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Does anyone have Independant Health? My husband is thinking of switching insurances. What are their requirements?

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i just had surgery with IH. Dr. H says he has a good repore with them. I believe you have to have a BMI of 40 or 35 with co-morbiditys. I am sure if the 5% wight loss requirement is theirs or the WLS center.

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great job band

val

Val, we can let you know if we are meeting for coffee in the evening. Linda and Band are out my way so we would be meeting around here somewhere. But you would be welcome (any one else as well!)

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Does anyone have Independant Health? My husband is thinking of switching insurances. What are their requirements?

You have to also check what is in your policy, not just the insurance company. For example, I have United Health Care, which covers the band, however, the policy my company has with UHC does not include the band. So UHC would not cover it for me. If you switch, look into the plan as well.

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judy,

let me know and i would met u if i can

val

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I would be interested in the turkey trot. I will not be running though. Is there a regisration fee? What time does it start?

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I would be interested in the turkey trot. I will not be running though. Is there a regisration fee? What time does it start?

I think it is about 9 am, it is on Thanksgiving day. It is about 5 miles. If you register on line it is $25.00. That includes a long sleeve t-shirt and the party after, which ends about noon or so. You could probably walk without registering, there is about 10,000 people in the race. Some are in costume. It is a lot of fun.

To register online it is YMCA turkey trot, the course is Delaware avenue.

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you have to check your individual policy...most insurance plans are actually dictated by your employer & they put the req on what they will cover & the information they will req from your doctor for pre-approval.

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good news just found out from my husband that our insurance should not be changing probably just an increase in premiums which isnt too bad since they cover everything.

Also.....i cant remember how this worked, do you get put under anesthesia for the surgery or are you awake the whole time? I was awake for my c-section it was a little scary but not that bad. The only other time I was actually put under I had a lot of problems & aspirated (spelling?)....?

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I would keep calling anyway, I was promised an October seminar ans never got a letter. I've been calling for a few days now wioth no luck!! I'm getting soooo discouraged. :D

I would keep calling until I get ahold of Marietta. The line usually goes to voice mail and they say to leave a message. But you never get a call back. Keep on trying the number until you get her at different times of the day. Give her your name and ask her to pull your chart. Then ask her when the next seminar is and if you will be included in that bunch ?

shar

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Don't get discouraged... Keep calling at different times of the day... every day for as long as it takes... Eventually, you will get Marietta and have her pull your chart. As I said before, don't bother to leave a message...

shar

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Don't give up, it'll happen!!!

I don't think Posner or Hoffman do it while you're awake---I don't know of any surgeon that does that, actually---ack, I wouldn't want someone suturing the port to me and moving stuff around inside of me while I'm awake, gah!!!

I'm going for a fill tomorrow--kind of nervous. I think I've only lost about 10 lbs. since my weigh in on September 23rd. Kind of discouraged, seeing as though I've done just about everything to a T. I could've kicked more butt at exercising, but I just got back into my routine. I'm also concerned about how it feels to get a fill. Does it hurt? Eeek!

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