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Oh and the appeal is super easy. For me (United HealthCare) it was just filling out a simple appeals paper and resubmitting the specific reason why it was denied. The denial letter spells it all out. Of course its always good to overload them with documents and proof in the appeal to be on the safe side. Personally mine…
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I got it approved initially but then switched hospitals because I didnt feel comfortable having that hospital staff doing my surgery (they were HORRIBLE with paperwork and knowing my insurance requirements, very incompetent). So after switching hospitals I thought it would be easy to re-approve since I had everything so…
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I totally understand your frustration. For some reason we all hear and see the people who have the surgery and the pounds 'melt' off. I was really concerned because at my 2 1/2 month check up i was stalled. My surgeon said it was actually very common and to not compare myself with other people. Everyone has different work…
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OMG!!! That is my surgery date too for gastric bypass! Surgery Sisters! Today started the liquid diet post-op. Hope you are doing well!
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Such great advice! Thank you sooo much, this has really helped me. Me and my sisters all cook for our family for Thanksgiving and one of my sisters has already had the gastric bypass surgery so everyone is really understanding about eating healthier foods. But after reading this it seems like just making everything as we…
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Most important, listen to your surgeons specific instructions. Every surgeon has their own diet plan and own techniques when doing the surgeries. Mine specifically makes a smaller incision at the top of the pouch so I've been warned that I need to stay away more from gulping. Also was instructed that a meal should take at…
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Orlando's Celebration Hospital have people come from all over the world to have WLS here. My surgeon is one of the leading surgeons for the DaVinci robotic surgery. I havent had the surgery yet but they said that their patients rarely use the pain pills they are given and you are only in the hospital for one day after…
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Walks in the parks and swimming! Cant wait to start swimming which should be soon! (Florida)
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Love this, thank you!
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Lots of comments today. Thank you all for your concerns, advices, sharings. They are all taken into consideration with personal self-reflection, as is the purpose of anyone posting a discussion.It is always good to have different perspectives. Failure only happens when you stop trying. Being im-perfect is not an indication…
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Good luck!!!!! Hope all goes well! Let us know afterward!
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Yes I totally agree we are all here to help each other! I learned from that experience that just like I have the protein bar in my purse at all times, I should probably also keep a couple of sandwich bags of individual protein powders.......and now that I think of it I should also put a couple in my car too. Just in-case.…
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But I am definitely taking into consideration all of your advise!!! Dont get me wrong, I am very open minded even when it comes to my own blindness in situations. I go to therapy once a week and have been since October and will be for quite awhile. I dont have a problem with seeking help and trying to actively improve…
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Thank you all for sharing your experiences and advise! It is very appreciated. So I see that there are maybe some things that I should clarify to give a better picture. My insurance needs 6 months of a doctor prescribed diet that shows gradual weight loss. I am currently on my 5th month of that and have been doing the…
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Great news! Thank you for the inspiration!
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Im doing my pre-op diet very early and they have me doing a no sugar/no carb/no starch/no grain diet one week and then the liquid diet the next week. Advice during food week: Dont focus on calories, focus on portion control. Get used to eating your protein first then whatever fruit or vegetable you have with your meal.…
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Good things to know!!! I am pre-surgery so while I am not going to 'go crazy' and binge on sweets and pasta and rice, I will however enjoy it on occasion while I still can before surgery. I LOVE sushi so that is something I definitely will be eating but in moderation. I also love sweets but am finding already that I'm…
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I left the office without asking about the diet plan. When I got home I was so confused about things and didnt get an email response for a couple of days.
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I can attest that Jena is awesome! Great to see someone so supportive and motivational. Love this group and it is helping me so much as I prepare for surgery.
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Very active on mfp and this is about my 4-5/6 months of an insurance required diet plan to lose weight. The diet plan already has me doing one week of no sugar/carbs/starches then one week of the standard liquid diet that is usually required 2 weeks before surgery. I really think its a good idea to start trying to do the…
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Im on the East side, born and raised. I live over by the UCF/Waterford area. If anyone in Orlando wants to do some very slow walking then Im up for it. I broke my foot and sprained my ankle at the same time last year and they never healed correctly so when I say slow, lol its really slow.
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Im still in my 6 month pre diet for insurance approval but they already have me doing the liquid diet every other week. This is my second week trying it and believe me it is alot harder than you think it will be! I had no idea! Im so glad Im doing this early to practice because my first week I cheated everyday (Christmas…
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Born and raised in Orlando Florida! I am 25 and just graduated with a BS in Hospitality Management but with the swelling in my feet, cant physically work full time well in an office. So taking some time off to focus on my health and get this surgery (RNY) and being a professional babysitter for Disney part time until I can…
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Get a good thermos that is both good for hot and cold. They have them in all sizes and then you can make a cold green smoothie (be careful with not alot of fruit since that will be probably too much sugar) or a warm soup and carry it around in your purse/backpack all day. Depending on your thermos you buy it can keep its…
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All very good things to help prepare! Thankfully Because I have extremely high cholesterol my Doctor is having me start the presurgery diet now. So for 2 weeks I do a no sugar, no carb, no starches/ only lean meats, fruits, veggies, 2-3 serv dairy (which I only do almond milk, no dairy), 2 multivitamins per day. Then a…
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Thank you all for the advice!
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Doctors want me to stay away from soy so that I don't mess up with my hormone levels. But you are right, soy is a alternative plant-based protein powder. They even have organic whey but I'm still not a fan of the health benefits of it. Im looking for a plant-based protein powder with a variety of different plants, complete…
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All very good comments. I have no problem following the plan for 6 months if that is what they want me to do. I just think that maybe there might have been a miscommunication between the Doctor and the advocate. So I am wondering if people have heard of similar diet plans like the every other week diet the advocate said to…
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My doctor is only requiring me to lose 10 pounds for the surgery. Insurance is requiring 6 months of a successfully losing diet plan. With this diet plan Im definitely going to be losing quite a bit.
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Awesome list!
