dolly_lala

not sure about her story, but from what i've read ALL the doctors are different, and some docs dont even have pre-op diets:confused:

i'll keep that in mind, i'm in trouble cause my husband and i have no qualms about holding things like that back infront of each other, uh oh how embarassing will that be for me if i had an accident, lol i'd probably laugh...then cry lol

the way they make things that go in your body i'm sure its okay, i have an IUD (Contraceptive) and its right there and even vigoris sex couldnt move that thing, i'm sure you will be fine, just follow the doctors orders or atleast try to lol. you should be A OKAY

absolutely fantastic, congrats on the loss, you did an awesome job, i hope to be as successful as you are:thumbs_up:

Oh gosh me too i can barely tie them, thats why i just leave them untied, like the other day my husband told me one of my shoes were untied and i just shrugged, we were in the grocery store and i didnt want to make a public display of trying to bend down to tie my shoe.... Gosh there are so many reasons, but i can tell you is...my health is deteriating, and so is my happyness.... I love to do hair, its such a part of my life, it makes me happy, but when i saw this picture of me doing hair for a wedding it broke my heart, cause i'm smiling so big...but then i see my body, and my head that looks dislocated from my body...tottally destroys my mood. im so embarassed for showing this picture i would never post it anywhere else, i hope to one day be banded, just waiting for approval..

Hey there, I had my apt with my primary and he is sending me to DR. Marema in st. augustine, i made a post on here about that and someone said that he wants 5000 upfront and pays you back whatever is left over after the insurance has paid them...what doesnt make sense is i have a 20% copay and if his avg surgery price is 17000 that means i should only have to pay 3400 for my co-pay, and i've also read that he wants 995 on another post for office visits, doesnt make sense since my co-pay for specialist is 25 dollars a visit i'm so confused, i dont think its fair that i have to pay this extra when my insurance is specific in what it covers....and what i have to pay.... any experience with this doctor? Thanks

thats what i thought but it looks like lots of doctors want some sort of program fee and other fees as such...:party:

Alllrighty well i know its covered, but how fast is the approval process, and whats the rate of approvals from those who have worked with them....juuust curious, i'm feeling very ansy, patience is a virtue, but i seem to lack that virtue quite often. I plan to put my paper work in within a week, if i can get into the psych. evaulation and the seminar... eeep

congrats on your upcoming surgery, if you put yourself to it, you can do the diet and it will all pay off in the end! good luck

thanks for mentioning the clear protein drinks i was concerned about pre slim fast protien shakes and how to keep my energy once i have the surgery, thanks

alrighty but seriously, i want to wear a bikini, and not be afraid to do more than a slow walk on the beach, i just want to do it baywatch style with nothing jiggling besides what shoudl jiggle.... i just want to feel happy with myself

well if india is too far you can come to florida and hang with the DOLLY LALA:lol:

Well as you can see on my ticker i have a bmi of 39.5, i weigh 230, and i'm concerned about my insurance approving me, a part of me is like you feel so big already how can you get bigger no no no...get it done now.... but then i start to worry about how the insurance company will view it...saying you are on the border even tho you have back problems, we're sorry... then i'm concerned cause i was just informed that the DR. that my primary is reffering me to may want 5000 up front even tho ihave insurance, i understand how the DR. is covering his butt making sure he gets paid but I just dont have thatkind of money, i'm still thinking how in the world i'm going to do the co-pay whatever it might be... it stinks cause i'm not concerned about the surgery itself at all, but the fact that i either wont get approved for my insurance, and or the surgeon wanting several thousands of dollars upfront...yikes...i'm worried..:cool:

kaninag- i have bcbs state employee ppo plan through my husbands job with the dept. of corrections... So...from what you guys are saying if i go in network, the most i will have to pay at all is 2500...assuming right?

oh i live in this really small city palatka, orlando is like 2 1/2 hours away, i'm kinda using that as a last resort but if i had to go to orlando then i will