Lynn5707
Lynn5707 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 12 months ago
Is it feasible to go back to work after about 8 da - Hi,
I am trying to see if any of you had gone back to work in about one week's time after VSG. I don't want a lot of people to realize I've had it done, and I don't want to use...
Lynn5707 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 12 months ago
Gastric sleeve vs. medically supervised weight los - Hi,
I should be getting a surgery date for July. I have had some friends and family members suggest that I try the clinic's medical weight loss program. The surgery actually a...
Lynn5707 posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Surgery probably in July! - Hi,
It's been awhile since I've posted. I've had my preops and they were fine. I am still so scared for surgery. I am going to meet with the medical bariatric doctor as well j...
Lynn5707 posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
How long off work??? Any nurses or people on thei - Hi,
I just found out I was approved this week! So excited. Next week I have my pre-op labs, etc & pre-op class. After that I will get scheduled, probably sometime in May.
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Lynn5707 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
How to get samples? - Hi,
I just was approved for surgery - don't have date yet, but someone mentioned I should get protein drink samples? How do I do that? Is there a company that provides them?
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Lynn5707 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Insurance approved!!! - Hi,
I heard from my surgeon's office today & I am approved!!! I guess the earliest surgery could happen would be 5/30. I am so excited/nervous.
Any advise???
Lynn5707 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Insurance approved!!! - Hi,
They submitted my insurance last week, and I just happened to call today to see what the insurance coordinator thought my chances were and she said she had just gotten off t...
Lynn5707 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Received a message - was submitted to insurance to - Hi,
Well, I received a message that my file was submitted to insurance today. Fed BCBS. I am not sure if I will be approved or not - they need 2 yrs past weight and although I...
Lynn5707 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Question on post-op diet - Hi,
At my last weight loss meeting, the nutritionist said that for about the first year we will eat 500 calories. That seems like such a small amount for such a long time. Sh...
Lynn5707 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Any regrets on having surgery??? - Hi,
I was talking with my daughter today and she kept saying, "why would you have surgery - you know you can lose weight if you just eat right and exercise".
In my head I kno...
Lynn5707 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Finally insurance to be submitted!!! Fed BCBS - ba - I had my last supervised WL meeting today. Insurance will be submitted (Fed BCBS - basic), and now will be just waiting.
My starting BMI was 40.3, then the last two visits were...
Lynn5707 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Will be submitted to insurance now! Now the wait - Hi,
I am so excited/nervous about finally being submitted for insurance, now just waiting to see if it actually goes thru. I have Fed BCBS, I saw Dr March 2010, BMI was almost ...
Lynn5707 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
What happens if I gain during supervised WL meetin - Hi,
I have my last supervised weight loss meeting tomorrow. I may have gained almost 2# since last weigh in, but still should be a couple of pounds less than my first weigh in....
Lynn5707 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Last supervised WL meeting this Tuesday - lots of - Hi,
I posted similar post on LW board, just wanting to see any others' opinions. I have Federal BCBS, BASIC option.
I had seen surgeon last year around Jan/Feb 2010. My BMI...
Lynn5707 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Last supervised WL meeting on Tuesday - nervous ab - Hi,
I am so excited/nervous. I will have my 3rd supervised WL meeting on Tues. My BMI has been 39.5 and 40 (I had seen doctor last year in March, but thought I could do it on...