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Topic: RE: A question for ALL who has had Gastric Bypass
Hey there,
I had a lot of trouble with my insurance company as well. I am under my parents insurance, Accordia, and I already knew that my first step was going to be put on a weight loss plan for six months. So I did the whole weight loss plan and sent in for the surgery and the denied my claim. They said they wanted me to get on a different weight loss and exercise plan for another six months. So I started a completly different program and about 3 months into it I appealed the denial. First I added all the information from the 9 months I had been going to the doctor every month and then I sent in a letter. It was along the lines of if I die from being overweight my parents would sue them for not allowing the surgery to better my health (thats the short end of it). After I sent in that letter they sent me back an approval.
I also have some information about my journey in my profile that you might find useful. Good Luck!
-Amber 
Topic: RE: I GOT APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YAY! 
I am so happy everything went so well for you! Good luck with the surgery. Although I am only a little over two weeks out it has already changed my life and I know it will yours!
-Amber
I am so happy everything went so well for you! Good luck with the surgery. Although I am only a little over two weeks out it has already changed my life and I know it will yours!
-Amber 
Topic: RE: I GOT APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:D
Topic: RE: gatorade and powerade?????????
Well, those things are good for you because of electrolytes n' stuff, but they also have sugar and sodium. I personally don't like either of them, but that's just me. I really don't think they count as water (unless you are doing heavy exersizing at the time). I drink crystal light, and sugar free drinks... for me, I count anything that has less than 5 or 10 cals per serving, you know?
Also, if you are having the RNY, the sugar in those things might bother you. For the lapband, that doesn't matter tho.
Sarah
Topic: I GOT APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After 3 years of crying and living in a dark deep hole....I finally got approved for the gastric bypass surgery. I am so happy and shocked and scared at the same time. I cant believe it!!!!!!!!!!
Topic: RE: gatorade and powerade?????????
Not sure if you are post op or pre o*****n op. But For post ops gaterade and powerade are nono's by my surgeon. He says it has to many calories and other things. Try propel crystal light sugar free koolade stuff like that. All of those are considered for your daily "liquids".
As regard as water I would say no. It has electrolytes and all but not the best choice. I would consider it empty calories.
If you or your friend has a surgeon you should consult them.
Just my opinion
Amanda
Topic: gatorade and powerade?????????
hi is gatorade and powerade okay to consider as a water. instead of drinking water my friend drinks powerade and gatorade and water ocassionally. what about you guys? what do you think?
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