Flowerpurr
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4 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 4th Anniversary Flowerpurr!
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I was approved by Aetna. I had my surgery July 15th. Now I have to tell you Aetna is a pain to get approved but I got it the first time around. I had no co-morbities but I did have a bmi over 40. What I did to get approved was call every day once it was submitted. Than when they had everything and I was sure of it and they were still reviewing it. I faxed in on my own a copy of their clinical policy highlighted with a copy of all the diets I have tried with my weight loss and gain. They really like to see that you are determined before they go ahread and approve. Good Luck! If you play be there rules and follow them to a T you will get it.
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My first question is for insurance to cover a tt you have to prove medical necessity. Would an infected belly button count? Mine gets infected all the time. I don't get any rashes any where else. The other I have two choices of insurance Aenta and United Health Care which is better to chose to get it cover? Any advice would be wonderful!
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The support group meets on Thursday nights every other. It is happening this Thursday at Mercatus Diagnostic Center 565 Lakeview parkway suite 100 Vernon Hills IL 60061
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Hi, I'm in Wadsworth-just banded on 11/6. I'm reading some postings from 3 months back about a support group in Vernon Hills. Can you send me some info about that? Thanks, blueyes
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HELP! Anyone Post-Op and taking Wellbutrin?
Flowerpurr replied to Cassy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I use to take the extended release wellburtin but now I take the regular pill 3 times a day. I am able to swallow the pill whole and no issues at all. If you can't do that than cut it up into quarters. I have no problems with it whole so good luck! -
Post delicious high protein drink recipes here please
Flowerpurr replied to health4life's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
strawberry Protein shake 3/4 cup cottage cheese 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 5 to 6 frozen strawberries or any fruit you like. Blend and you have a wondful protein shake! -
It is called Mercatus Diagnostic Center in Vernon Hills
call and speak to Trish at 847-984-6554. We met every other Thursday at 6:00pm. We just had a meeting last night. The next one is Sept. 11
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What everyone here said is true. What are you eating? You should journal how much you are eating everyday.
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One Major Question...
Flowerpurr replied to SoCalCass's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow everyone was lukcy my Dr. told me six weeks. He said I could do it after 4 if I wanted but said six weeks would be great. It does hurt your ab muscles that is for sure. I wouldn't take any changes of ruining anything so hold off as long as possible. But as your Dr. as well. -
Crushable medications
Flowerpurr replied to JULIEM81's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I take Wellburtin and I am able to crfush that up or cut it in fours. That is for depressiona and anxiety. I don't get migranes so I don't have any advice on that. But talk to you Dr. and they can help you. Good Luck -
I need help with breakfast ideas. I have been banded 5 weeks now. I haven't had my first fill yet so I am empty. But I am sick of protein shakes and eggs. Any other suggestions?
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no fill restriction..anyone else???
Flowerpurr replied to shrinknme's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am having some of the same issues you are. I got banded on July 15th. I have had no fill yet but I feel pretty restricted. When I eat solid food only though. When I eat yogurt or more liquid I am fine it's the more solid food that I can only eat an ounce at a time. You are probally still swollen. So give it some more time. The Dr. won't give you a fill if you tell him you are already having issues with eating now. My Dr. said one of his patients didn't need a fill for 9months. Also try drinking more water. I seem to be tighter when I don't have enough water in my body.
