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I am so sorry to hear this. You have to think positive. Do you know where they are going? Can you use a different facility? maybe the new one they are going to.
I had my follow up EGD on Wednesday and Dr Kia said I am good to go!!! I will be having the surgery at 7:00 AM November 5th (Monday)
HW: 380 lbs
1st Consult Wt. 325 lbs
SW: 293 lbs
When will you know if the 5th is a go?
BAND REMOVED 9-4-12-fought insurance to get sleeve and won! Sleeved 1/22/13! Five years out and trying to get that last 15 pounds back off.
WOW! What a difference! Great job!
BAND REMOVED 9-4-12-fought insurance to get sleeve and won! Sleeved 1/22/13! Five years out and trying to get that last 15 pounds back off.
Just wanted to stop in and touch base. As many of you know I had my surgery May 5th. I was at 277 lbs the day of surgery. Today 11/02/12 I now weigh 165 lbs. That is a loss of 112 lbs for me. I feel so amazing. I am going to try and get some before/after pics if i can figure out how to get then on here right.
Before http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y343/hcubbyhill1977/Fun% 20stuff/ME/0413001527.jpg
After http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y343/hcubbyhill1977/6446 39_4158870444674_655458393_n.jpg
I have been going thur the ringer getting this band to sleeve conversion. I expected a hard road with the insurance due to them changing their policy on WLS. I never thought the staff at Hurley would act like the are. I'm so disappointed with them. Now I have done everything I need for the insurance. Hurley's policy and treatment of revisions stinks. I wanted to make my "new" patient appointment and now I find Dr Wagner my band surgeon and Dr K who I would have liked to do my sleeve as he did my DD and Sister, are leaving the end of the year.
BAND REMOVED 9-4-12-fought insurance to get sleeve and won! Sleeved 1/22/13! Five years out and trying to get that last 15 pounds back off.
pineview01 - Thank you for your reply! My BMI right now is 49.6 and I need to lose roughly 130-140 lbs. My husband actually has been asking for information from human resources in regards to the BCBS. All we've gotten so far was a shortened version of the Explanation of Benefits, and that didn't touch on anything weight related. I am currently dieting (WW Online) and have lost about 5 lbs in the last week. Also I recently scheduled an appointment with a new doctor who will be my primary, so I will be sure to discuss my weight with her as well. I also have records from previous doctors with my weight documented throughout the years. Hopefully all of this helps. I'm trying to be as pro-active as possible beforehand. I will be attending my first seminar this coming Thursday, so I'm looking forward to learning as much as possible while I'm there.
What is your BMI? That means more to these guys than weight. Also how much do you have to lose. Could one of your husband go workers get the info for you so you can get a step up?
My DD had BCBC of MN. They only required a 3 month diet but her employers policy required 6 month so that is what she had to do. You could have 12 people here with the same insurance and if they had 12 different employers you can come up with 12 different requirements.
If you need a diet you could start that now. Most have you do at least 3 months but, some based on bmi wave it. That is why I asked your bmi. I have talked to my Doc about my weight every month so I would get that out of the way while waiting for every thing else and only had to do one or two months after starting.
I would have to say with your history you will get it for sure.
BAND REMOVED 9-4-12-fought insurance to get sleeve and won! Sleeved 1/22/13! Five years out and trying to get that last 15 pounds back off.
Michigan Mom: After having a VSG in January of 2012 I have lost 110 lbs to date! This blessing and tool that was given to me made me change my entire life around! I now eat a clean diet and workout 3 hours a day (1 1/2 hrs at 5am and 1 1/2 hrs at 7pm)!!!! My new goal for the next year, is to be on stage in a bodybuilding competition! I have learned a lifetime of knowledge in this last year on clean eating, fitness and motivation and I want to share it with all of you!! I am sure you can teach me a thing or two also so please join my Facebook page and let's share tips tricks and stories together!https://m.facebook.com/TheJourneyByCrystalE?id=119115734912416&_rdr
Thats the EXACT ISSUE I am having! im going to try to look into my security settings!
VSG on 4/25/12 SW400 Before Liquid Diet 377 After Liquid Diet 366 CW 234 GW 180
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