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3 days postop -- hot or cold for incisions?
ChihuahuaMomma replied to jnkntrnk's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
FarmerE---I know it's not funny but that sounded funny "Just make sure someone is around ya. I was very wobbly." [smiles] I am like that NATURALLY!!! LOL! Thanks for your input!! That's great news because my job is very picky about missing and I might need to return within a few days. Have a great night!!! -
Insurance Question
ChihuahuaMomma replied to Lolacat35's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Gosh that's horrible! I am sorry they are being such a pain. But you are going to get it-eventually-and when you do, you'll be so glad you did...of course I haven't got mine yet either so I am just going on what everyone's said. I've never heard anything negitive about it and there's a TON of people I know that have got the surgery. Only one person I know of didn't lose much wieght but that was because she didn't change her eating habits...she still ate bad food is what I think happened. I've heard it said that since you only have a little room in your belly, make it count...eat good food - I think that's why it didn't work for her very well...ANYWAYS, back on the insurance thing. I guess I can REALLY count myself blessed to have a great insurance! Atnea POS-Managed Choice pays 100% with no ded. (I am not bragging but spreading the news in case someone's looking for a way to get thier surgery paid for and they can get Atnea.) I just hate that you're having so many health difficulties. I know exactly what you mean though. I am only 29 and I feel like my body is falling apart!!! I can't even begin to tell you everything wrong with me. I know it's from abusing my body with food. That's why I sooo much look forward to getting surgery because I don't want to feel powerless over that anymore! -
Insurance Question
ChihuahuaMomma replied to Lolacat35's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
strawberry Grl----usually they say: You have to have a medical condition (OR) be over 100lbs overwieght or over 40bmi. I called my insurance place and the lady told me that same thing...that I couldn't just get the surgery, that I needed to have a medical condition. But I hung up and called right back and got a guy who told me that above statement I wrote. So on things this important, I'll call back 2-3 times and make sure they all give me the same answer. Then I KNOW it's right. As for documentation, ask your doctor if they can document that you might be PRE diabetic or something to do with bloodsugar. Just a thought. -
one more month go with supervised diet
ChihuahuaMomma replied to janiee's topic in Insurance & Financing
Gosh! Are you sure they told you right?! That seems a bit much. I might call some different folks at the insurance company and ask them to confirm that. If that is right that you have to wait a YEAR that's not cool!! So sorry if that's the case. -
one more month go with supervised diet
ChihuahuaMomma replied to janiee's topic in Insurance & Financing
So my question is...if they can get me to lose enough wieght where my BMI no longer meets Insurance requirements, then they don't have to pay -right...I am at a BMI of 41.5 and the requirement is 40 so my ins will pay for the surgery...Tell me if I am thinking right, I don't wanna lose a little wieght because if I do, it could disqualify me - couldn't it? Thanks for your input ladies and guys!! -
one more month go with supervised diet
ChihuahuaMomma replied to janiee's topic in Insurance & Financing
I have Atnea POS and they cover it...very well incase any of you are looking for a great insurance plan. I started my 4 month process on July 2nd so my doctor/well it's actually the nurse there says that I should be completely done with all that stuff by Oct 2nd. She seems very optimistic that Atnea responds quickly and I should be able to have the surgery in November...any one else have Atnea? Were they fast/slow?? -
3 days postop -- hot or cold for incisions?
ChihuahuaMomma replied to jnkntrnk's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've got a question...I know my doctor says I need to take 4 days to recover but did you ladies stay in bed for 4 days or were you up and at 'em within a couple of days? THANKS!!