mkamai
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Insurance Coverage Without Co Morbidities?
mkamai replied to Sannah's topic in Insurance & Financing
I have premera bcbs as well and got approved. Took six months and dont worry the doctors will find some comorbidity to get it past the insurance. With me it was really slight sleep apnea and slightly increased blood pressure. I started at 436. I'm now 376 after only one week post op. I was at 388 on the day of my surgery. It is worth the fight with the insurance -
Clear Liquid Diet f**king Sucks
mkamai replied to njsleeve's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm right there with you. So over Protein shakes and broth. Hang in there. I have had some sugar free pudding to break it up without problems. You could probably also try some low fat cream of mushroom or chicken. Those went down without any problems. Could only eat about a third of a can before I felt ready to burst. Call your doctor and see if there's anything else you might try. Good luck -
Good luck. Which part of Vegas do you live in? Looking for a workout buddy
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I resent it. Think I mixed up the numbers in your email address. Sorry
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Advancing Diet Sooner Than Reccomended
mkamai replied to mkamai's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Sent it to ya robin33
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Advancing Diet Sooner Than Reccomended
mkamai replied to mkamai's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks everyone. I will stick to the liquids. I'm a chef and sitting around all week is killing me. I've cleaned my house like 3 times this week, at least the exercise is good. I guess I just want to cook something ????. Definitely not worth a trip back to the hospital Really glad I found this forum, you guys are all great -
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Congrats gene. Hope your recovery is a quick one. Love to see another man on here. Seems like we are outnumbered, not that that's a bad thing
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Frustrated With My Spouse
mkamai replied to karenb4729's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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I think this statement really sums it up. We all have to be happy where we are at the moment. We all made decisions to get healthier not watch the scale go down. Remember that it is just a tool. How you feel and look should be so much more important
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Had My First Follow Up Since Surgery
mkamai replied to labubakari's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Everyone is doing great. Mine was on the 6th and I'm down 16 lbs already I am so ready to be able to chew something. I tried yesterday and it didnt go well -
Incredible! Justification for hard work is something we should all get to brag about
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Started My Preop Diet Today Given To Me By My Doctor
mkamai replied to Looking Ahead's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You can also use any bottled flavorings or extracts. I googled extracts and found a great company that has just about any flavor you could think of. The root beer extract in a vanilla shake tastes just like a root beer float -
What Was/ Is Your Reason?
mkamai replied to mommymar's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I too told anyone who showed any interest. It is amazing the support you can get from co workers and such. Even had a friend from a different department at work call and check on me postop. Couple of people think I took the easy route but they don't understand the procedures and what's involved anyway. Nothing easy about any of this as you guys all know -
Looking good
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Pre-Surgery Weight Loss Without A Liquid Diet
mkamai replied to Half~of~Bri's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon didn't give me any guidelines either. He just told me the more weight i lost the easier the surgery/recovery would be I lost 48 lbs in the six months before surgery. I started at 436 as of today 4 days post op I'm 382 -
Tired And Cant Stand The Smell Of Food
mkamai replied to wannabe2012's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
+1 on the smells. I had surgery same day as you and food odors have been really strong since then. Wife brought home el pollo loco for her and the kids and I had to leave the room Water tastes funny to me right now too. Just been drinking Protein shakes and sobe life water instead -
My Journey Big Event Is Monday June 11
mkamai replied to CelticHarpist's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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Good News, Bad News Sortof Week
mkamai replied to besquared1426's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I went through the same process. Even had to have an angiogram because the stress test wasn't conclusive. It seems like it will never end but it does I had my surgery on June 6 and already have dropped 6 lbs. It is worth the wait! -
Just Starting All This
mkamai replied to Ready4success's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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What's the thought process of ramekins? I am new on the forum and also a chef. Are you just wanting smaller containers. They sell small ASIC throwaways at the grocery store here in Vegas
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4 Days Out & Freaking Out! Cant Stop Crying!
mkamai replied to Estrovan's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I felt much the same way leading up to my procedure. I believe it is natural. I'm a total control freak too which didn't help at all. Now that it is done, 4 days post op today, I feel silly for feeling that way Our surgeons and anesthesiologist know what they are doing and we have to trust them. They do have your best interest at heart Hang In there
