elhudge
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Holy Moly! Things are moving quickly!
elhudge replied to Rosehip's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congrats! I hope mine goes fast like that! -
6 months post op ** NEW PICS**
elhudge replied to princesstia's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
We have the same starting stats...praying very hard that I look like that post op! You look fab! -
Thanks ladies!!! So far so good. I will be finished my insurance req june 18th. Hopefully they will give me a date at my next appt.
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She said I didn't meet the requirements and insurance wouldn't approve me. I was so discouraged, but I tried again and I have not met any resistance this time.
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I had a consultation with Dr. O...didn't make it past his nurse. Never even saw him. That was a year ago. I am now seeing Dr. Attia. Go for my second appt June 25.
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Anyone worried about being "too skinny"?
elhudge replied to alyshac's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I don't worry about it, but I know I don't want to look like a little boy! I'm an adult woman and I'd like to retain my curves. -
I have the same thing happen to me often...i am severely anemic. Be very careful with that....eventually you will pass out.
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Chantix on board and PCP gave me more reasons for bariatric surgery!! I was nervous that they would derail my efforts. She was sooo supportive!! Feelin mighty happy today! In reflection...who's happy about hyperlipidemia, pre diabetes, and increased bp???? I am thats who!!!!
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:0) my regular PCP prolly would have given me grief, but I saw a nurse practioner today and she was 2 thumbs up!!
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On average how much weight does everyone need to lose?
elhudge replied to Taylor06's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Shooting for 80#s -
I feel like this is getting real now!
elhudge replied to Dallasgal's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Agree...the NUT appt made it real for me too...I'm still waiting for the,ball to drop. PCP on friday. Hope they don't derail me. -
I just posted about this yesterday. At my NUT appointment it dawned on me that this is real!! It really shook me up. We are making the best choice for a healthy life.
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Thanks and congrats on your weight loss!! It was so strange to hear her referring to post-op...kinda brought it home for me. I'm just as comitted if not more so. Made some more appointments today!
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I went to my first nutrition appt yesterday. Idk what I thought it was gonna be like but I was pleasantly suprised. She was asking me to start making small changes to get myself prepared for surgery...holy ****!!! I'm having surgery!!! WOW!! I was making appointments and going thru the motions, but it is real to me all of the sudden. I'm excited and nervous at the same time.
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I started last tuesday. No diet. 3 seminars, 3 nutritionists consults, psych eval, and letter of medical necessity from pcp.
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Oh great!! Im waiting for my consult. I have NJ DIRECT too. No supervised diet?
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Who did the letter have to come from? Your PCP or the surgeon?
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Went for a consultation today and was told by the nurse after taking my weight and vitals that i do not qualify because my bmi is 35.9 and i I'm healthy because I don't take medication. Since when does not taking medication equal health?
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Thanks. I'm not giving up, but that was a foul ball to be told that by a nurse and ti not have even seen the doctor...on to the next one!
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I have peripheral edema, tachycardia, arthritis, and chronic back pain! I was in the exam room for all of 3 minutes...never laid eyes on the doctor....they took my co- pay and said "sorry".
