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  1. Stefanie S.

    Dr. Sudan

    I’m not a fan. He did my DS.
  2. Stefanie S.

    Hysterectomy - Anything I should be aware of?

    Diana - you made me laugh! Thank you both. So, a laparoscopic surgery would be just fine? I wasn't sure if they should be cutting anywhere in my abdomen....
  3. Stefanie S.

    Hysterectomy - Anything I should be aware of?

    Good morning! DSer here. Just got scheduled for a total hysterectomy for July 26. Anything I should make sure the surgeon knows? I asked her if she was familiar with DS. She said no. Thanks so much!
  4. Stefanie S.

    I made my goal weight!!!

    Congrats!! Happy dance!!!
  5. Stefanie S.

    Anti-anxiety Meds Recommendations?

    I'm with Caitlyn on the Effexor! She described it perfectly. I absolutely love it. No side effects. No weight gain. Taken it for 12 years now. But I will say I tried coming off twice (just because I didn't think I still needed it, but I did!)... and coming off of it is horrendous! So I...
  6. Stefanie S.

    Fat malabsorption over time DS vs. SADI-S

    This is just crazy! My original surgeon did want me to do the SADI. She told me it was new. Then switched to Dr. Sudan. He said DS only for me. I wonder if they sometimes use us just to "see" what will happen?
  7. Stefanie S.

    The gassssss...please help!!

    Soooooo glad you posted this question. I struggle greatly with this too. I actually resigned to the fact that I would just never, ever date again! And I do the same thing as you - I avoid eating much during the day and then can't wait to get home to finally eat. Then I don't go anywhere at...
  8. Stefanie S.

    VSG to DS: Untimely Filing - ARE YOU KIDDING ME????

    I'm often a "lurky follower" on this site! Congrats on your victory - I know how hard they can be to achieve. Thanks for drinking one for me ;)
  9. Stefanie S.

    My before and after photos

    Wow! So pretty! You are rockin' it! Congrats to you!!
  10. Stefanie S.

    BCBS South Carolina won't cover iron infusions

    Sounds like you've already been given great advice and I don't have much to add. But I wanted to share that I am with BCBS, and although I find them to be a terrible company, they did and do cover my iron transfusions. I've also had to appeal other denials with them and you can win. Don't let...
  11. Stefanie S.

    VSG to DS: Untimely Filing - ARE YOU KIDDING ME????

    I almost gave up several times. I think they count on that! Shame on them. Yes, I am not a fan of BCBS or Duke Health system, at all! This was all handled so very poorly. I am grateful that you all never gave up on me pushing through!
  12. Stefanie S.

    VSG to DS: Untimely Filing - ARE YOU KIDDING ME????

    Yes those magnifying mirrors (and full length ones for that matter!) are the devil! But for sure, your profile pic is just beautiful!
  13. Stefanie S.

    VSG to DS: Untimely Filing - ARE YOU KIDDING ME????

    I see a few following this post, so I wanted to provide an update. My insurance company FINALLY paid me back for the hospital portion of my bill, but because my provider (surgeon's office) never filed that portion of my claim on time, I had to take further action. That was $10,692, and...
  14. Stefanie S.

    Sorry not sorry, but they are stupid

    Love these posts. I feel kinda validated. I am woman #2 for sure. Had revision to DS in January. I've lost 60 pounds since surgery day. Not your typical DS story. However, I do have other issues going. I constantly fight the urge to binge eat. I can't seem to kick emotional eating. I...
  15. Stefanie S.

    What did I do?

    Hang in there! This will be a small blip on the radar very soon!
  16. Stefanie S.

    VSG to DS: Untimely Filing - ARE YOU KIDDING ME????

    I think you're right. By the way - you've updated your profile pic Diana - very pretty!
  17. Stefanie S.

    VSG to DS: Untimely Filing - ARE YOU KIDDING ME????

    Today's update... I called NCDOI - the Dept of Insurance - They told me that unfortunately, BCBS is within their right to deny payment since the provider did in fact file the claim 2 days late. They said the guilty party is actually the provider. I asked if this was all still true since I...
  18. Stefanie S.

    VSG to DS: Untimely Filing - ARE YOU KIDDING ME????

    Smart thinking for you to contact the CFO! Thank you for the links. This is great. You know, BCBS and Duke kept telling me I had to go back through the appeal process, which I have started, but that took 5 months last time. The NC Insurance Commission's external reviewers are the ones that...
  19. Stefanie S.

    VSG to DS: Untimely Filing - ARE YOU KIDDING ME????

    Thank you Diana! I had no idea this was out there. Insurance companies enter the contract with me promising to be reasonable and fair! I love that line - I would say that filing a claim 2 days late is not a reasonable reason to deny payment. AND like you said, especially since I wasn't even...
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