lunarose
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WAAY to fast- and kinda freaky
lunarose replied to cheechtrish's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, After I got denied by Kaiser a few months went by and then my husband told me I could go the self pay route. I saw the surgeon on July 28 had surgery Aug 24 I was pretty excited/freaked too but am so happy to have had done it. -
Kaiser approval at 40 BMI
lunarose replied to Was a humpty dumpty's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
A Friend of mine went through the option's class with a starting BMI of 40 at the end of the classes she was around a high 38 she was accepted without any problems but then changed her mind. -
How many surgery scars do you have?
lunarose replied to M2G's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, I have six four are real small including where my drain was are fading. One is about 1.5" next to my belly button and the another is around 2" none are really bad. As I am losing and my stomach is shrinking its getting kind of lumpy looking(G) Nancy -
That is fantastic news! Congrads!! I am still in the BMI 30s something like 30.40 but I'll get there soon!
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You may want to read this blog from this lady who was sleeved in May and had a link and had trouble getting it to close. She is almost to goal now doing great but I figure you could email her and ask her whatever ? you have:
http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/the-diary-f8/the-long-long-long-journey-of-yesnomaybe-t2437.htm
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Southern California Kaiser Patients
lunarose replied to thin2be's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, I have a friend who did classes in Panorama City they had several classes going at the same time continuously. They did her labs towards the end of classes and they had several different facilities to choose from (some have longer waiting lists then others). Hope this helps. -
Protein Shake Alternatives
lunarose replied to Fleur de lis's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How are you making the shakes? I use a blender which puts a lot of air in the shakes and I have to drink them real slow or I would throw up. I also like making sugar free puddings I especially love the butterscotch pudding with About Time Vanilla. I also love the unjury chicken soup protein powder I mixed it in strained chicken noodle soup (just don't make it hot because it changes its consistency). Nancy -
Amy, Thanks so much they are perfect!! Now if they'd only come up with something to stuff my bra with(G)
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OMG! I just read what your husband said after watching Nightline! That is so funny! I can not tell you how many times mine has given me the blank stare when I mention something that we had talked about! You thought of PVC me I was thinking duct tape! Congrads on winning your appeal.
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How about checking other surgeons in Ca in other parts of the state? I am in L.A. and I know UCLA and a center in San Diego, Cedars to name a few have sleeve experience. As far as follow goes any surgeon and PCC with barriatric experience could do it.
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Good for you I am something of a rare duck in that I am not a stress eater my stomach was so riled up by nerves I couldn't eat at all!
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OMG I can't breath.. I won my appeal!
lunarose replied to Was a humpty dumpty's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh wow I am so happy for you!! You are on your way now! -
Hi All, I need some help figuring out what kind of clothing I will need when I go to Alaska at the end of November. I have lived my whole life in Southern Ca and am totally clueless as to what I might need when the temps hit the negatives at night. Nancy
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LOL! So have I but I always imagined visiting Alaska during the summer months maybe while on a cruise but not in the dead of winter! This will definitely be an adventure. Nancy
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Oh I had no idea about cotton. I can not wear wool but I saw some thick fleece under garments. It looks like I'll be flying up Jan 20 I am scared silly and not too thrilled with flying up there in the dead of winter not to mention no non stop flights!
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Psychological Evaluation?
lunarose replied to MrsMaddBroadway's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, I didn't know we would be doing it on the phone until I got the call. I imagine if I had said anything that raised any red flags I probably would have had to go in person. I'd call and ask them if you could do it by phone...can't hurt. -
Breast changes
lunarose replied to BlackBerryJuice's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
LOL! Way back when I was just entering puberty the girls in gym class called me "banana boobs" I'll leave the description to your imagination anyway they are back but now pointing straight down kind of like the old lady in the Playboy comments(G) I have noticed mine do feel different but I just had a mammogram three weeks ago and it was normally so I am stressing about it then again because I have had cystic breasts so they have always been funny. Nancy -
Breast changes
lunarose replied to BlackBerryJuice's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So far mine are turning into sleeves like my stomach but I remember reading someone else's post who had the same thing happened. I believe her ultrasound turned out okay. Let us know how yours is. Nancy -
Hi All so today is nine weeks. That is so hard to believe. I am half way to goal down 30 lbs and I have to pinch myself because I have never lost this much ever. I feel great and have more energy and my walk/workout is easier then before surgery. It feels as if a whole new world has opened up for me. I still have my doubts about whether this will work despite the proof and I have yet to buy any new clothes. Bought a couple pairs of boots but I just am not ready to buy clothes. It is as if a part of me worries about making a fool of myself silly I know even though I can even tell I am smaller.
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Drain OUT, but now worried!
lunarose replied to M2G's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, Mine just closed up my surgeon did place a huge bandaid which I changed daily for 3 days. -
Finally posted a couple of pre op pictures....yuck! I look like a whale!
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Pre-op
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Self- Pay Insurance- does that cover WLS at all?
lunarose replied to Pinkbetty25's topic in Insurance & Financing
Hi, We are self pay kaiser I did not qualify because my BMI was 36 and I did not have apnea nor diabetes but if I had been 40+ or had those co morbidies I would have been covered. -
When you DO break a stall......
lunarose replied to Connie0394's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi, I don't do that after a stall but rather during. I have to work on stopping my obsessive weighing. Nancy