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Wheres My June Bandsters??
Aummie58 replied to mcuevas's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just got bumped to the June group. I was May 29th but my husband just got out of the hospital so I needed to delay a week. So now it is June 5th. I was sooo close and it was hard to reschedule but it is only a weel. Really looking forward to being post op. I started the liquid diet May 15th but had to go off it because I was having such a bad reaction to it. I lost 8 lbs in 4 days and have just stayed put since then. -
Sleep Study/cpap Machine For Surgery?
Aummie58 replied to lappyloo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had the sleep study to make my insurance company happy. I don't need the machine and was sure i didn't before the test. But I jumped through the hoops to make sure they had no reason to deny me. -
I am also being banded on the 29th.. I started the liquid diet on Tuesday but by today was miserable. I was having nausea as well as diarrhea. I had lost 8 pounds since Tuesday because I didn't feel like eating. My MD took me off it and said just to eat what I have been eating. I eat very healthy just too much normally! So the nausea is gone and I am not dehydrated by this afternoon. It would have been a very long 10 more days. Tomorrow I am doing a fundraising walk for Crohns and Colitis and now I feel like I can actually do it. Looking forward to hearing from all of you May 29th people!
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Wow... I am so amazed at all of the stories and the courage you all have. I am really glad I joined this group before my surgery. Scheduled for May 29th and am waiting for the official approval althoug phone approval has been obtained. Keep doing what you are doing!!
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Surgery Scheduled, Started The Pre-Op Diet!
Aummie58 replied to Kimmi_B's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
It all starts tomorrow and then it will seem more real. Was given verbal approval but will feel better once I actually get the written authorization. Not looking forward to the next two weeks of restrictions but I guess it will be a good practice run. -
Surgery Scheduled, Started The Pre-Op Diet!
Aummie58 replied to Kimmi_B's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I just got approval Thursday and was also surprised that the insurance approved it without a fight. I don't meet all the qualifications but had lots of supporting documentation. I start my preop diet on Tuesday... not looking forward to it. I eat fresh and healthy every day. What I have to eat seems too chemical for me. -
Things are happening very quckly for me right now. After waiting and waiting for a denial so we could appeal, my MD called the insurance, talked to another MD and they approved me!! No appeal!! I am just barely qualified with a BMI of 35.2. The insurance company requires that I lose 10% of my body weight which would have put me below the acceptable BMI. So we were prepared for an appeal especially since I have lost 100 pounds and kept off 65 in the past 4 years. I did a lot of extra work and got letters from 4 physicians supporting my need for weight loss and the surgery. So I start my preop diet on Tuesday. I feel like I have barely caught my breath. And I am choosing not to tell my family and friends at this point.
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Just Got Approval Thursday
Aummie58 replied to Aummie58's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am curious if anyone on this board has dealt with Crohns disease or an ostomy. I have Crohns disease, have had my colon removed and have already had 6 surgeries at this point. Although I am not looking forward to having more surgery I am really looking forward to being healthier. I weighed 325 before I got sick 6 years ago. I lost 100 pounds over two years but when my Mom died 3 years ago I put 35 pounds back on. I have struggled to get the scale to move since then despite working out almost every day and watching what I eat. I am looking forward to having the lap band as a tool to help me reach my goals.