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Everything posted by piaffe3
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piaffe3 posted a gallery image in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
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Dr. Burpee in Tucson did mine in March 2015. The whole office is excellent. Very responsive and supportive.
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1 week out from surgery and trouble with fluids
piaffe3 posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My sleeve was done on 3/3. I am having a super hard time slipping enough fluids. I got in 24oz yesterday. I find I am burping alot. Does anyone else burp after drinking an oz or two? I sure hope this gets better. -
Am I going to be burping like this forever?
piaffe3 replied to jenniferg2013's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
One week out and I am with you. The burps are painful too. Can't get the recommended water in yet. Guess the sleeve is still too swollen. -
My 600 pound life
piaffe3 replied to holliwood1980's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The 600LB Life Show is interesting but I wish it went into showing the mental side of this and that many of these people need some serious theraphy. Not just diet and excercise. I worry about the message it send to people at time as well. However, I still keep watching I'll have to check out the BBC show FatDoctors. -
It was super easy. I did need someone to drive me home. The drug they used made me slow thinking for a few hours. I was a bit sore where they took a biopsy. But overall very quick procedure.
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Does anyone have a good phamplet or something I can print out to give to my family members who are interested in learning the basics about the gastric sleeve operation. They are not tech savy so I can't just point them to a website. Looking for something that might help ease their worries about surgery. Thanks!
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My request was sent through to BCBS Federal on Friday 01/23/15. Anxiously awaiting their response. I had to do the 6 month supervised visit, psych consult, nutritionist visit, and endoscopy. I got through all of these hurdles and am hoping it is enough. *Fingers crossed*
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piaffe3 posted a gallery image in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos
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Introvert here.... Told my mother. yay me... not!
piaffe3 replied to gettinghealthymom1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This seems simmilar to a way a narciscist would react. Making it about her and then not honoring your personal boundaries request. My mom is simmilar and I have decided I can't tell her. She isn't a positive influenece and would tell everyone in town related or not. -
Federal BCBS paid for my sleeve 100%, minus the copayments for the hospital and my surgon!
piaffe3 replied to Ambwee's topic in Insurance & Financing
So what happens if you don't pass. More theraphy and then take it again? -
Wishing you luck! My packet goes to BCBS Federal in late January. I can't wait to find out if they will approve it. So many hoops to jump through!
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BSBC MA - BMI 40 and afraid I will not be approved
piaffe3 replied to pato_3472's topic in Insurance & Financing
I am in the same boat. I had to do the 6 month of doc visits (BCBS Federal) to discuss weight loss. I am at month 5 of this fun and hovering between 40 and 41 BMI. I have lost 20 lbs and I am so frustrated that this stupid number could prevent me from qualifying for this surgery. I've been told by my primary not to lose more. I did get recently diagnosed with sleep apnea so I don't know if that will be a factor or not. I've struggled with weight loss and always end back up at the same 240-250lbs range over the past 14 years. I am so ready for a change! That's my rant! Hoping BCBS will approve me in late January.