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United Healthcare (Optimum Health Bariatric Resources)
2spicy4u replied to SuNMooNStaRS816's topic in Insurance & Financing
I have the same ins company. My paperwork was submitted on June 20th and i got my approval on July 12th. My case was closed by my nurse bc she stated she never heard from me after i would call and leave several voice messages. I would call back and never get an answer bc she called during my working hours.So my case had to be reopened and a few days later i got a call from her with my approval and we went over basic surgery stuff and any questions i had. So just make sure u call and check in with your nurse from time to time and document times and dates you call but overall the experience was easy. -
What has your doctor told you to eat/or what not to eat over the next year?
Luckystar12 replied to Johanna1955's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 6 weeks out. I eat about 1k calories a day. 60-90 grams of protein, 30-70 carbs. I eat some bread but no rice or pasta. Carbs are coming from dairy and fruit mostly but i sneak in a piece of chocolate a few times a week. I can eat beef, but i haven't tried steak bc i dont care for it. I eat what i want most of the time but use common sense. I stay away from fried foods and pastry, though i have had a bite here and there. I am down 30 pounds since 1/1/13. Losing 2-3 lbs a week. Going to start working out this week and maybe that 2-3 lbs will increase! But if not that is ok. I am losing and i am happy!!! -
Sleeve Vs Roux N Y...the Race Is On!
Ms skinniness replied to gmanbat's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Love this! Can u give it wife a handicap bc of female fluctuations? I have to bet on good health and a fantastic relationship with u and ur wife! Enjoy and rock that sleeve! -
I thought I replied to this yesterday but I guess I didn't. Just wanted to say I've had a rough couple of weeks with head hunger myself. Bouncing down into Onederland and back up and out. I'm being gentle with myself. And staying aware that the head hunger does not get fed with food. Or drink. The stresses I'm feeling from a pending divorce and my younger daughter leaving for a semester in Europe in a couple of weeks, on top of an edgy relationship with my mom (I'm living there for now and feel like I'm 20 again, and not in a good way) are all stressing me out in a big way. Food was on my mind all week, even though with my latest tiny fill I'm probably at the perfect green zone for now. WLS does not fix our brains. But the good news is that I have the power to recognize the underlying issues now, and the strong desire to work on them. No distractions from an emotionally unavailable and outright hostile and mentally abusive spouse. I can self-care without self-medicating. I'm kind of grateful that I'm not at goal weight yet during this first Christmas after leaving my home, because it gives me a physical goal to continue to strive for as well as the emotional goals. I hope this makes sense. I feel like I've grown a thousandfold in the nine months since my surgery. There's so much more to do, but I've got time.
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And now my grandmama aint the only girl calling me BABBBY. I love that song, I have had it stuck in my mind, this IS the good life. I have started eating a little differently lately. My days normally go like this - Crab meat for breakfast, I know this is wierd, but its tasty, and its high in protein, LOW in calories. Then I like to follow it up with a cottage cheese snack mid moring, a peice of fruit near lunchish. The fruit normally stays in the band longer that the crab meat or the cottage cheese, which is fine by me. Then after work, I normally have some chicken, or fish, with veggies. I am happy, my body is starting to change again, I am living on my own, making changes. My friends and I have this saying, big shit poppin, and little shit stoppin. This makes so much sense to me. Why would I let myself be tempted by a taste, a tiny little pleasure when I can OVERALL be much happier? I dont want to hate myself anymore, I dont want to punish myself anymore. I just want to be happy. I want to rise above all the petty bs in my life, all the drama and the waterworks, and exist, be, express. All the sudden, being Angelica is pretty awesome. I've never felt this way before about myself. I'm too good for bad food, I am too good to not keep up with myself and work out, I cant let myself waste away on a couch. I have been contemplating making the decision of not dating until I lose my weight, and get alot closer to goal. I just am starting to think that maybe it would be the best thing to focus only on myself for a while. At the same time, I am LONELY. I dont really know how to reconcile the two feelings. -A :thumbup:
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For a while it was hard to get regulated. I drank epson salt with warm Water - it is gross but gentle and efffective. Then on recommendation of another sleeve sister I bought Fiber Choice and started eating couple tablets daily to get more fiber. I started going every day and eased off of them. I will chew one now on days when I feel I might be heading towards constipation but I don't wait until it is there. Once after sleeve I was so constipated that I felt like I was trying to shit a glue stick out my rear end. It was so awful I thought I might have to go to doctor, but the epson water did the trick and I learned I needed more fiber. I love fiber choice bc it doesn't taste like medicine.
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My name is Angie and I am new at this so bear with me.:wink_smile: I am 5 1/2 months into my 6 month supervised diet and Dr phase.:thumbup: I have had my group introduction, RN visit, Group Dietician visit, Individual Dietician Visit, Psychologist testing and on Thursday I meet my surgeon Dr. Christopherson. I am having my surgery at the Genesis for Beriatric Surgery Center in Davenport Iowa. I have BC/BS IL and hope that my approval is quick. Well, I will continue to read the post and I will let you all know how my visit with the surgeon goes.
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Anyone have BCBS insurance?
jjinWA replied to christo5's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have fed BCBS. 3 months with a NUT, physc eval, proof of weight 2 years before(2012 and 2013) and dr requirements of EGD and cardiac consult, and some blood lab results. So far, out if pocket about $500 which included my $350 deductible. Not sure what my surgery will cost me once the ins pays what they contracted with the hospital and drs. -
Is there an insurance policy specialist at your doctors office? If so I'd call that person and talk with them. I have fed bcbs. When I inquired about my status I was told they wouldn't talk to me about it. Only someone from the office. I was approved within 48 hours as well. Do you have a copy of the policy? Have you done all of the requirements? Is there any missing paperwork they are trying to acquire? Just some thoughts. Good luck!
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Margie What board is giving you this BS info?
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Helps with PCOS?
newmebithebypass replied to glitterdaisies's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i have pcos as well i am pre-op but i was just in the er due to a 7cm cyst on my right ovary it hurts like a son of a gun so now i need to go back to obgyn and get on some form of bc -
Ah Get the implants! Be happy and proud. I have three kids and the boobs get in the way. I am a 36 c ish , iI have breast fed, had a huge lump removed and I am ready to try the small thing. Then, all shirts fit without an undershirts and i can jump without pain. Porn on Day Dreamer.
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Dr. Huizenga Comment on "Biggest Loser" Finale
FinallyFit50s replied to Susanjoyce392's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
There is a study on the recidivism-weight gain of participants on the show. I read it while I was doing research. One of the points made was that the contestants do 90 minutes of cardio a day with "suggested" times of up to 3 hours more. They are not fed a certain diet, and can choose what they eat. Before weigh-ins, many are dehydrated, etc. (like my WW weigh ins for sure;-( ) once off the ranch, they try to keep to these same measures to win. I don't know anyone who has an outside life of family, kids, dogs, jobs etc, who has time to work out 4 1/2 HOURS a day. Not to mention, it is near impossible to keep up. I used to watch the show and loved it, until I realized that like many of us, they lost all that weight to regain much of it. I do have my guilty pleasure of my 600 pound life... -
That's good info. Every document I have, including a 191 page Anthem BC/Prudent Buyer EOC, says nothing about nutrition visits required, doctor letters, 3 years of diet history attempts, etc...which honestly means nothing. That stuff could be mentioned elsewhere in document I don't have that's exclusive to my employer's plan selections. The only thing mentioned is the requirement BDCSC facility and 40 BMI. We just went through open enrollment so I really just need a policy number so I can call Anthem myself and see what the stipulations of my particular policy are. Not knowing is driving me insane. Hopefully we'll get our cards in the next couple weeks. When did you have your surgery (or when is it scheduled)?
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I have it but as long as I don't eat anything that contains sugar I'm fine. I also have to have a higher amount of Protein than carbs whenever I have carbs. I stupidly ate over a cup of regular banana pudding last weekend. No reaction right away. Then over 1/2 hour later I started getting real warm, a sign my sugars spiking. Then 45 mins. later I started sweating profusely & got extremely weak BC my sugar level was dropping. I asked my fiancée to get me a glass of milk which usually brings me out of it. I plummeted so fast I only had the strength to take 1 swallow of milk. My sugar level dropped to 43 faster than it ever did, needing sucrose asap, which u can purchase by the diabetic meters everywhere. Once I got my strength back, I immediately drank a 30g Protein Drink & was fine again. Except I had to take a shower & change my wringing wet sweaty clothes. Just avoid eating sugar laden anything & stick to low carbs & high protein Snacks & meals so this will never happen. I knew better so it was my own fault. Sent from my VK700 using the BariatricPal App
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Insulin Resistant and PCOS - 1st month post surgery and not losing weight
MizzouFan1 replied to N.Ahmed's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Ladies, I haven't been sleeved yet but do suffer from Hoshimoto's disease, PCOS and insulin resistance. I just want to throw out my two cents. I have been dealing with it for about 14 years and was Levothyroxine and Synthroid...metformin....you name it. I never felt good. The thyroid symptoms were unbearable even though my labs were within "normal range". I finally was fed up with 'umpteen' Endocrinologist s and even my original PCP. I researched everything and came across Stop the Thyroid Madness http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/. They mentioned T3 and T4 and all this stuff I had never been tested for. Then they mentioned Armour Thyroid as a medication. It is made from pig thyroid and had to be perscribed. My PCP refuse to prescribe anything other than the two main name brands so I fired him. I have since be on Armour for almost 3 years and it changed my life. I have the occasional flare but it has been the difference between night and day. Before I was sooooooo fatigued I slept through my 1 year old crying in his crib in the morning...I would wake up at 11am when he had been awake since 8....it was the last straw. I also found a doctor that treats based on SYMPTOMS not blood test alone. NOT EVERYONE feels great at 3.5 even though its within " normal range". Be your best advocate. I went through 4 docs until I landed on my current PCP of 3 years. Another big contributor....processed food of any kind. Whole organic foods have made a HUGE difference. I've lost about 13lbs without changing anything but quality of food. If you would like more info PM me....I don't want it to seem like I am pushing websites or anything...just information. Best of luck gals! -
Ugh! Stupid Evaluation!
Tana_Q replied to brandymarie81's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What absolute BS. I'm in recovery, been clean almost 6 years and I told my surgeon this right off. He congratulated me! Said that was an accomplishment and good for me. The dietician did suggest that I have extra support after the surgery but to deny someone for drug use 40 years ago is crazy. OP, good for you! Some of these prices for evals are ridiculous. There is always a better deal to be found and glad you got one. -
I attributed this to cessation of CPAP use... But I felt like my sense of smell was more acute than I expected. Combined with a stomach bug in my 3-4th weeks and I had to keep reminding myself "NO. You have an IUD. You haven't done anything. It's not possible." What's sucky is my partner does have a particular odor to him that I never really liked, but between CPAP use and sinus surgeries, I thought I had no sense of smell left!! Three years without smelling anything and suddenly now I can smell EVERYTHING and I'm not happy about that.... My partner leaned in for a casual kiss one time and his facial hair smelled like he'd been going down on an armpit. I feel like I am showering constantly and washing all my BO parts... And then we'll be in the car and he'll put his arm up and I'll be like OMG IS THAT ME WHEN DID I BATHE LAST DID I FORGET DEODORANT OH LORD I SMELL TERRIBLE... I'm trying to not freak out bc part of me knows it's HIM but it's making me crazy esp. if I DID forget deodorant right then. One of my friends assures me it's not just me feeling that way, but now idk how to deal with all that.
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PLEASE HELP! is acid reflux a def sign of slippage?
aligirrl77 posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have been having HORRIBLE acid reflux at night. I went to the dr and got totally unfilled and he put me on some medication and it is still happening. I have no other signs of a possible slippage and im just totally freaking out bc thats the LAST thing i need right now. I have been trying to eat better and i have noticed when i do the acid reflux doesnt bother me. I have also tried to stop eating/drinking after 7pm and that seems to help too... but every once in a while i will eat something that will irritate it or eat too late and i wil be up all night! I was just wondering if anyone knew if acid reflux could be a sign of something else other then a slippage? I know most of you are going to say go to the dr again...and i will... i just wanted to know if anyone has had a simmilar experience or has heard of anything like this and it not be something as serious as a slip. thanks -
I'm so sorry to hear what you've gone through. I'm glad you're home. As for pooping a lot; sometimes yes, sometimes no. Let me say, I keep the plunger next to the bowl bc too often I fill it up and need to plunge. Other times it's less. It's interesting as you're not eating much, yet going a lot. I eat much more than you. I do go about 5x/day but that's how it's been for me since the DS. Do you take iron? That can make my poop much darker. Does your poop ever float? Have you spoken to your team? Seems as if you might need a dose of Flagyl to straighten things out. I needed it about 6 mos. postop bc I was having dreadful diarrhea. I know a good many DSers who use it at least yearly to keep things flowing well.
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Hi All! I've had my band for 5 years now from today actually and it hasn't helped me at all. Like many, I lot weight, got sick and then gained it all back plus some. I'm making insurance calls and researching the sleeve. I've heard it's wonderful especially for candidates like me. Please give me any insight on what it's like to have revision and travel the "sleeve" journey. What's food intake like, sugar intake, similarities from the band or the differences, positives and negatives. I would love to pick as many brains as I can. I feel like I need to change what I'm doing now due to low success but scared that bc lapband was the wrong decision that I will make another wrong decision. Help! - Kara
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those kinds of posts b52 will make me successful bc its positive/to the point and just what i need as a pre-bander to be
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I really don't know anyone who has been through gastric bypass rny and I have so many questions about my pre-approval process. I have a patient advocate but I'm so nervous and fearful of not being approved. I really don't know what to do. I have a BMI of 40.5 and my 90 day diet will be up on January 23, I have Cigna health ins and they do cover bariatric with a 40 BMI and a 90 day med supervised diet. My physician does not normally do these things he refers patients to a nutrionist however I could not see a nutrionist bc they kept cancelling due to the holiday season. During my 90 days there has been no blood work no tests to see if I am diabetic or anything...just talks about my weight my excercise and mindful eating with notes each time. I have not lost any weight at all so far...and my physician is set to refer me to a surgeon. Once the surgeon sees me then they will file with my insurance ...I guess my question is has anyone had a similar experience? Did you get approved without having to run all those tests with your physician in the 90 day period? My surgeon will run tests of course, and I meet the minimum for BMI without any co-morbiditites... But I am afraid that I will not be approved bc I have not seen a nutrionist yet, just going to the Dr and talking about my weight loss attempts, with no actual weight loss. I wish I knew someone who had the surgery so I could ask things...but I don't. This support group is really my only outlet for this..
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I'm unable to keep anything down bc of the band not nausea . My first pregnacy I gain like 70 lbs obviously pre band . Just wondering if anyone else had had any problems like this . My band doc is worried and wants to x ray band but my obgyn thinks baby is growing fine ? I don't know what todo . Kinda freaked out . Some days i can't drink water
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Yes, absolutely being overweight can affect you having your period. The heavier I am, the less often I have it. Maybe twice a year at my heaviest. I once got down to almost being in a size 14 and my period was almost completely regular again. When I gained my weight back, I went back to being terribly irregular. Being overweight affects our hormones (which is another reason for the hair growth). I'd talk to your doc about this or go see a gyn. Mine wanted me on BC pills to keep my . regular. That didn't work so well for me, so I switched to medroxyprogesterone, which I would take only if I went for 3 months with no period. Still, if you are almost 19 with no ., you will want to have an exam. Starting at 18, you should have a yearly pap smear anyway, so if you haven't started, now's the time. :huggie:
