PNWsleever
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I just want to thank everyone for their encouragement! I had my first consult with my surgeon today and guess what.?? My PCPs opinion or support is NOT NEEDED. Onward I go!
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Newbie Here! My story so far...
PNWsleever replied to PNWsleever's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
BCBS of Illinois requirements for WLS * 1 Nut Eval * 1 Psychological Eval * 1 Presurgery Education Class Requirements for Surgeon * Bloodwork (done) * Chest Xray * Abdominal Ultrasound (done) * EKG * Endoscopy I have to wait a week before scheduling anything to give time for my surgeon to notify everyone. But hey at least I don't have to do a sleep study!!! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App -
Newbie Here! My story so far...
PNWsleever replied to PNWsleever's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Ultrasound results are in and everything looks good! I do have 2 small cysts on my left kidney but they are of no cause for concern. I'm sitting in the waiting room at my first consultation with my surgeon now. Will update more later! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App -
BCBS requirements
PNWsleever replied to mommabear2311's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Bcbs of illinois does not require any dieting. Best of luck! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App -
Thank you! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App
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Hello Angel! I'm also new here and meet with surgeon on Friday! This forum has been a god send for me! Best of luck to you and I look forward to reading about your journey! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App
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I need help keeping this secret!
PNWsleever replied to laceemouse's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I said I wasn't going to tell people but I've told 6 people already. Only close friends. I'm going to try not to tell any more. It's hard because big life changes can be exciting! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App -
Trying to quit smoking?
PNWsleever replied to loca_lette813's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes! I quit cold turkey 3 months ago! It doesn't make sense to go through surgery and still pollute your body with cigarette smoke. I just kept telling myself that I wanted to be healthy more than I wanted to smoke! You CAN do it! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App -
Newbie Here! My story so far...
PNWsleever replied to PNWsleever's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I got my lab results in today. My PCP said they look great! I'm having an abdominal ultrasound on friday to see why i have upper left quadrant pain off and on and after that will be my first consultation with my surgeon. Wish me luck! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App -
Newbie Here! My story so far...
PNWsleever replied to PNWsleever's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thank you! I will definitely ask my surgeon if he has a medical doctor on his team. Even if he knows the names of some his other patients use would be helpful for me to make the switch! Great idea! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App -
Newbie Here! My story so far...
PNWsleever replied to PNWsleever's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
He thinks it may be my spleen simply because of the location. It's in my upper left quadrant and I sometimes feel the pain in my ribs. No other symptoms. I did bloodwork for him on Friday so I hope to know more soon. They said the results should take about a week or two to get back. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App -
Good for you! We gotta do what we gotta do and surround ourselves with people who support us! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App
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Newbie Here! My story so far...
PNWsleever replied to PNWsleever's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thank you! Best of luck to you. I look forward to following your journey! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App -
I am hoping that I don't need anything from mine. I'll have a better idea after I speak with the surgeon but I definitely need a PCP who supports me! Thank you for your reply! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App
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Thank you for your reply! I will definitely be making a switch! Also congrats to being so close to having your surgery. I can't wait until I am where you are! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App
