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on 5/8/08 9:06 am
on 5/8/08 9:06 am
Topic: RE: I won the battle!
Congratulations Jennifer! You must be thrilled, what a relief... 
That is not an easy battle to win. That must have been one kick ass letter. YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is not an easy battle to win. That must have been one kick ass letter. YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Topic: RE: 1 week after my surgery...sorry so late
I'm so glad that your surgery is over and your doing well. I also had bypass last week (4/29). I'm sorry they had to do the ope procedure but at least everything went well. Keep usposted on your progress. P&PT's
Topic: RE: Help! does anyone have BlueChoice of sc
Thanks for the info, I'm pretty sure I will have to do the same! please let me know what you had to do! My dr is pulling hard for me, she writes a pretty good letter but I'm not sure that will work! I hate to give up but I'm just lost as to where to begin my fight. Good luck!
Topic: RE: Help! does anyone have BlueChoice of sc
thanks for the info, Im sure with my luck it will not be covered! My dr swears she can get it approved with her letter writing but if its an exclusion, its an exclusion! Good luck!
Topic: 1 week after my surgery...sorry so late
Hello everyone! I am sorry I haven't really written yet. My surgery was last wed. I was having lap bypass. Well, once I was out of recovery and what I could remember I had lap and open. Right at the last moment when trying to connect my small intestines to my new pouch there was a thick roll of fat that he just couldn't get through. HE tried very hard. Dr. Byrne did not want to make it open, but he had too. So I have about 50 staples. The days in the hospital were ruff. They just mainly keep me on pain meds. Also said I had sleep apnea so I was on a C Pat thingy. I had a tube down my nose and one in my tummy. I was released from the hospital on Sunday. I went back on Tuesday to have the drain in my tummy removed was causing pain. I think they took the tube in my nose out on Saturday. That was when I go to finally drink something!! Heck it could have been friday. Some of the hospital was just a blur. BUT THEY WERE ALL FANTASTIC!! They were right there if I needed anything!! Plus the support from my family also.
As of today, I am feeling much better. Eating and drinking. Though I do feel like I am always thursty. My husband has been great fixing me foof for me!! I know when I went back on Tuesday I had lost 7 lbs. They said the pumped me with so much fluid after surgery, she was sure it added a few pounds. So right now I am just taking it day by day. Each day is getting better and better. I just can't get a full nights rest. I usually get about 2 to 3 hours then I am up again... But I just wanted to let you all know how it is going. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. I can't sit here for long, it starts to hurt. So I will end here. I can't finally say that I am a Looser in a good way!!
Hello everyone! I am sorry I haven't really written yet. My surgery was last wed. I was having lap bypass. Well, once I was out of recovery and what I could remember I had lap and open. Right at the last moment when trying to connect my small intestines to my new pouch there was a thick roll of fat that he just couldn't get through. HE tried very hard. Dr. Byrne did not want to make it open, but he had too. So I have about 50 staples. The days in the hospital were ruff. They just mainly keep me on pain meds. Also said I had sleep apnea so I was on a C Pat thingy. I had a tube down my nose and one in my tummy. I was released from the hospital on Sunday. I went back on Tuesday to have the drain in my tummy removed was causing pain. I think they took the tube in my nose out on Saturday. That was when I go to finally drink something!! Heck it could have been friday. Some of the hospital was just a blur. BUT THEY WERE ALL FANTASTIC!! They were right there if I needed anything!! Plus the support from my family also. As of today, I am feeling much better. Eating and drinking. Though I do feel like I am always thursty. My husband has been great fixing me foof for me!! I know when I went back on Tuesday I had lost 7 lbs. They said the pumped me with so much fluid after surgery, she was sure it added a few pounds. So right now I am just taking it day by day. Each day is getting better and better. I just can't get a full nights rest. I usually get about 2 to 3 hours then I am up again... But I just wanted to let you all know how it is going. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. I can't sit here for long, it starts to hurt. So I will end here. I can't finally say that I am a Looser in a good way!!
Angie P 
Topic: RE: 1 week out ..was anyone else scared?
Everyone of us has at one time or another thought did I do the right thing...or what the heck did I do to myself...or will I continue to lose weight......will I fail again? You are very normal, but you will do fine. Hang in there and enjoy the ride. One thing I know at 2-1/2 years out and down 160 lbs., this is the BEST thing I have ever done for myself.
Topic: RE: Help! does anyone have BlueChoice of sc
Hi,
I have BlueChoice as a SC State Employee and they did not cover lap-band. I am self-pay. I am sorry I couldn't give you better news. I do know that some BCBS plans do cover but State Employee plan wouldn't. STB
Topic: RE: Sumter Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
Let me start by saying welcome. Yes there is supposed to be a group that just started. I have an appt tomorrow at Dr. Tribble's office and I"ll get all the information and let you know when and where the next meeting will be. It's open to anyone interested in bariatric surgery pre and post op. And it's headed up by Marilyn so it will be a wonderful meeting for sure!! Welcome to Obesity Help and I would love to help more if you need anything :-)
Topic: RE: plastic surgery
you look awesome Kimmy!!! Keep up the good work & becareful with your new body !
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