BubblesOhSoSleeved

Sleeve buddies!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Yay! Are you nervous? Excited? Sent from my SCH-I545 using the BariatricPal App Both, but more anxious Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

With my situations im going through insurance...I had my first initial appointment Nov 17th...then it took them a week to get back with me...my patient advocate emailed me my surgeons requirements which I started getting done right away. After that it took them another 2 weeks to submit my request for approval to my insurance and that rook another week...and then another week to get scheduled...but remember I did mine around the holidays so it took a little longer with the holiday delays...also my insurance requirements weren't much...I had to have been 18 years or older, a Dr. Recommendation (my surgeon), to be either 35 plus bmi with morbities or 40 plus BMI without morbities...then I need to a psych evaluations and dietician evaluation staring I understood my post diet requirements. So Im 46.2 BMI with sleep apnea (a morbity requires for approval if under 40 bmi) so about a month and a half... hope that helps Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

That means you'll get a quick surgery date after completing your surgeons requirements instead of waiting a week to a month for approval from your insurance Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

So I finally got schedules for January 23rd Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I'm scheduled for January 23rd!!! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

So I started my Preop diet yesterday, (still waiting on an actual date) I drink about 40 Oz Water yesterday and started to notice my urine was pale yellow by the end of the day...today I drink 48 Oz before having to "go" and noticed my urine was damn near translucent...I just drink my last 20 Oz for the day...my question is, is that healthy??? Especially for the second day of preop? I'm not really a big drinker of water so it's a big shock to me. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Ok thank thank you! Before I started increasing my Water intake, by actually drinking water. It was a light yellow with settlement...now there's no yellow and no settlement lol Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Ok, because I looked it up and it said that urine should have a tinge of yellow...but if others are experiencing this I won't worry about it ???? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

So I've stated my preop diet in hopes of having a January 14th date...I need to call tomorrow and schedule. Well I'm allowed one meal a day...and suggestions??? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Damn girl lol! I need to be at your place for dinner Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

You and me weigh around the same, I would continue with the sleeve as the bypass is usually for those who need to lose a lot more. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! I was just gonna do all liquid but not eating has gotten me really irritated and im not a compulsive eater or addicted food ???? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Thank you, I really appreciate your input!!! You give me hope! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I repeat: Call your surgery practice to get the answer to your question. There's no point in going back and forth with people here, as none of us is involved in deciding your surgeon's requirements and limits. You asked a question and don't like the answers you're getting. I've already talked to my patient advocate, I'm trying to get alternatives. My piercings are apart of who I am and Ives spent over 200 dollars in getting them. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Mine has only been in a year, plus it was 55 dollars, Ivery had it done 3 times and am not working at the moment so I can't just go get it repierced. If u was working this wouldn't we an issue for me Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

The tongue will close...this surgery I'd 3 hours and people who have had it in for 5 years plus said it closed with a few days Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

For those of you have January dates that were approved by insurance, do yall have deductibles that yall need to meet if so how are planning on meeting your deductible? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

No, what is your coinsurance??? After you pay the 500 to your doctor, you'll pay what every your coinsurance is up to your out of pocket max after the deductible has been met. You can find out if your hospital will bill you so you can make payments on it. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App So I found out that 2000 is already given to us by the employer so I'll only be responsible for 500 Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App What is coinsurance? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App The percentage of what you pay and what your insurance will pay. Example: a silver plan is a 30/70 plan, Meaning, the beneficiary pay 30% after their deductible has been met and the insurance plan pays 70% Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Oh okay the lady said it's 80/20 so does that mean the insurance pays 80 of the out of pocket? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Yes and you'll be responsible for 20% Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Is that 20% of the maximum out of pocket? Example: My maximum out of pocket is $1000, is it 20% of that? Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App No its 20% of the procedure...up until you hit your max. So let's say your part of the procedure is 5000 after the deductible and after insurance pays...you'll pay up to 1000 and then insurance covers the rest. Also your deductible is included in the your of pocket max. So subtract your deductible from your out of pocket max and that's what you'll be left with after the insurance pays their part Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I was put under for my egd and had all of my piercings in as is. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

A Guage is practically invisible Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App I will still the smallest one in my tongue Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Hello, I'm 24 looking for a support buddy or buddies. I like every near Garland but am used to driving all around the the dallas metroplex. If anyone is interested please let me know. I should be sleeved in January Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

In plano..I should be setting my date on Monday if the lady would answer the phone. I finally got cleared to set my date today Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Lol I think ima get a clear plastic gauge expander so it can just sit in there without actually being seen and keep my hole open Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Ok thank you I'll use it it doesn't my septum and nostril Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App The the trick is to shape it so its flush to the skin on both sides...gonna need sumn to poke it thru & out when u come outta recovery. If u do swallow it, its small....I'm just worried about my tongue trying to close around it Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Ok thank you I'll use it it doesn't my septum and nostril Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App