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JUNE 15th!!!

My insurance does not pay for bariatric surgery. So doc test for hiatal hernia (of any severity) and they said I had a small hiatal hernia. So insurance will get billed for the whole surgery. They will deny the sleeve part but pay the room, anesthesia, etc for the hernia. I did get a sleep study and do have moderate to severe sleep apnea. This did not surprise me. I will get a Cpap machine Saturday for my next sleep study. I stopped breathing 167 times in 5.5 hrs with O2 saturation of only 79%... Killing brain cells every night and waking up exhausted. For most insurance companies this would be enough to pay for WLS with a BMI over 35. For my insurance, it doesn't matter, there is a specific exclusion for WLS. However, getting on the Cpap will usually help you to loose another 10% of excess weight. That is why my doctor wanted me to go ahead and have the sleep study. I was waking up gasping for air at times and choking so I figured I had it. So my total out of pocket should be about $5000.

I'm glad to hear you are better!!!????

Thanks guys. I have an autoimmune that really keeps my mouth dry and parched. I always, always have something to drink. The thought of trying to eat and not having anything to drink with it is hard for my mind to grasp. I do want to "follow the rules" and not go against what is recommended. But I was wondering if I did sip something at a restaurant out of caving to my dry mouth, would there be an ugly scene at the table?

My friend had this and went in to doc and he put her on the table and did an adjustment (he is a D.O.) He said she had a rib out of place which sometimes happens from the surgery/gas etc. As soon as he adjusted it, she felt immediate relief. Just a thought. Hope it goes away for you!

Ok I just mixed my pre made protein drink with SILK UNSWEETENED ALMOND MILK. I blended it with ice in the blender. Ahhh! So much better than the sweet sweet taste of those drinks! Only 30 calories and 1 carb. Try it!

Well I have been wanting this for 8 years and finally just gave it to God. A week later one of my clients came in and had lost 80 pounds since I had seen her 5 months before. She recommended the doctor. Then I found out that my business partner of 18 years had her lap band done by the same doctor 7-8 years ago. She loves him. Also, he has had WLS himself! I really prayed about this and I even posted a prayer on a prayer wall app for God to take this weight struggle away, two days later was when my client walked in and it has been such an easy process since then. It really just seemed to me that HE was steering me through this.

I'm here in North Richland Hills, Texas getting sleeved on june 15th. One week left????

You look amaaaaazing!

Thank you!!! I hope you get your date soon!

Marvelous!! Beautiful! Love the tunic!