I tried to be prepared, and found out my tummy post op had different ideas on what it wanted to eat.  Yogurt that has any fruit will always find sugar in them due to the fruit,   They recommended plain greek yogurt with a mixture of SF flavorings, or the light yogurts.  The cream soups I wouldnt worry so much about the sugar just be sure you will be getting protein in there somehow.  Focus on getting the protein in and then work with everything else as it comes along.

Hi Nicole,

Sorry you had to endure 2 surgeries so close together. You are doing great and keep rockin' your sleeve!

Take care,
Kandis

Dr.David Thoman who works out of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital accepts medicare-medical , i.e. medicare medicaid.

 

David Thoman

Advanced Surgical Associates

(805) 730-1470

and

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital both accept medicare- medicaid.

 

When I was newly disabled by my weight ( pedal edema, shortness of breath, diabetes, hypertension etc) and being diagnosed with right sided heart failure from severe sleep apnea I began Calif. State Disability. This and my lack of income or savings qualified me for Med i-cal ( newly called Medicaid by calif). That was in 2009.

 

I then applied for Social Security income / or SSI/SSD. When I was approved for my SSD - Social Security Disability they told me that 2 years from the day I applied, they would advance me to Medicare health insurance so ...7/1/2011 I began Medicare - since my income was still under $1650/month I qualified for Medicaid too. So Medicare covers about 80% then Medicaid picks up the 20% - deductibles etc. Doctors call this coverage medi- medi.

 

All that was to explain

 

For two years I searched California unable to find one doctor or hospital willing to take bariatric patients for Med i-cal ( Medicaid ) insurance alone. They do accept it but only With Medicare as your primary coverage.

 

I have now completed the Pre- Weight loss surgery "Must Do" List of psych evaluation, chest x ray, EKG, treadmill, lab work , nutritionist and more. All but the psych evaluation were covered by Medi Medi . Next I meet with Dr Thoman to review it all and ideally set date for surgery.

 

I hope that was not too redundant for this thread and helped to illustrate the confusing hamster wheel of state assisted coverage in calif. It's a miserable system.

Time to celebrate September with fellow "losers"

Who: Pre-op, post-op no-op, anyone who wants friendship and
camaraderie while on their weight loss journey and/or
maintaining their weight loss. This isn't a formal
support group meeting but a get together among friends who support
one another in their quest for better health. Of course it goes without
saying, our So Cal friends are always welcome too.

When: Sat. September 10th - 1:00 p.m.

Where: Coco's Restaurant Concord, CA (Back in the Sunroom)
4391 Treat Blvd.
Concord, CA- (925) 676-2262
http://www.cocosbakery.com

Don't forget our clothing exchange, feel free to bring things you have "under grown" out of!

Please let me know if you'll be joining us so that I can tell Coco's how many folks to plan on.

Hugs,
Barb

Attending

Barb & Lil & Isla
Paula
Michelle C-W
Stacey
Kristen
Norma
Colleen
Robin
Rachel
Eileen
Mary Kaye
Jason
Deb
Gail
Allen

Remaining 2011 Luncheons & Get Togethers:

October 15th & 16th - Apple Hill, Placerville, CA
November 12th 1:00 p.m. Coco's Concord
December 10th 3:30 p.m. Holiday Potluck & White Elephant, Barb & Ron's