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I have Tricare Prime, and they were very straightforward to deal with. My surgeon's office says Tricare is one of the easiest insurance carriers to deal with (I had my surgery approval within three days of it being submitted) but you need to be sure to step through each hoop they require you to do. If you follow the steps, it goes easily. I can't speak to how your type of Tricare works exactly, but this link leads to a location on their website that describes each program, and coverages. You may find the answers you're after there: http://www.tricare.mil/mybenefit/ProfileFilter.do;jsessionid=NYwZSRGB7yGPJLJDhpkwSgnvZQgg2qGJtRphHbBhbY2WgCy6K6nL!-1731520843?puri=%2Fhome%2Foverview%2FPlans%2FReserveSelect Good luck! Dave
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Ok wow. So my weight loss and everything has been Ok, could be worse. But my mood, my...i don't even think it's that. When you need a friend and you don't have any...where do you go? Seriously. Besides that, I'm just so empty. It doesn't matter if I'm depressed or ok anymore...I'm just empty no matter what I do. I love my b/f, my family, my friends. I love school, I look foward to being somewhat ok at my future job...but the emptiness never goes away... I really don't want to be on meds again...I feel ok sometimes...ish....even then...I'm so empty and up in limbo that my diagnosis is just "Not otherwise specified".... And I've been pretty much diagnosed (went to 4 doctors that all said i had this) with Trigeminal Neuralgia...and i just discovered that mine might be caused by stress/emotions...great. Seriously after being completely pain free for almost a week, i start crying and the pain kicks in again. I feel crazy.
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Yes, I had to fullfil the same requirements as you listed. We must have the same insurance? U.H.? I did not have "internet monitoring" though. I just finished the six months and was approved - surgery is in two weeks.
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Don't worry, it won't last long. Your body is recovering and you are probably taking some strong pain meds right now too. Be patient and give your body at least a full week of rest before you start putting pressure on yourself to get back to 'normal'. Even though this surgery is laproscopic, it is still considered major surgery. If you set other people's expectations incorrectly that you would be back to normal sooner, then now is the time to let them know you were mistaken and you need to take at least a week off of work and/or any chores you normally do.
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I was considering purchasing Tony Horton's 10 minute training program and was wondering if anyone has tried it. If you gave tried it let me know your thoughts. I am on my treadmill 30 minutes 5 days a week, but if I could get a better result in 10 that would be great.
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Thanks everyone. I checked with my sister who is an nurse amd she assured me that I wouldn't have it in both legs and it sounds more circulatory. I will check with my doc last week. I am/ was morbidly obese so she things it was to do with nerves and weight.
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They didn't operate on your liver. Common sense says it shouldn't take any longer to heal then say, your kidneys unless you have an underlying liver condition. I would never recommend anyone to go against their surgeons orders but sounds like yours is very, very cautious. Every surgeon seems to have a different set of rules. Caffeine, no caffeine, carbonation, no carbonation, alcohol, no alcohol....the list goes on. My surgeon cleared me for anything except carbonation after 6 weeks. That said, I think we have to keep in mind that all the different surgeon's opinions come down to this: 1) Medical fact, 2) medical opinion, 3) serving the lowest common denominator and finally 4) covering their asses. I am of the opinion that we use our surgeon's orders along with our own common sense. We are the ones responsible for our success or lack there of at the end of the day.
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I am so ready to get this surgery! I am looking at Jan or Feb but I am scared of it not working!!! I need to lose around 200 pounds I have heard all kinds of things about the first couple of weeks after surgery from my doc to stories on the internet and was wondering if you can tell how your experience went. I am also scared of how my skin will look and was wondering about that also.
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I'm from Westchester County, NY and relatively close to NJ. Had surgery 19 days ago and a bit lost! My first adjustment is this week.
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I'm 2 weeks post op and am feeling hungry a lot now. I know it's not head hunger. Then when I start to eat I hardly can take more than 3 bites. Is this normal at this stage? Sent from my iPhone using VST
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It's a week from today! Feb.27th You are finding out before dear hubs...as he is sleeping in this morning! I am as nervous as a "long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs!"
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Went to the doctor today. I am 11 days post op. I lost 18 pounds since surgery and 45 since the start. He removed my bandages. And cleared for full liquids. If that goes will next week I can start puréed.
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New Member - Getting banded August 5th
pinkposey replied to pinkposey's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Lisa - I am feeling okay - still sore, but it gets a little better each day. I'm afraid I'm doing too much bending over. I did some laundry today and after getting things out of the dryer I just felt really weak and my abdomen was sore. I am also bored with the liquids. I am not even hungry, but I am trying to get in at least 2 Protein drinks per day. My doctor wants me to get at least 60 grams per day, and the two drinks almost covers that. Other items I've eaten are chicken broth, V-8 juice, tea and sugar-free Jello, popsicles, and fudgesicles. I go to the doctor on Wednesday also! It is strange - I am not hungry, but when I see commercials for Burger King, and other food items, I think wow that sounds so good. It's not that I want to eat it it just sounds good. That's the psychological aspect coming into play, I suppose. I don't know how my blood pressure has been affected yet, because I have been told to continue my daily medicine for that. Do you work and if so do you plan to go back the day after you see your doctor next week? -Rose Ann -
New Member - Getting banded August 5th
pinkposey replied to pinkposey's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Lisa - I have that same pain on my left side from the port! I've been worried that I've pulled something loose, but apparently that's how it's supposed to feel. The pain gets really sharp if I twist to my left or bend downward toward the left. I'll be glad when this goes away. As far as my diet - for two weeks I am allowed the following: juice, Jello, popsicles, broth, bouillon, fruit ices, coffee, tea (these were recommended for the first 2-3 days, then I could add "full" liquids like milk (skin or 1% - I drink 1%), vegetable juice, strained cream Soups, pudding (fat-free and sugar-free), diet ice cream and light yogurt. I am to continue with my Protein drinks twice per day until I'm on solid foods. I use the unjury Protein Drinks (not too bad - I can tolerate it). The only things I have actually eaten are jello, chicken broth, popsicles, sugar-free fudgesicles, vegetable juice and the protein drinks. I keep sipping on Water all day too. Yesterday was the first day that I actually felt hungry - my stomache actually growled. I'll be glad to get to the next stage which for me is mushy food, but at least I can have oatmeal, mashed potatoes (thin), and eggs. I called my boss this morning and I told her I go to the doc on the 13th, so I won't be back until at least the 14th. She was fine with that. I am off on the 15th, so if the doc gives me the okay, I may go ahead back on the 14th, and if I get weak, I'll just go home early. I truly am feeling weak - when I shower, by the time I finish I'm almost light=headed and have to hurry to my bed to lay down! I hope I can build my strength back up this week. -Rose Ann -
Tuesday morning is the big day and I'm Super Excited! I have so far lost 12lbs on the pre op diet so hopefully I'm on track! I'm on Vacation all week so I should have plenty of time to rest properly!
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They have enough food in them for two or three meals. Few have enough Protein and they are loaded with salt and preservatives. http://www.thedailymeal.com/15-healthiest-frozen-dinners http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/best-frozen-dinners#1 Consider buying frozen veggie blends and cooking up a bag, even with added salt and butter you'd be ahead calorie and nutrition wises. It's probably time to start working on your food choices anyway.
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Hi everyone - how are you all??? Hope that Santa was good to you, and that you are all having a wonderful summer break, wherever that may be in our wide, brown land. We just got back today from 3 weeks camping at Cowes (Phillip Island) - bliss!! Although I feel like I ate my way throught the holiday, and was VERY lazy to boot. Hmmm, I'll find out the damage on the scales when I weigh myself in the morning, and will get back into the groove of exercising this week. Promise. Really. I have a fill scheduled for Friday - I really need it!!! Welcome to all of the new Aussie members who have joined over the past month or so, and I haven't "met' you yet. Good luck with wherever you're up to so far, and I am looking forward to chatting with you soon. That's it for now, time to catch up on the latests posts.... ...see you around!
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Just wanted to check in. I'm almost three weeks post op and down 50 lbs from preop diet. I'm doing great, starting to eat more "normal" types of food. I feel great! I just wanted to thank everyone on this forum for all the support as I began this journey. I was very nervous and hasn't been bad at all. Those last few days before surgery, reading people's stories on this forum got me through. So glad I did this.
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When do you say to work out with weight? I know I can't for 4 weeks according to surgeon but like you I don't wanna sag.
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I tried my first fill with a fillcentersusa.com doctor in Las Vegas. He was obviously new to the whole procedure, had the book out and everything. Took three tries, no numbing, just jabbing. It was so painful, I took pain meds for two days. My first real fill was today (Oct 5) with Novabody Solutions in Garland TX. They accepted me even with my lapband being inserted in Tijuana. Cost was $200.00. The doctor used a numbing agent, then a sonograph to find the port. It was so fast...and painless... I could hardly believe it! They can be reached at: novabodysolutions.com or by calling 972-665-2639. They are located within Vista Hospital of Dallas. Thanks so much to their team...I am back on my way to losing weight.
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11 weeks and going strong in California
Mommy2Ps replied to Sassygirl1969's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Good for you on your success!!! I'm about 7wks out and haven't lost much. I'm getting discouraged, but trying hard to stay positive. I think exercise is the key for me (unfortunately, haha) so I've started going to a gym with a friend. How many fills do you have?? I go in next week for #2, and I'm currently at 4.4cc in a 10cc band. -
I don't know how to handle my life and changes..
Snunu posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi everyone! I feel bad and sad and know that is my fault of not following the diet and sport but I don't know how to manage it all.. I'm full time working mom of 2 boys, hubby is helping around but not much as he is really overloaded with work and one day off per week.. Boys are 10 (my stepson) and 4 (my birthson) and are very active and noisy and difficult to handle. My work is stressful. No friends or family around to help as we are expats living in the foreign country at the moment. All that is making it soo hard to focus on me and follow every rule I have to follow.. My day starts at 5 am and the only time I can be free falls after 9-9.30 pm and by that time I am sooo tired and just can't imagine myself doing any sports.. My food also isn't good enough as most of the time I don't have time cooking for myself, so I end up eating everything I cook for my family. It is not that bad food or unhealthy but still not suitable enough for me. I feel desperate today cuz I made my progress report and realized that despite I have lost 59.4 pounds in total, since bypass surgery, I have lost only 39.6 pounds. As a fact, I am 6 months post op and have such a poor results and such a poor self discipline and control over my life. I feel even at times that my pouch has stretched a lot cuz amount of food U can eat increased a lot too. I want to gain control. I cannot turn the clock back but I am ready to put myself at the first place now. Any advice on how could I start over? Cuz emotions and feelings that again the food controls my life are just killing me inside. I want to reach my target.. want to change.. just don't know again where to start... P.S. to make it easier to understand.. My surgery was done back home and the first 8 weeks were great with sport and food and then I had to go back here.. school, work.. and slowly everything went out of control.. and I found myself living the same life as before surgery. So for what then I was doing it all? Please guys, don't judge me much.. I just look for aupport I am so much lacking here.. -
Surgery date confirmed
sarabooth2010 replied to monty's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This is also my first time on here, I have a surgery date of 9/30. I am a 36 yrs old married mother of 4 and full time student with 11 weeks left to become a Registered Medical Assistant. My externship begins on Oct 3rd and this was the only date they had before that is to begin. I just got my insurance approval on Monday and began my liquid diet on Friday. My family doctor referred me on getting the surgery since nothing else we were trying was helping me lose weight. Had originally thought about the band but my DR said with my eating habits that the sleeve would be better fit for me. I am now at the end of day 2 of liquid diet and my tummy is growling to the point I feel nauses. I am drinking my 5 protien drinks and about 80oz of Water. I also drink broths and live for my sugar free banana popsicles, but its still not helping. If I could only eat my sunflower seeds i would be OK. Wonder if that would be cheating? lol -
So, I'm finally scheduled for the sleeve on April 7th! YAY! However, I'm continuing to research and I'm reading if you have acid reflex before having the sleeve it may not be a good idea to get the sleeve but rather the gastric bypass (RNY)! BOO! I'm so upset I'm sitting at the computer bawling my eyes out! Did anyone have acid reflex before the sleeve? did it get better or did it get worse? My acid reflex has been under control with Prilosec for a few years now but before Prilosec I would have terrible heartburn! I was given an upper GI where I had to drink this stuff and they would take x-rays of my esophagus. The test results had come back that I did show signs of having past heart burn problems. UGH! Wouldn't you think if it were bad enough results my doctor would tell me it wasn't a good idea for the Sleeve? Please, Can someone bring me some relief until I can get a hold of my doctor next week? Thank you, Jess xoxo
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Questions...Questions....Questions
Ladiec2 posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I have my first appt. in a couple of weeks. I know my insurance covers the procedure so that's fine. I know I want the sleeve. What are questions I need to ask the surgeon when I meet with him, questions for nutritionist....
