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AC3

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  1. Posted

    Today, I had my first nutritionist appt!!! One down, 2 more to go. She just went over things with me. She basically told me my BMI is 40.1. I'm JUST qualified. She said, "I know I'm not supposed to say this because I'm a dietician BUT if you lose anymore weight they will deny you." Holy moly. if I lose anymore than one pound I'll be denied. It sucks but I need to make sure i don't lose too much.

    Has anyone been in my shoes??

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    Hi!

    I just had a few questions and to see how other people's first Nutritionist appt went. I see mine for the first time this Friday and I'm just curious on what to expect. I know I'll get my binder but what happened when you had your first nutritionist appt??

    Thanks, AC

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    Just make a list of questions so that you can ask what to expect during these next 6 months. Mine showed me which apps help count calories because youre gonna be on a 1500 calorie plan. 64oz of Water a day which could also be gatorate, propel, Protein drinks and she should show you which 1's to buy and what not to buy. I just had my last appointment with her before i start my 14 day fast.ill be praying for you

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    Thank you! Good luck to you as well. 6 months?? My insurance only says I need to see my nutritionist for 3 months.

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    Mine talked about my goals and the goals of the program. She also put me on a pre-op diet, even though my surgery won't be until probably November. I have a comparatively low BMI, so she told me to lose around 10-15 lbs. 29 days out, I've lost 17 lbs. Now I have to figure out a way to maintain it and not lose anymore, or I won't qualify. She also told me that during this month, I have to eliminate carbonated beverages (check), caffeine (check), drink a daily replacement shake (check) and eat at least 60 oz of Protein a day (check). I go back to see her on Sept 8th and then one last visit on Oct 6th.

    May I ask what your BMI was?

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    At my first one she gave my schedule for 6 months of NUT classes

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    I only have to do 3 months; that's what my insurance wants.

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  8. Posted

    Many WLS folks head into surgery not having had caffeine for quite some time. Caffeine withdrawal can spark a Migraine.< /p>

    It is always better to know going in if a patient will probably suffer caffeine withdrawal , therefore a migraine. There are meds that can be ordered to have ready ---before the migraine has time to settle in.

    Migraines are no fun on a good day. Waking up after WLS with one is torturous and unnecessary.

    That definitely makes sense because mine are horrible. Nothing usually works and they last til the next day sometimes.

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    I am also on state medical in RI. They required 4 months with nut, BMI of 40 w/o comorbidities or 35 with. Also multiple previous documented failed Weight-loss attempts. This is my second time through the process. My first attempt was denied based on insufficient documented attempts. My BMI was 40 at the time and I am pre-diabetic. Being pre-diabetic is not considered a comorbidity. Now, on my 2nd attempt, I was approved. My BMI is now 44. Because each state offers there own medical plans, the requirements do vary. Good luck to you!

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    Thank you! He told me my insurance requires 3 months with the dietician and he didn't say anything else really. He told me that he could definitely help me and that's I'd look weight fast. I'm 5ft 3 and about 225. He just asked me questions and I told him I have bad arthritis in my knees, back, ankles and hips. I just hope I get approved after doing all of this. Lol. Good luck to you as well!

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    How long did your whole process take tho? Like, for your appts? What's your BMI? Do you have any major health issues tho?

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    I began this process early March 2016, before then I didn't even know what gastric surgery was. My BMI was 44 and I am prediabetic.

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    Oh ok. Yeah, he said 3 months with dietician. Lol. I'm going to try and set up all my appts I need to do right after the first visit with the dietician.

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    im in ct and have medicaid they required 6 mo with a dietian and 3 support groups attendence along with pulmonary cardiac clearence and if you are diabetic i was required to have an aic under 7 for approval the process took me 14 month i started in april of 2015 and was sleved on june 6 2016

    Goodness! That's a long time! I met with my surgeon today and he said the process is 3 months. Well, 3 months with the dietician. So I'm looking at sometime in Nov!

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    Hi! I'm new here and I'm just seeing if anyone has had the gastric sleeve and has Medicaid? How long was your process? I meet with my surgeon on the 10th and I'm nervous/anxious about this whole process. My BMI is like 38.2 but I don't have diabetes/HIgh BP or anything like that. I just have arthritis in my back, bad knees and bad ankles. Did you get approved? Any kind of feed back would help!

    Thank you!

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