megkpik
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Current Weight: 250
Ok so this is coming off a lot slower then I thought. I've had 2 fills so far, almost at the perfect restriction level. I have not been working out, except the occasional walks with my dog. i am 10 weeks & 3 days post op and have lost a total of 15lbs since surgery. that is a total of 1.43lb/week. i guess thats all right, just getting little frustrated with the weight loss. I really REALLY want to get below 250. The last 3 2 weeks ive been between 250 and 253 I just cant seem to get below that. I am really going to try to start getting my butt in gear!
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From the album: Taking a look back..
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From the album: Taking a look back..
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From the album: Taking a look back..
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From the album: Taking a look back..
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I cant fit into this robe anymore :( but i still have it
megkpik posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: Taking a look back..
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I bought this scale from Bed Bath & Beyond that tells you the values of your water weight, bone weight, muscle mass, and lbs of fat. It was really expensive ($100) but worth every penny. I can actually see where my weight is being distributed. I lost 4lbs of fat, but gained 2 lb of muscle last week. hope that helps..
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Current Weight: 258
I just got my ab circle pro the other day! I am soo excited to start using it. My goal is to do 30 min on the elliptical, 30 min on the treadmill and doing 10-20 min on the acp daily. I?m officially starting today! I've been kind of a bad girl the last couple of days, I don?t even feel like I have the LAP-BAND?. I haven?t gained any weight, but I?m 2 weeks post op and have only lost 8lbs...
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Good job Jon! You are such an inspiration! And I am totally down for the DFW meet & greet!
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YAY!! Im excited for you! Im one week $ one day postop and couldnt be happier! So far, its the best decision I've ever made. Make sure you have all your ducks in a row, you'll be surprised how fast your date will arive!!!
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im glad someone posted this. im actually drinking a black coffee right now, but im one week and one day postop. noone said anything about coffee, just pop. after reading some of the posts, im going to wait a month. i dont want anything to harm me or my band!!!
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hey! i was banded on monday, and i am having exactly the same pains. i get the spontanious hiccups as well. my pain is on my left side tho, not in the center, but it is hard to breathe, and i often loose my breath. i am sure its just from the gas they put into you during surgery. i am not worried about it, but it might be a good thing you got some xrays done, just in case. hope this makes you feel better
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My taste buds have done a 180 and this is just with water and clear liquids. i cant imagine how food is going to taste again!!
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YAY i just had my surgery yesterday!!! i am feeling ok.. not great by any means. i had developed hernia, which was fixed during the surgery. after i woke up, i could not hold one conversation. i kept falling asleep after each sentence lol. anyways, i am so excited to start loosing some serious weight. im down 15lbs since my pre-op diet, but i havnt had anything to eat in abot 3 days, so im sure i lost more.
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CIGNA people-How long did it take for approval/denial?
megkpik replied to kacee's topic in Insurance & Financing
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Hey there. My name is Megen and I have insurance through Cigna. I am in month 2 in the 6 month program, and I was just wondering what everyone submitted for insurance approval. I have read the criteria for the lapband several times, and called the 1-800 number a few times also, but I was wondering if I could hear some firsthand experiences with getting approved. I am tracking everything I eat for the 6 month program (although I haven’t lost any weight- actually gained 8lbs), I am tracking every time I work out, and I am making all the necessary appointments for the letters of medical necessary. Also, I am aware that CIGNA covers 90% of the cost for the lap band, but I also would like to know what the typical out-of-pocket cost was. Thanks!
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ok so as of today i am down 10lbs for my first week of optifast!!! I am soooo happy! it was only hard until day 3, then it didnt bother me. i absolutely hate the soups, so i am only drinking the shakes. i am suppose to drink 5 a day, but i am only drinking 2-3 because i have to gag them down. i know i should drink all of them, its really hard tho. my goal for the second week of the liquid diet is to drink 4-5 a day. i also started building a house this weekend, so i think the physical exercise def helped my weight loss
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Hey guys! I am about to start the Optifast 2 week diet on Monday! I am super nervous/excited! For those of you who used the Optifast diet, how much did you loose in the 2 weeks? Also, did you work out as well? Thanks
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cute dress! you look amazing! -
Chopped my hair off for 2010 :)
megkpik commented on Lindz92's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
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I didn't order from Canada, but I did order from Dallas, TX. It was like $60 for overnight shipping.
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So I sent in all my paperwork about 1 week ago. My surgery office's nurse said everything looked very 'nice'. There is one thing I am very worried about: The nurse gave me 6 sheets for my primary doctor to fill out, one for each month. This included my blood pressure, weight and diet plan for each month. I asked the nurse about my letter of medical necessary my primary doctor was suppose to write, and she said that my doctor didn't need to write one. I said I would get one just in case, but the nurse said Cigna will not even look at it, and not to waste my doctors time. I did what the nurse said, but now I'm EXTREMELY nervous!!!! Anyone have a similar situation and get approved?
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Thanks guys! This all is very helpful! I will keep you all in touch on how I'm doing. I can't believe its only 2 days away...