10 28 2014
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Wow, that's great! I've talked to BCBS several times & they aren't giving up any info. Now I'm starting to worry that they aren't going yo approve...
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So it's been over 2 weeks since my case was submitted to BCBS with no answer yet. I've been doing the pre-op diet for 3 weeks & am hungry! Fingers crossed that I get an answer soon
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Scared sad and discouraged
10 28 2014 replied to lovejoy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
All of the physician's I have seen through my pre-approval process have been nothing but supportive. I'm sorry you had this experience, but I would not let it deter you. If you haven't already, maybe you should go to a WLS seminar and attend the corresponding support group meeting(s) and talking/listening to people who have already had the surgery will help you to make up your mind. -
I'll second the Premier Protein chocolate pre-made shakes (Sams and Costco have them) and I also like Pure Protein chocolate powder with a little PB2 mixed in (got both from Amazon).
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BCBS will only say it is pending...Heard back from my surgical coordinator last night that it seems the BCBS person assigned to my case was out for a few days and they are backlogged. URGH
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What was your Dr pre op testing?
10 28 2014 replied to MUA's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sleep Study Bloodwork EKG, Echo & Stress Test Pulmonary Function Test Endoscopy Ultrasound of calves -
Yes, and I have contacted her several times. She's not giving up much information. I definitely completed everything that is required by my plan, but I have no way to know what she submitted. I emailed her this morning basically asking her to contact them since it's been over a week. We'll see...
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I'm in Rockville, but my surgeon is in Frederick so I'm not sure if I will be having surgery up there or down here. I told them whichever they could get me into faster. Coincidentally, my surgeon used to be in Havre de Grace!
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Ugh! I'm wondering if that what happened with mine, but all I get from my Dr.'s office is we'll call you when we hear. I'm still praying for next week, but think that will be a miracle at this point What hospital are you planning on?
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Yes, I called a few times and got that it was pending, approved, and back to pending. Basically, they won't tell me why or when.
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Thanks guys! Guess I need to quit since I'm hoping to be scheduled for sometime in the next few weeks. Have a 2 year old though and don't get much sleep so that's going to be harder than the pre-op diet I've been on!!!
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I'm halfway through my 2 week pre-op diet and felt really bad the first few days. Hopefully you will feel better as the day goes on and just remember that tomorrow is the next step toward a new you
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I'm on 3 shakes a day plus 1 lean & green meal for 2 weeks (or more since I don't have a date). My shakes have to be at least 25 grams of protein and less than 5 grams sugar/250 calories. I like Premier Protein chocolate from SAMs Club.
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Hi All! I have one test to go tomorrow and should have approval and surgery date by next week. Started pre-op diet yesterday = 3 shakes and one lean/green meal. Pretty miserable, but it will be worth it
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searching for a newbie in md area
10 28 2014 replied to harleyphleb's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Are you having surgery at FMH? -
Newbie looking for Oct sleevers!
10 28 2014 replied to Marielbx's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi Everyone! I have a stress test scheduled for tomorrow and that's the last of my tests so I should have approval and a surgery date by next week! I started my pre-op diet yesterday and am pretty miserable, but it'll be worth it in the end...Right?! Hoping to go in by the 3rd or 4th week of this month!
