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Hi. We sound very similar. I have been dragging my feet since about 2009. I'm from NY and have Excellus BC/BS. The way they do things here is;
a surgery seminar with your surgeon
a nutrition seminar and a history and physical appt with a nurse.
because I have Excellus I have to see a nutritionist for 6 months.
I had my sixth appointment on 3/22. and she asked me to try to lose 10 pounds by 4/27
and they will clear me for surgery.
I hope you have a smooth journey this time. I have tried the program 4 different times and never completed it.
Well all I can tell you is that the hair loss WILL happen no matter what you do. I had my surgery in December and I have recently started to notice the hair loss. It is distressing, but I am not going bald or anything so I don't think you will need a wig. I have fairly thick hair, so I don;t think that many people notice that hair loss but of course I do. I know that keeping your protein high will help some. Also I plan to start going to my hairdresser more often, currently I only go every 6 weeks when I need a relaxer but I plan to change it to every 2 weeks so she can deep condition it and kind of monitor things for me. I also plan to NOT get any braids or weave for awhile because I think during this stage my hair is too fragile for that. Unfortunately I don't know how long the hair loss will last, I think everyone is different, but from reading post on this site, we can be assured that it does stop and the hair does grow back.
Kyzze
Hello all,
I am 6 weeks into my 3 month physician assisted weight loss, have done my EKG, lab work, psych eval, and my PCP is in the process of writing my letter of medical necessity. To date I have lost about 15 pounds and I have been sampling different brands of protein. So what's the problem you might ask. Well, I am so ready for this to happen, but I can't help but be apprehensive about the hair loss. I would appreciate any feedback on this subject. How did you deal with your hair loss? Should I start purchasing wigs? How long will did it last? That is just about the only thing that has me concerned.
Thank you for your input.
HW 330
Surgery 7/21/16
Awesome! I'll add you so I can follow you!
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Great! So my time is about average! Thanks for responding!
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Congratulations! I had my surgery on 12/29/15 and for me the entire process took about 5 months, 4 appointments with a dietitian with documented weight loss, blood work, visit to psychiatrist and EKG. Once I met all of the requirements for the insurance I was scheduled for surgery about 2 weeks later. Nerves kicked in a few days before surgery but I went through with it and it is the best thing ever! I feel great. I have lost 60 pounds so far! I hope everything will go well for you. Keep us posted.
Kyzze
Im just starting as well. I see the psych tomorrow and i hope everything goes well. Im 5'9 with a weight of 333 so Im hoping everything goes well tomorrow so i can move on to the next step.
I just started the process. I have appointments over the next four months. Its been years in the making. How long was your weight after approval? What did you have to do? When did nerve**** you (if they hit you)?
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Chyeka, I go through periods where I think I i've gained and don't like the way I feel, what works best for me is going back to my meetings. Remember this is a lifestyle change, you can do this. Find an accountability partner that is willing to walk that journey with you.
Im proud of you,
I have been seeing all the ads for the surgeries that are in Mexico but I had the RNY what can I do as a revision surgery?
