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Topic: Local Support Group
Does anyone know if there are any local support groups (not surgery center specific) in the Macomb area?
Topic: RE: Newbie - looking for friendship & guidance.
Thank you all so much for the replies and warm welcome!
mommaontheloose - I have not actually gone to the seminar yet, I go on November 1st. :)
Kim B. - Good luck to you on your upcoming surgery! I'm very excited for you!
I'm happy to hear all these people with BCBS have had their surgeries covered! It gives me a glimmer of hope. Did either of you have difficulties getting approved?
Topic: RE: Newbie - looking for friendship & guidance.
Hi Kari-
I am 32 and just got scheduled for Sleeve Surgery on November 13th. I also have BCBS and they are covering it. Best of lusk to you.
Topic: RE: Newbie - looking for friendship & guidance.
Hi Kari!
I live in SE Michigan as well. I had the RNY about 4 weeks ago. My husbands BC/BS covered the surgery in full.
I went to Dr. T.Zeni at St Mary hospital in Livonia. Him and his staff are wonderfull.
Where did you go for your seminar?
Jennifer
I live in SE Michigan as well. I had the RNY about 4 weeks ago. My husbands BC/BS covered the surgery in full.
I went to Dr. T.Zeni at St Mary hospital in Livonia. Him and his staff are wonderfull.
Where did you go for your seminar?
Jennifer
Topic: RE: Newbie - looking for friendship & guidance.
Hi Kari, I had the Sleeve, and I love it. I have lost about 96 lbs. I still need to loose more weight, but I am always going to have to work at it. That is the thing, this surgery is just a tool, and you will always have to watch what you eat. I also work out 6 days a week.
I wish I would have done this earlier; I feel so much better, and have been living life again. I am a Diabetic, and I do not take anymore meds for that. I do still take one medication for High Blood Pressure, but I am also off my High Cholesterol Meds.
BCBS should cover this, especially of you have health issures. You will have to go to the doctors, and they can help you through the process. It took me about 6-12 months to get through the process. Each case is different.
I am glad I did it! Hope this helps! I do not go on this forum very much, so I say Good Luck you You!
Annette
I wish I would have done this earlier; I feel so much better, and have been living life again. I am a Diabetic, and I do not take anymore meds for that. I do still take one medication for High Blood Pressure, but I am also off my High Cholesterol Meds.
BCBS should cover this, especially of you have health issures. You will have to go to the doctors, and they can help you through the process. It took me about 6-12 months to get through the process. Each case is different.
I am glad I did it! Hope this helps! I do not go on this forum very much, so I say Good Luck you You!
Annette
Topic: Newbie - looking for friendship & guidance.
Hi there, my name's Kari, I'm 30 years old and I live in S.E. Michigan.
I'm here because I have been seriously contemplating gastric bypass surgery. My highest weight was 330 lbs and I'm currently stuck at about 285 lbs.
Over the last few years I have had elevated to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and I also have PCOS (which makes the weight loss even more difficult), as well as psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis in my ankle, which also is aggrevated by the weight.
I have been on countless diets and programs starting at childhood, and nothing has truly worked. I'm currently on my second round of Weigh****chers, and I'm starting to feel defeated in the weight loss area.
I have been doing a little bit of research, but I'm not sure exactly where I should start or how to get this process started. I have signed up for a seminar on November 1st at a hospital nearby just to get more information, but right now I just feel a little lost in regards to everything.
I currently have Cofinity insurance, and their policy clearly states they do not cover anything relating to weight loss.
However, my husband will be getting BCBS in a few months and I have read that they may cover WLS. I'm not sure how true this is, I suppose only time will tell.
I'm hoping to find support here, as well as advice on how to proceed with WLS. I look forward to getting to know you all.
- Kari
I'm here because I have been seriously contemplating gastric bypass surgery. My highest weight was 330 lbs and I'm currently stuck at about 285 lbs.
Over the last few years I have had elevated to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and I also have PCOS (which makes the weight loss even more difficult), as well as psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis in my ankle, which also is aggrevated by the weight.
I have been on countless diets and programs starting at childhood, and nothing has truly worked. I'm currently on my second round of Weigh****chers, and I'm starting to feel defeated in the weight loss area.
I have been doing a little bit of research, but I'm not sure exactly where I should start or how to get this process started. I have signed up for a seminar on November 1st at a hospital nearby just to get more information, but right now I just feel a little lost in regards to everything.
I currently have Cofinity insurance, and their policy clearly states they do not cover anything relating to weight loss.
However, my husband will be getting BCBS in a few months and I have read that they may cover WLS. I'm not sure how true this is, I suppose only time will tell.
I'm hoping to find support here, as well as advice on how to proceed with WLS. I look forward to getting to know you all.
- Kari
Topic: RE: Dr. Gluck
I agree. I had the sleeve on Aug 13th and had a rough few days after, it was my first surgery. But then it was pretty good. Just this week I have started having some issues with eating and drinking, lots of discomfort so heading in to the office today to see if we can figure out the issue. So far down over 45lbs!
Topic: RE: Dr. Gluck
I agree! I had a great experience. Was sleeved on Aug 13th, 1st few days were rough because it was my first surgery ever but after that it is been pretty good. Just learning how to eat all over again. I am down over 45lbs. This week started having some discomfort with eating and drinking so heading to the office today to see if we can figure out the problem.
Topic: RE: Dr. Gluck
You always weigh in with your clothes on. Hope things go well! I had surgery on Aug 13 and am down over 45 lbs.
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