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Aliciafl2014

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  1. Aliciafl2014

    July 2014 :)

    Well went for pre-op appt today and have the all clear for surgery! I might have to move my date though because the Dr is changing the surgery center he does procedures at. I'm hoping it doesn't change or at least not by much. Spoke with nutritionist and got some really helpful info on cutting sugar cravings with cinnamon extract. Sugar is a real challenge for me. Love the team they have there and there's a monthly support group that meets up at the office. Now I just gotta get my final time to show up! hope all are doing well!
  2. Aliciafl2014

    July 2014 :)

    Good luck @@Newme! I have pre op appt tomorrow. Hoping I get this final green light! Thanks for the update @alysssajoan!
  3. Aliciafl2014

    July 2014 :)

    Wow! So exciting to be part of everyone's journey! @@operation_newme I go for pre-op visit on the 10th so I think I'll be up on diet at that point. Right now it's low carb. I'm definitely addicted to the sugars and carbs so breaking those now and getting in the walking. @@messagetosiobhan sounds like you're really doing well. Recovery is going good?
  4. Aliciafl2014

    July 2014 :)

    Welcome Tatiana! You're the same date as me. Are you doing anything to prepare?
  5. Aliciafl2014

    July 2014 :)

    Congrats @@alyssaajoan! Will be thinking of you. So exciting. Let us know how it goes!
  6. Aliciafl2014

    July 2014 :)

    How's everyone doing? Did you get a date newne? I have pre-op appt Thursday. I'm starting to get some walking in and enjoying it.
  7. Aliciafl2014

    July 2014 :)

    Woo Hoo July 1st! Our month! Some of you just a week away!
  8. Aliciafl2014

    July 2014 :)

    @@Kfoslo is it clear liquids you're on for two weeks before surgery or protein shakes? I'm wondering if I'll go on a preop diet when I get to my preop appt on the 10th. I'm hoping I will be. I feel more out of control with the eating then ever. I need to start reigning it in now.
  9. Aliciafl2014

    My plastics before and afters

    You look 20 years younger!
  10. Aliciafl2014

    July 2014 :)

    Congratulations @@LeosWifey! I'm jealous so many of you are early in the month. So happy for you too. Can I selfishly ask you keep us updated as you progress? We can cheer you on your way and walk through it with you as those of us later in the month get ready. I'm sure it will come quickly for all of us and we'll be we'll be able to celebrate our success. Allie, I'm going through an outpatient facility in Delray Beach called midtown. It seems as though there are a few bariatric surgeons that co-own the part of facility that specializes in bariatric surgery. I had my EGD done there and I liked it. They definitely know what they are doing. When I had EGD they said I had a hiatial hernia that would be repaired during surgery. Having the hernia just shows me the damage I've done to my body up to now. So happy for this opportunity to turn that around
  11. Aliciafl2014

    July 2014 :)

    Nice Allie! You're lucky to be so close to your date! I'm in Coral Springs. Do you know of any support groups? I'm going to try to find some.
  12. Aliciafl2014

    July 2014 :)

    Yeah Gotta Do Something!! So happy for you. We are truly blessed to this opportunity!
  13. Aliciafl2014

    July 2014 :)

    Welcome alisdiane! You are day after me. Coming up on four weeks out . Where is everyone located? I'm in South Florida. I'm going to also look for in person support group. This forum has been so helpful.
  14. Aliciafl2014

    July 2014 :)

    That's great fhawkins! We've got a good group going! Please share your experience so those of us later in the month can follow. I just did pre-op blood work today and get chest x-Ray Weds. Each appt gets me closer to the 24th. Just scheduled off work. I'll be out for 10 days which should be enough to start to recoup.
  15. Aliciafl2014

    July 2014 :)

    Countdown
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    July 2014 :)

    That's great Lite n Sweet! Welcome to the July 2014 club! Looks like you're the earliest in the month so far. You'll have to lead the way. I can't wait. I'm tired of carrying this weight around and ready to start getting rid of it. It's encouraging to see the success of people on this forum. It's also helpful to see the honesty of getting through the pre op and post op periods but it will be well worth it!
  17. Aliciafl2014

    New pics

    Beautiful picture! I am looking forward to being in pictures with my new grandson.
  18. Aliciafl2014

    Television and Radio

    Then at the same time we are bombarded with messages of beauty being young and thin. When you step back and see all if the conflicting messages we receive it's overwhelming.
  19. Aliciafl2014

    Lap band with hernia removed

    I'll be getting a hernia repair with my surgery next month
  20. Aliciafl2014

    July 2014 :)

    I hope so too fhawkins! Keep us updated. We can walk through this together
  21. Aliciafl2014

    July 2014 :)

    Hi, I'm the one who is on for July 24th. I haven't seen others yet. What state are you in? I'm in South Florida. Dr Wizman is my surgeon. I am counting down the days on an iPhone app. Can't wait to get this done! I am trying to make some adjustments now in what I'm eating, but still gaining.
  22. I'm going through a center that does WLS with local Drs who also have their own practices. My insurance company recently denied my claim as I don't have co morbilities. I'm ready to self pay but center wants to keep pushing for coverage. I am getting really frustrated at this point. I'm wondering If there is a benefit to them if insurance pays rather than me paying? There must because I don't get it. I'm ready to go somewhere else.
  23. Aliciafl2014

    Do they make more if insurance pays?

    Thanks B52. I agree. There is nothing more tragic than not getting the coverage you need to support your health. Aetna has a section on my site when I log in. In the site they list me as obese and in danger of diabetes. I thought this would help persuade them if they themselves have me in these categories. And I pay for greater coverage which does include bariatric surgery. My frustration came as it has been a six month journey and after going through pre testing I do not show any co-morbilities (yet). At a 35 BMI I needed at least one. The centers own patient advocate told me to move forward with self pay if I didn't come up with co-morbilities as it will take months to fight. I did agree however to submit the claim, but after the denial did not see any purpose in fighting. Believe me if I thought there was something we could point to I would have been with them pushing on insurance. I do have RA but not in criteria. The center did agree yesterday that there wasn't anything we could use as a co-morbidity. I don't want to wait any longer as my body is in pain with the extra weight my sugar levels are rising and I'm not engaging in as many social activities because I feel uncomfortable with my weight. I am thrilled that I have a date just six weeks out and that I can move forward in this area. Paying stinks but I've wasted money on dumb stuff or run around to do things to help my kids out without thinking twice. This is a new journey for me and I feel so blessed. I'm so thankful for the education I get from this site, and I am so glad you are out there as an advocate in this area. Some people who need this so much either can't get the needed coverage for it and can't afford to pay. I'm so grateful.
  24. I have to go self pay as I don't have co-morbilities. I'm trilled though to have a date. After doing all the research on these forums and other places I feel confident this is the extra tool I need. I know I will need to do my part. I'm ready for that. Can't wait!
  25. Aliciafl2014

    Do they make more if insurance pays?

    Thanks. They couldn't find any co morbilities so I'm going with self pay. If I waited much longer I would have additional health problems, but I got a date now! I'm happy! I wouldn't think twice about spending the money on my kids. This is for me

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