citygirl1962

Has anyone used Medicare as their primary insurance for their surgery? I understand Medicare does not "pre-certify" so what is the process? Does the surgeon still send the file to Medicare? Thank you!

@@Sunshine8946 ...try again. I am not the administrator....sorry.

@jantra12...how are you????

To join the Feb 2016 secret Facebook group:Since it's a secret group there is some hoops to go through to get added (sorry, Facebook makes it harder) The good thing is that it's completely secret meaning none of your friends can know see posts or ever know you're in it  This makes it a safe place for us because I know for some it's not something they want to share. Here's how to join: 1. Go to https://www.facebook.com/lanaepetersen and send me a friend request 2. I will accept the friend request, then send you an invite to the group. 3. After you are added to the group I'll unfriend 

Since it's a secret group there is some hoops to go through to get added (sorry, Facebook makes it harder) The good thing is that it's completely secret meaning none of your friends can know see posts or ever know you're in it  This makes it a safe place for us because I know for some it's not something they want to share. Here's how to join: 1. Go to https://www.facebook.com/lanaepetersen and send me a friend request 2. I will accept the friend request, then send you an invite to the group. 3. After you are added to the group I'll unfriend 

Has everyone joined the secret Facebook group for Feb2016 surgeries?

I started a pureed diet in the hospital. Pureed chicken and tuna;-)

Excruciating pain on my right side. Liquid norco doesn't even help. I hope that it eases tomorrow as I am at my witt's end.

My surgery was Monday Feb 8. To honest, the abdominal pain is very bad when I have to move but they are letting me stay an extra day. Hopefully by tomorrow I will be in less pain.

I only lost 7 pounds on the 2-week pre-op diet, even though I sstrictly followed it, but my doctor said my liver could not have looked better.

There is a difference between what a surgeon requires and Medicare approval for WLS. If you are going to a seminar, they are probably sending you paperwork to fill out and turn in that day. Depending on your weight and other factors such as reflux, you may want to consider bypass rather than sleeve.

Turns out someone already created one. Here are the instructions: We are starting a closed/secret group on Facebook and would LOVE to have you join us. 2 years ago I had a sleeve done, but due to complications they are revising me from sleeve to bypass. I had an AMAZING group on Facebook that all had the same surgery that month. We were going through the same things whether it was venting one day, sharing milestones, and made lasting friendships! Since it's a secret group there is some hoops to go through to get added (sorry, Facebook makes it harder) The good thing is that it's completely secret meaning none of your friends can know see posts or ever know you're in it  This makes it a safe place for us because I know for some it's not something they want to share. Here's how to join: 1. Go to https://www.facebook.com/lanaepetersen and send me a friend request 2. I will accept the friend request, then send you an invite to the group. 3. After you are added to the group I'll unfriend 

Here is the Feb 2016 bypass SECRET FB group: Turns out someone already created one. Here are the instructions: We are starting a closed/secret group on Facebook and would LOVE to have you join us. 2 years ago I had a sleeve done, but due to complications they are revising me from sleeve to bypass. I had an AMAZING group on Facebook that all had the same surgery that month. We were going through the same things whether it was venting one day, sharing milestones, and made lasting friendships! Since it's a secret group there is some hoops to go through to get added (sorry, Facebook makes it harder) The good thing is that it's completely secret meaning none of your friends can know see posts or ever know you're in it  This makes it a safe place for us because I know for some it's not something they want to share. Here's how to join: 1. Go to https://www.facebook.com/lanaepetersen and send me a friend request 2. I will accept the friend request, then send you an invite to the group. 3. After you are added to the group I'll unfriend 

Feb 8th here!

I was not able to friend her. Someone please post the URL to the secret group. Or pm me.

I am fine with decaf....but I need cream or at least 2%!!!! :-(

Monday surgery for me! Also in Illinois :-)

I will start a secret Facebook group for Feb surgeries. I need one other person to friend me in order to start a group. If anyone is interested, pm me and I will send my FB name.

I am not able to friend her. Can someone just cut and past URL for the group and post it here?

Today is day 5 of my pre-op diet. I am not enjoying it but it is doable. I have only lost 3 pounds so far!!!! I am getting nervous that I will not lose enough!!!

It is important to limit all carbs other than fiber, not just sugar.

Day two of my pre-op diet. I prepared by eating *very* low carb for the previous month. I am not feeling hungry so far. All my appointments and labs are completed. Next stop, OR. I can't wait for Feb. 8th!

My surgeon does not require bowel prep. They are not cutting into the lower bowel.

Bariatric Pal never sent me the link to view the movie :-(

My 2week pre-open diet is two protein shakes per day and one meal of lean protein and non-starchy veggies. I think the 5 shakes and 6 6ervings of soft protein sounds easier :-)