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Random question - For the last several weeks, I've had a fairly constant ache/discomfort in the lower/pelvic abdominal region.  I had a UTI last month, but I've finished the antibiotics and tested ...

The post op water weight is depressing, no doubt about it. It's...

BC/BS reversed itself - After Mayo re-coded the pre-op visits from 10/7 (just changed the order of diagnosis codes), BC/BS paid at 100%.  I spent yesterday morning back at Mayo:  more lab work, pre...

Abdominal binders post op? - I saw my surgeon today and forgot to ask how he felt about the use of medical grade abdominal binders for the first week or two? For those who have had their surgery, what w...

Message for Hawk1957 - I received an email notification that you would like to join the 'December, 2013 RNY Buddies' group, but I can't your post anywhere so I can respond. If you haven't already ...

Group for 12/2013 RNY's - There is a new group called "December, 2013 RNY Buddies.  It is open to anyone having a RNY during the month if December, 2013 ( or late November or early January). It is a ...

New group, just for us - We know have our own group:  "December, 2013 RNY Buddies".  It's a group where we can compare our experiences, support and encourage each other, and be a non-judgemental place t...

December, 2013 Group - We have a growing list of people having their surgery next month.  Would anyone be interested if we form a group for ourselves (December, 2013 Surgery Buddies - or Pals, Friends...

Pre-op insurance coverage is still unknow - When I first started thinking about WLS, I called BC/BS and asked if my policy covered the procedure.  The answer was yes, and all that was required was a letter of medical nece...

My very first, tiny, NSV! - I am still pre-op for 12/18, but I've been trying to live the post-op lifestyle for a couple of months now.  I've lost 32 lbs (only ~ 120 lbs to go).  My mother says she sees th...

Questions on insurance coverage of pre-op procedur - I know I need to talk to my insurance company Monday, but I wonder if this has happened to anyone else. Mayo's policy it to have 2 rounds of exams and evaluations before the...

Daisy - Sounds like you made the right decision. Congratulations on...

Before making my decision to have WLS, I read a workbook that was...

We are all fighting for our heath and our lives - yet others rarely see it...

Second round of pre-op blood work? - On my first round of consults, the medical doctor ordered fasting blood work; they took 17 vials of blood. I go back (hopefully for my final medical clearance and to meet wi...

To tell or not to tell? That is the question. - A message from a friend here on OH prompted me to write this blog.  She has been struggling with whether or not to tell a group of friends about her upcoming surgery.  I've been...

Tentative date!! - The surgeon's assistant called me today.  They are saving December 18th for me, as long as I clear my final medical clearance on November 19th.  Assuming I get that, I have to g...

Have a tentative date of December 18th!! - God bless the Bariatric Team at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.  They are going above and beyond to get my surgery in before the end of the year (I had my initial consultations...

December 18th!! - Mayo Clinic at Jacksonville is being awesome about getting me in before the end of the year (who knows if the knew insurance policies will cover this surgery; even the insurance...

How I got started on this journey - I am sure we all get to the decision to have WLS via different avenues.  My history with my weight is much like that of everyone else.  I have struggled with my weight almos...

I was about to say the same things as ed. Instead, I will share my...