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Are there any of Dr. Nilesh Patel patients out there?? I am awaiting the results of my sleep study.. Chaney:thumbup:
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Approved for the 25th.....nervous!!!!
drake1219 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hello all... I am approved for the Sleeve on the 25th w/ Dr.Patel in San antonio @ Innova Hospital....I am currently on my 2 week pre-op and it totally frustrating...The shakes are not bad (got the NSI whey Isolate from Vitacost). I am a night time eater and do good all day until around 5/6 o'clock and wow everything is tempting and the S/F Jello..yuck!!!! I am doing Protein shake for Breakfast and lunch and them 3oz. lean meat and vegetable.. Snacks include S/F jello, a piece of jack links meat sticks and a cheese stik.. I am very nervous about going into the hospital (not the surgery..that is exciting..) Absolutely love this site.. Thanks all for everything posted..such great info.. chelaine -
Anyone successful in an appeal to United Health Care?
drake1219 replied to sassyatty's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have the Dr. recheck your height... I was denied by UHC due to a 38.9 bmi and no co-morbidities.. Had my sleep study done and it came back that I have obstructive sleep apnea. Also had the dr. check my blood sugar levels, seems that I am pre-diabetic ( diabetes also runs in my family). He wrote me a script for metformin and told me it was my choice to use it or change up my diet..chose to do it on my own as I never really had signs of low/high sugar levels. biggest kicker of all was my height.. always thought I ws 5'8..turns out when I asked to be re-measured I am really 5'7 which makes a huge difference with the BMI #s..(put me over 40) this was all charted and sent in to my patient liason who did my appeal to the insurance for..1 week later I was approved for the 25th of Oct. good luck w/ your appeal..keep fighting, just make sure u get all the paperwork and everything in order before sending in your appeal... Chelaine -
Another newbie here, ready to be a LOOSER!!
drake1219 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi all......I am new here and very impatiently awaiting my upcoming sleep study on Tuesday and then a hopeful approval for my VSG!!!! Anyone else out there w/ Dr. Patel out of Austin Tx? -
Another newbie here, ready to be a LOOSER!!
drake1219 replied to drake1219's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
texaschick: what type of experiences did you have and not care for w/ Dr. Patels office...I have not been to his office in San Antonio, saw him in Austin...besides lasting all day the staff was great there. any input would be greatly appreciated!! -
Another newbie here, ready to be a LOOSER!!
drake1219 replied to drake1219's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ok on to the second part of my sleep study, this time going tofit me with the CPAP!!! Waiting is the hardest part so far....Will keep everyone posted...