banditchic
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I had to give my nut a 3 day food journal which she went over with with me. Plus she just told me what to expect pre and post op (protein shakes, water, etc). The appointment lasted 30 minutes...easy. I have Cigna too.
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I'm getting sleeved Feb 18, and lately I've seen a few comments on here about a drain tube? I've considered myself pretty informed on this surgery, but nobody at my surgeon's office has said anything about having a drain tube. That just sounds awful. Is that just a normal part of the surgery?
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What problems have you been having with your pre op diet? Just curious since I will be starting that soon!
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*pre* not pro :/
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WOW...Good job! I know the pro op diet will be hard, but I know I can handle it for a week. There is no way I could do it for 14 weeks! If I had that much willpower, I don't think I would need the surgery...LOL! Good for you!
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6month requirement. Gaining more than losing.
banditchic replied to BarrCarr's topic in Insurance & Financing
I had a 3 month supervised diet, and never lost a pound. I actually gained 4 pounds. I was denied at first for a different reason, but then approved. Insurance didn't say anything about the gain. -
Attention February 2013 Sleeve Buddies!
banditchic replied to LizTex2587's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I have 8 days of vacation that I'm using. I have a desk job too. -
We have to have a drain tube?
banditchic replied to banditchic's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good to know...thanks! -
Attention February 2013 Sleeve Buddies!
banditchic replied to LizTex2587's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Oh believe me, I'll be the biggest (pun intended..LOL) "B" right there with ya. I'm allowed the same 5 slim fasts along with cottage cheese and egg whites. My surgery is Feb 18. Not sure yet when my pre op diet will start? I'll be thinking about ya -
Attention February 2013 Sleeve Buddies!
banditchic replied to LizTex2587's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Keep your eye on the prize! You can do it! -
Attention February 2013 Sleeve Buddies!
banditchic replied to LizTex2587's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm right there with all of you....consumed by having the surgery. I'm trying to not talk much about it at home. My hubby is obviously jealous of the attention I'm giving it. He has made a couple of comments about me being on this forum sooo much. Sorry honey...GET USED TO IT! -
Who else is waiting on approval?
banditchic replied to jamari's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you -
Attention February 2013 Sleeve Buddies!
banditchic replied to LizTex2587's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was originally feb 4, but pushed back to feb 18th too! I refused to be pushed back any further toooo...LOL! Wishing you the best! -
Who else is waiting on approval?
banditchic replied to jamari's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was denied by cigna first time around, but approved last week! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you that are still in the "waiting" stage. I know how consuming (and stressful) this stage is. Hang in there, and keep us posted! -
Attention February 2013 Sleeve Buddies!
banditchic replied to LizTex2587's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi Tina. I am 29 too (ok, really I'm 42 too ) I WAS scheduled for Feb 4, but they bumped it back to Feb 18...grrrrrr! I'm in Wichita KS. Let's keep in touch! -
I am using insurance. I was denied at first, but approved second time around. I'm going with the bariatric program at Wesley. My surgeon is Nicholas Brown. His office is actually at Via Christi St Francis, but he does the bariatrics for Wesley too. My surgery is Feb 4! It's soooo nice to find a fellow Wichita friend
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Just saw that you are from the Wichita area like me Wishing you all the best on Jan 17th!!!!
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Attention February 2013 Sleeve Buddies!
banditchic replied to LizTex2587's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I don't know how to post pics either...sorry. I'm from Kansas (that isn't the reason that I don't know how to post pics...LOL). I'm married with 2 kids. I went into this whole process wanting the lapband, but changed my mind and decided to go with the sleeve half way through the process. I'm super excited too!!!!!!!!!!! -
Attention February 2013 Sleeve Buddies!
banditchic replied to LizTex2587's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm Feb 4 too! When do you start your pre op diet? -
Attention February 2013 Sleeve Buddies!
banditchic replied to LizTex2587's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am getting sleeved Februay 4 in Wichita KS!!! YEA!!! -
Congrats! I'm being sleeved February 4
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Calling all Kansas Sleevers!
banditchic replied to mamamckinzie's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
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Calling all Kansas Sleevers!
banditchic replied to mamamckinzie's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm having my surgery at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita in February!!!! I'm wondering my other Wichitans traveled to KC? -
I was approved last week by Cigna, but they did deny me at first. My advice is to keep fighing. If you meet their requirements, they will have to eventually approve. They are hoping that you will give up....NEVER give up!
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Where Is Everyone From?
banditchic replied to SleeveShelly's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wichita Kansas
