns out it was because I hadn't eaten in 4 hours, blood sugar was less than 80 . It was awful. My knees are in pain and at work walking from buidling A to building C is literally hell on my lower back. I'm actually ashamed I let myself go like this and that it has gotten to this point. I just hope they approve me right away for surgery and get me on the pre-op diet. My body is in so much pain I'm ready to take charge NOW and get my life back. Just thought I'd vent and get support. I've been really depressed lately. Thank you everyone.
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Congrats! You look great :-)
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*sigh* Feeling Down In The Dumps
Misstxdiva replied to Misstxdiva's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks misscastro. My company is switching so I have to as well unfortunately. -
I feel so defeated and like I can't take it anymore. Aside from it being a horrible week I get word from the doctor about my pre-op lab results and I just feel like I can't win for losing. Maybe it's not that serious but when your down and nothing seems to go right all you can do is just sob . Left work early because my chest felt like someone was sitting on my chest and it was tight. THEN I get a call from the doctor's office that my Vitamin D is low and I'm slightly diabetic but no medication needed yet. Happy Hump Day to me!!!! I guess on the bright side maybe the diabetes thing will create a sense of urgency when they submit my file to my new insurance company next month for approval right? *sigh* Thank you for listening to my rant everyone. I hope things get better and I get approved for my surgery next month
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Help! Thinking About Backing Out!
Misstxdiva replied to Bcole's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I haven't been sleeved yet but I heard its a emotional rollercoaster when it comes towards the big day. I'm 25 years old and I've tried to lose weight before and before I stopped because I was ok with how I looked and my boyfriend at the time loved my body type. I got lucky having no health issues. As I like to say " I'm healthy just fat". Well I haven't been so lucky lately I'm now pre-diabetic and my knees are giving me hell. I decided I need to take control of my life again and get healthly so I'm choosing the sleeve which I will hopefully get done next month. Only you know what's best for you. You may be healthy now but next year things may start to creep up on you like me. I'm sure people who have been sleeved can be more advisable on the emotional stuff. Good luck! -
Any Texas Gastric Sleeve Buddies?
Misstxdiva replied to w2ben's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
San Antonio here! Going through Texas Center for weight loss with Dr. Gonzales. Can't wait to get sleeved :-) -
8 Months - 75lbs. & Onederland!
Misstxdiva replied to Nichelle's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congrats, you look great! -
Bad Reviews About My Gastric Sleeve Surgeon?
Misstxdiva replied to Tenna38's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree with reallyrosy, I'd ask these people why they feel this way so you won't assume anything. I've been there before and I'm the type where I will research the hell out of something and if I see negative reviews I start to worry and stress myself out. -
All I Could Do Was Cry
Misstxdiva replied to Misstxdiva's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
As far as I know, no medications for now so no. I should ask though, I noticed I was shaking earlier not sure it that had to do with my blood sugar. -
1-year Sleeversary! (including Before/after Pics)
Misstxdiva replied to buchannon's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Congrats! You look great AND you are a cutie. Just saying lol. Congrats again :-) -
All I Could Do Was Cry
Misstxdiva replied to Misstxdiva's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks everyone for the advice. I think the fact that I wasn't feeling good tO begin with is what made me so emotional. I know it's not the end of the world. It just sucks that I'm 25 and having to deal with that stuff. I have to take pills for the vitamin d hoping it isn't going to cost me a kidney for the meds and thankfully not on meds for the diabetes. Hoping next month brings good news with an approval for surgery. Ready to get my life back! -
Welcome and congrats on taking the first step towards surgery. I just finished my third appointment and next month should be my last. My insurance requires a 4 month doc visit with the surgeon. So far so good, I'm getting excited! Usually your visit with the surgeon they sit down with you and give you the 411 and the insurance people talk to you too to let you know if you have any insurance requirements.
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6 Months Since Gastric Sleeve Surgery With Photos
Misstxdiva replied to mina's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You look great! Congrats on your progress.