Christy C.
Christy C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Update! -
My surgery was July 23. Woke up in some discomfort more from the gas they used during surgery then anything. I was up walking within a few hours and had my leak test by 5pm. I s...
Christy C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Tomorrow is my day! -
I have to be there at 6 am and am the first case of the day so shouldn't have to wait for any other surgeries to wrap up. I'm excited, I'm nervous. I have a headache..I think th...
Christy C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
I'm approved! - Just was checking online to make sure my insurance had received my info that was submitted Friday. It shows I'm already approved! I can't believe it was approved this quickly! Exci...
Christy C. wrote a blog post 11 years, 6 months ago
Checklist done! -
Finally have finished with all the things asked of me by my surgeon..including a sleep study which was no fun at all! I had my last appt with my Nut this morning so now it's jus...
Christy C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Last appointment done...Insurance waiting? -
I had my last NUT appt and I'm done with my checklist. Now it's time to wait for it to be sent to insurance. My doctor's office said my insurance will have up to 30 days to make...
Christy C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Sleep study Friday.. -
So I'm sort of nervous about this! Has anyone had one? Were you able to sleep well with all those electrodes stuck to your body? Also for the ladies with long hair , did they st...
Christy C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Inital consult -
Went to my initial consult with my surgeon today... Was told because I had previously had an open cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) that there is a chance that my RNY could ...
Christy C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
should I stop reading?? - Was just glancing over at the revisions board and it frightens me! So many people with failed rny. I'm worried that I will gain all the weight I lose back....that the rny won't wor...
Christy C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
First appt with surgeon.. -
My first appt with my surgeon is on March 1st. They have already verified benefits and I have the referral. I've done so much research over the many years I've been thinking abo...
Christy C. wrote a blog post 11 years, 8 months ago
YOUTUBE! -
I started to chronicle my journey to WLS and beyond on my youtube channel. If anyone would like to follow along, my channel is
www.youtube.com/okiediva
Thank...
Christy C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Oklahoma Nurse looking for friends -
Hello! I am in the very beginning stages of this journey, I am currently waiting for the referral to the bariatric surgeon to go through Tricare. Would love to have someone to t...
Christy C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Tricare Prime referral.... -
Anyone have any experience with tricare prime? I'm wondering how long it takes for them to get the referral to your surgeon in the computer. Thanks!
Christy C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
First step...taken! -
Saw my pcp today.. As I posted a few days ago I was extremely apprehensive and anxious about asking for the referral. When I got to the office my bp was 144/78 and my pulse was ...
Christy C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Good thoughts needed plz!! -
Have an appt with my PCP on Monday morning. I'm going to request a referral to a bariatric surgeon...I don't know why I'm so apprehensive about this. I love my doctor but I have...
Christy C. wrote a blog post 11 years, 8 months ago
Starting the journey... -
I have been contemplating a gastric bypass for many years now...I think I have lost the same 50 pounds ten times or more in the last ten years..It always finds its way back with...
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Christy C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Newbie...! -
Hello all, I am just beginning the start of my journey. Researching surgeons and types of surgeries. Just wanted to say hello since I have been lurking!!