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Lenamarie301    43

Lenamarie301
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Does anyone know if the first consultation will count as my first weight in? I have aetna and was told that one doesn't count by a nurse. However that was really the 1st appointment. I weighed 250 at that one. The next appointment I was 246. My last appointment I was 247. I am afraid of not getting approved because I don't know which one they will count as my 1st appointment and they specifically say onr their site that you have to weigh the same or less on your last appointment.

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My4Brownies    283

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My visit and every one after was recorded and submitted to the insurance that is why they want so many visits, nutrition to get involved to see the motivation you have before surgery to see if you are a candidate. I had to do 6 visits and was at a stand still with weight loss for 3 months ( no gain or lost) which was frustrating and surprising to me but it did not ruin my chances of Sleeve surgery (Nov. 9th, 2016).. Good Luck to you

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Lenamarie301    43

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My visit and every one after was recorded and submitted to the insurance that is why they want so many visits, nutrition to get involved to see the motivation you have before surgery to see if you are a candidate. I had to do 6 visits and was at a stand still with weight loss for 3 months ( no gain or lost) which was frustrating and surprising to me but it did not ruin my chances of Sleeve surgery (Nov. 9th, 2016).. Good Luck to you

I am praying it doesn't hold me back, getting approved would be a great way to start the new year~!

Yes my surgeon said that was my weight they submit

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Wish me luck. I feel like it is taking forever for them to submit. I am a nervous wreck.

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Aggiemae    739

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Not being able to lose weigh or very slow weight lose while making an effort is a valid reason for WLS. I was on a 1200 calorie a day diet for three months and as hard as I tried only lost 3 pounds!

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kell911    62

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My paper work said it as well to not gain any weight during the supervised diet with my Dr. I started at 200 then 197 and I weigh in again on the 3rd of Jan. I weigh my self daily at work in the scale that is used when I see my DR. I work at her office, it said I am up 199. uhhhg. I have 4 days to lose those 2 lbs to be back at 197 or less. I am nervous. I am really watching everything I put in my mouth, my weight is a struggle.

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Lenamarie301    43

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Not being able to lose weigh or very slow weight lose while making an effort is a valid reason for WLS. I was on a 1200 calorie a day diet for three months and as hard as I tried only lost 3 pounds!

I went on a cruise the week before my weight in and I wrecked everything. there was so much food around 24/7 came home with weight gain ????

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kell911    62

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I lost those few pounds. I weighed in at 196. OMG ..The STRUGGLE IS REAL...

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Lenamarie301    43

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I lost those few pounds. I weighed in at 196. OMG ..The STRUGGLE IS REAL...

I was able to get approved. I am scheduled for the 18th of this month! Talk about Nervous!

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kell911    62

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So happy for you, I am hoping for mid Feb when all is said and done!@@Lenamarie301

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Lenamarie301    43

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So happy for you, I am hoping for mid Feb when all is said and done!@@Lenamarie301

I almost wish it wasscheduled later so I can get in some last bad foods but that's ok because I've done that all my life!

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kell911    62

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when do you start your preop?

So happy for you, I am hoping for mid Feb when all is said and done!@@Lenamarie301

I almost wish it wasscheduled later so I can get in some last bad foods but that's ok because I've done that all my life!

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Lenamarie301    43

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when do you start your preop?

So happy for you, I am hoping for mid Feb when all is said and done!@@Lenamarie301

I almost wish it wasscheduled later so I can get in some last bad foods but that's ok because I've done that all my life!

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Today is my first day of preop. So I am on a liquid diet. So far it's ok. because they are letting me have a real meal once a say with 2 shakes and 2 Protein Snacks

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kmeys0130    10

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I have BCBS NY and my first weight at the consultation doesn't count. So I need to step on the scale a total of 7 times.

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Lenamarie301    43

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I have BCBS NY and my first weight at the consultation doesn't count. So I need to step on the scale a total of 7 times.

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Sam here. I wa really only supposed to do it 4 times but wound up having to do 5!

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