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I think I may be blessed to have had an above average loss but I was sleeved on 2/3 and I've since lost 59lbs. I think it's different for every individual.

Hi all, I'm approaching five weeks out and I wanted to know if anyone else has experienced yoyo numbers on the scale so early out. I've been the same weight given 2-4 lbs for about two weeks. I'm taking in about 48g of Protein on good days and generally eat between 700 to 1000 cals a day. I'm planning to call my NUT tomorrow but I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this? Thanks!

Hi All, So I've gotten the ball rolling slightly... but I've already hit a slight speed bump. I've given my surgeon's office all my insurance info in order for them to verify that my insurance covers the surgery... and the coordinator calls me today saying that my insurance covers the procedure, and that the doctor/hospital is in Network, AND they're a center of excellence... However, she says since I have EPO I'm also a part of Pathway X Tiered? And my doctor doesn't have a contract with them? The coordinator told me sometimes they can work around it, so I'm just waiting for a call back from her. Slightly bummed out because if it turns out I can't get the procedure done with them, I won't know what my next step would be. I also really like the doctor/hospital. It's Keck Hospital in Los Angeles and the surgeon is Dr. Katkhouda. Kind of a confusing situation, so I just wanted to pose the issue here and see in anyone has had any similar issues? Thanks for any feedback in advance!

I'm glad you're writing a letter and I hope you get something comped from the airline because that is unacceptable behavior. Sorry you had to go through that

Hi all! I've been lurking this site for what seems like ages now, and I decided I'd start my own thread of questions because all this stuff is so nerve wracking!! So I'm in the really early stages of the process... and I've just signed up for Anthem Blue Cross of CA, my first question is- has anyone tried to apply for the surgery so soon after joining their insurance company? Are there any restrictions on that? Another question- I've become well acquainted with the Anthem Blue Cross requirements for surgery, and it seems it will be pretty smooth sailing for me except for one thing... I haven't had insurance for all of my adult life (25 yrs old), so I don't have a PCP... will that be a problem for me when trying to get the letter of recommendation for surgery? Is it likely that I might find a doctor who would write me a recommendation letter upon first meeting? Thank you for any and all feedback on these questions!! As I said I'm supremely anxious about all this and don't want to get my hopes up and then trampled on!!

Oh my goodness, you've made my day!! That's so fantastic... God willing, I hope my process will be as quick as yours! Thank you!

Thank you! Yes I think I'm going to make an appt to see a doctor asap. As far as my requirements for anthem blue cross of CA, I found this policy page linked from their page: http://www.anthem.com/ca/medicalpolicies/policies/mp_pw_a053317.htm So hopefully I'm not confused and found the right policy because if so, I think the requirements could be met pretty easily! Thank you for your advice!!

Thank you!! I don't have any established relationships with any doctors but I'm hoping I can find a doctor and explain my circumstance, show them proof of attempts to lose weight before considering surgery... And hopefully it will work out? Fingers crossed!