Guest guest Posted July 10, 2000 Report Share Posted July 10, 2000 Hi, again. I should have included some insurance info before, I have Cigna HealthCare out of Bristol, TN. I work for Kennametal in Weldon, NC. They do not exclude WLS if it is medically necessary. I really don't see why it would not be medically necessary if my BMI is 48 but they don't think so. I have been in touch with my PCP and he wants me to come in and talk with him this week and see what he can do to help get me approved. If you live in this area of NC and you are looking for the best internist in the world, go see Dr. Geraldo Maridiaga, not only great looking but smart and thoughtful. I really don't know anything else that might help with the info I need. No I don't have major problems yet, but I do have swelling and very painful feet and ankles. My BP is great and I walk on flat ground OK but put me on stairs and my lungs threaten to fall out. I know it is only a matter of time before other problems begin. My Dad passed away at 44 and several of his family members passed early also, I really don't want that to happen to me. Any info on the battle will be greatly appreciated. Thanks again, MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com wrote: > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Free Worldwide Calling with Firetalk! > Click Here: > http://click.egroups.com/1/5481/3/_/453517/_/963272853/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > There are 25 messages in this issue. > > Topics in this digest: > > 1. Re: [July 14 > From: raventmb@... > 2. Re: Digest Number 1647 > From: raventmb@... > 3. Re: Re: [July 14 > From: metrishal@... > 4. Re: Re: > > 5. Re: This and next weeks MGBers > From: Joanne97617@... > 6. Re: I'll be back! > From: Hadjab@... > 7. RE: Digest Number 1647 > > 8. .Thank You So Much! !!!!! > > 9. Information needed > > 10. Re: This and next weeks MGBers > > 11. Re: Re > > 12. Re: Digest Number 1645 > From: sw9226666@... > 13. Walter Lindstrom > From: srozycki@... > 14. na how does your garden grow??? > > 15. Re: CatheterGENZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ > > 16. Re: Mini Gastri Bypass - Wonderful Juice from Sams!!!!! > > 17. Re: na how does your garden grow??? > From: MICP0907@... > 18. Re: Re: Questions!! Jane///////go girl > > 19. Blood Work Required??? > > 20. Re: Re: 26th Laparoscopic Squadron > > 21. Re: Re: CATHETER?????Dr Bill > > 22. Don't Go There > From: smootgen@... > 23. Re: Re: CATHETER?????Dr Bill > From: metrishal@... > 24. Re: Digest Number 1646 > From: TeacherGator@... > 25. Re: Digest Number 1647 > From: TeacherGator@... > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 15:29:01 EDT > From: raventmb@... > Subject: Re: [July 14 > > In a message dated 7/10/00 3:21:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com writes: > > << > Also, who is going to be with me on Friday the 14th??? And, who is going to > check on us? :-) >> > > I am going July 14!!! and I can't wait I am staying in bed until then so I > don't hurt myself this time!! LOL > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 15:29:50 EDT > From: raventmb@... > Subject: Re: Digest Number 1647 > > In a message dated 7/10/00 3:21:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com writes: > > << I just like it when Hubby does dishes.. >> > > Men can do dishes??? That's not what my husband told me. > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 3 > Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 15:31:58 EDT > From: metrishal@... > Subject: Re: Re: [July 14 > > In a message dated 7/10/2000 3:30:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > raventmb@... writes: > > << > I am going July 14!!! and I can't wait I am staying in bed until then so I > don't hurt myself this time!! LOL > > >> > , Wait and go the next week then I will be there your original > littlermate > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 4 > Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 15:43:41 -0400 > > Subject: Re: Re: > > I have very short, very fine, thin hair - I really can't afford to lose any > but would rather be bald and thin than fat so I guess I'll take my > chances!!! Joanne in Ohio > > wrote: > > > I don't know, it's just guessing on my part, but for two weeks before > > surgery, I took a regular multivitamin, a zinc supplement, and ate a > > lot of protein, and since the week after surgery, I've taken a > > multi-vitamin 3-4 times a day, plus I took additional vitamins A and > > E > > and zinc the first three weeks. > > > > I am losing a little hair (I have *really* long hair so 5 hairs looks > > like half a handful) but I've also got a lot of new hair growth. > > > > I think this first initial hair loss was from the anesthesia. I > > always > > lose hair the month after a surgery with a general anaesthetic. It's > > not been too bad, not much worse than a seasonal molt. But the worst > > hair loss is supposed to occur about 3 mos. post surgery (the hair > > follicles that closed off during the weeks of the worst starvation), > > so I can't tell you if this strategy worked or not yet because I'm > > not > > 3 months out yet. Trust me, if all my hair starts falling out next > > month, you'll hear about it! > > > > But I *did* feel really great the week of surgery, so I think if > > nothing else, being well-nourished going into the surgery can't hurt. > > > > Kind regards, > > > > > > > > > > > In a message dated 07/09/2000 10:16:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > > > lindat@f... writes: > > > > > > << > > > Start watching your protein intake and vitamins *before* surgery. > > > Anaesthesia and also starving after surgery (not getting enough > > > protein, creatine and zinc) will cause the body to close off > > > hair follicles and 2-3 mos later, all that hair falls out. It > > > can't hurt to take vitamins with zinc before surgery and eat > > > plenty of protein. > > > >> > > > How much of these things should we take prior to surgery? I really > > don't want > > > to lose any more hair that necessary. > > > Sharon In KY > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Life's too short to send boring email. Let SuperSig come to the rescue. > > http://click.egroups.com/1/6137/3/_/453517/_/963203889/ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 5 > Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 15:52:17 EDT > From: Joanne97617@... > Subject: Re: This and next weeks MGBers > > Hello!! I just wanted to wish everyone that is having surgery this week and > next week a safe, secure and uneventful trip to the other side. I know > everyone will be just fine and that you'll all be back really fast to report > all the good things, that have happened. > > Remember this isn't just a physical, but a mental trip too, that you will be > taking down the path to a new and healthier you. The best of luck to all. My > prayers and thought's will be with you. ; o ) > > Joanne In TN > MGB 06/09/00 - 225 > 07/10/00 - 199 > Safety on the other side with no complications! > > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 6 > Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 16:14:35 EDT > From: Hadjab@... > Subject: Re: I'll be back! > > Hello everyone, > > I am on my way out the door to the airport with Robin to go to Durham for > clinic tomorrow... can't wait to meet you all! We will be staying at the > Fairfield Inn, but won't be getting in until after midnight... hope to see > some MGBers in the morning! > > Deb in IL > > ________________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________________________________________________ > > Message: 7 > Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 13:21:00 -0700 > > Subject: RE: Digest Number 1647 > > Men can do lots of things they think they can't. They just need proper > motivation and rewards! ;-) > > In a message dated 7/10/00 3:21:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com writes: > > << I just like it when Hubby does dishes.. >> > > Men can do dishes??? That's not what my husband told me. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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