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Hopep4673

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    3 Month Diet Requirement

    Hopep4673 replied to Joei's topic in Insurance & Financing

    mine if from my hospital, According to her it is 3 appts in 3 months they go by the month not the number of days... she says that is the case for most insurance so if u have a 3 month requirement then 1 appt aprox 4 weeks apart in 3 separate months is good
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    3 Month Diet Requirement

    Hopep4673 replied to Joei's topic in Insurance & Financing

    Good question... i am going to call and ask my patient advocate today.
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    Rides at the fair, cute scrubs not big boxy scrubs that r available in my size, being comfy in seats at concerts, buying something sexy to wear to for my husband, finding gym cloths that fit and dont hang on me or squeeze me to death,taking less pills every morning, and having the energy to keep up with my 5 children, to play with them like i want to
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    I had the worst experience this weekend... Friday my brother and mother talked me into riding a ride at the fair that i did not want to ride... i got up in the chair and they could not latch the harness... bc I am too fat. I knew it b4 i got up there but it is so much worse when u have proof... I cannot wait for the day when stuff like that no longer happens... silver lining is that i have new motivation to stick to it.,

    1. MowryRocks

      MowryRocks

      We have a Six Flags fairly close to us and my family has always had season passes, so my kids could go. I would just walk around because I haven't been able to fit on a Roller Coaster since 1999. It has always been my goal through every incarnation of weight loss attempts. My vsg was 10/26. I tried to ride the Batman two weeks before Christmas...no go. I was so defeated. The good news is that I have been on that mo fo at least 10 times this summer. Your time is coming.

    2. ChaosUnlimited

      ChaosUnlimited

      Aww, sorry that happened. I haven't been on rides for years because I was so afraid thats what would happen. Someday, you will go back there and ride with no fear and replace that awful memory.

    3. Hopep4673

      Hopep4673

      thanks guys... it is my newest thing that i look forward to now

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    Hit a milestone today!

    Hopep4673 replied to Dashofpixiedust8's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

    Awesome!!!! Congratulations Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app
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    My projected surgery month is December Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app
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    100 miles in 100 days fitness challenge

    Hopep4673 replied to alcn1derlnd's topic in Fitness & Exercise

    Checking it I got 8.81 miles... Woohoo Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app
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    Lexington, Tn Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app
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    Where in Tennessee, which surgeon??? I am having my surgery at St Thomas in Nashville.
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    100 miles in 100 days fitness challenge

    Hopep4673 replied to alcn1derlnd's topic in Fitness & Exercise

    Count me is I need to get back to my exercise Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app
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    I chose bypass because of my type 2 diabetes... my doctor told me that patient with type 2 diabetes have a really high like 70-80% cure rate with gastric bypass... If i did not have that i would probably go with the sleeve.
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    UpDate on where I'm.....

    Hopep4673 commented on barb87's blog entry in I'm ready to start living........

    Sounds like you are on the same timeline that I am... I have had 4 of 6 weigh ins with my doctor and my psych eval, waiting to hear back to schedule my NUT, endoscopy etc... looking at surgery dec 2017 or jan 2018... good luck.
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    stupid people

    Hopep4673 replied to willowwaters's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    There are way to many counselors that will completely support your decision to stick with this negative one you r seeing... find someone who will support you and take control of your life and health.
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    Smoking

    Hopep4673 replied to chica320's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I looked it up and nicotine comes out of your system in 1 to 3 days... so if you don't smoke anymore you should be fine. Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app
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    Yesterday I had my Psych eval... It went well, my only complaint is the 400 question test of repeating questions... but he said he thinks I am a good candidate for surgery!!! WooHoo... and that he is going to fast track my paperwork through... 1 more check off the list!!!

    1. Starsmore

      Starsmore

      I have mine at the end of my month...thankfully with a therapist I actually have a history with, but I'm still kind of anxious about it? What if he gives me a no go?!

      Congrats on getting through it!!

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    Month 4 of 6 weigh in today, down 4 lbs from last month only 2 left until I get submitted for insurance... Psych appt tomorrow at least now i feel like things are moving. getting excited and a bit nervous, I suppose that's normal.  

    1. celticNgel

      celticNgel

      I just finished my second visit and I am really excited as well......but a little nervous too. But I'm worth having my best life possible, as I'm sure, are you! God be with you in your journey!

    2. Hopep4673

      Hopep4673

      thank you You too

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    So I am working all my insurance requirements for surgery, and now wondering what if I go through all this and am denied... I know my insurance covers it and I meet those requirements... Knowing me I am stressing over nothing but still does anyone know how common is insurance denial??
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    insurance denial

    Hopep4673 replied to Hopep4673's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

    BCBS tennessee Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app
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    The waiting is the hardest part... i am having a bit of luck losing during this 6 month medically supervised weight loss, and that's great but... i just want all this to be over, to have my surgery done and my post op life started... i feel like i am stuck in limbo waiting... anyone else??...

    1. FluffyChix

      FluffyChix

      The waiting is so hard. I have a 4month supervised diet for qualification (3mos + initial intake). My doc started thyroid meds + B1 supplementation and I'm losing so much easier now--like a normal person. BUT! I've never been able to reach goal on my own or maintain. So I have this demon on my shoulder saying, but you're now on meds...should you give it one more shot?? So complicated the waiting!

    2. Hopep4673

      Hopep4673

      i have had the same thoughts...

    3. blizair09

      blizair09

      I lost 99 pounds (from 397 to 298) during my six month pre-op diet program. It was the best thing that happened to me. I completely re-defined my relationship with food before the surgery, and lost so much weight that post-op life was much, much easier. If you are losing, keep at it. You will thank yourself later for the hard work on the front end. Even now at 6'0", 185 pounds, I still think that if I hadn't done all of the pre-op work, I'd be at 285. It always makes me extra thankful for taking that approach.

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    insurance denial

    Hopep4673 replied to Hopep4673's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

    my projected surgery month is December... I am hoping to get it done b4 the first of the year bc my deductible is already met. my doctor is aware of that so we are trying...
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    insurance denial

    Hopep4673 replied to Hopep4673's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

    I have to have a 6 month medically supervised diet, etc etc same as most... I am on month 4 of 6 and I have my psych next week... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app
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    Psych

    Hopep4673 replied to Hopep4673's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    that exactly the way i look at it... and the way everyone should look at it i think
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    Psych

    Hopep4673 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    So... I scheduled my psych appt for 2 weeks from now... I have no idea what to expect...
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    Psych

    Hopep4673 replied to Hopep4673's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    2 days to 4 weeks I know that's a big difference but that's what I have read... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app
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    Psych

    Hopep4673 replied to Hopep4673's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Thank you for sharing... I figured it would be something like that but the unknowns can be scary Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

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