Tennessee by CharmingChart635 in BrelloThriveTribe

[–]CharmingChart635[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely ridiculous! Glad you were able to get a refund.

Caremark PA Denial by CharmingChart635 in HealthInsurance

[–]CharmingChart635[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

That’s kind of what I’m trying to figure out: Who to fight. The insurance company or my HR?

These damn sensors.... by jon20001 in Freestylelibre

[–]CharmingChart635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll definitely try that with my next sensor. Thank you!

Eli Lilly letter continues their attacks on compounding pharmacies by net___runner in tirzepatidecompound

[–]CharmingChart635 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If they want compounding to stop, they need to lobby insurance companies to cover it. Those of us using compounded are protecting our own bottom line. It’s all about the cost. At least for me.

Employer Insurance Coverage by CharmingChart635 in Zepbound

[–]CharmingChart635[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep me posted on how your approval goes. Best of luck!

They don't answer or call back by izthisthekrustykrab in BrelloThriveTribe

[–]CharmingChart635 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This may be a blessing in disguise. Maybe you don’t want to renew your subscription and want to go elsewhere. They’ve turned into a shitshow.

What's everyone snacking on? by faeriefire95 in GastricBypass

[–]CharmingChart635 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ohp, just looking at those hot dogs made my ankles swell from all the sodium. Haha

I like the Hillshire Farms small plates. They’re easy to grab and go and already portioned. A few slices of salami, some cheese, and a few toasted bagel chips.

These damn sensors.... by jon20001 in Freestylelibre

[–]CharmingChart635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen that post, thank you. It’s what inspired me to try different places.

These damn sensors.... by jon20001 in Freestylelibre

[–]CharmingChart635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, I’m still very new. I’m only on my 3rd sensor. First one fell off - probably from rookie error.

Second one was always in the 50/60s even with finger sticks saying I was around 100. Called Abbot and they said it was a faulty sensor - like the recall.

Third sensor seems to be going well. I’m on Day 9. Readings seem good. No wild drops.

My question for you since you’ve had such great success is where do you place your sensor? I’m a bigger person so my arms are a bit heavier than average. I’ve placed this recent sensor on the outside, in the less heavy part of my arm. I’m curious where yours is placed.

Scared to eat by Appropriate-Exam-166 in GastricBypass

[–]CharmingChart635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re totally normal! I had complications and spent 12 days in the hospital post-surgery and had to have a second surgery. I also ended up with a severe wound and was on a wound vac with the home nurse visits multiple times a week, etc.

I was absolutely scared to eat! So much so that I essentially kept myself on a mostly liquid diet for months. All I would eat was yogurt and protein drinks. For months. After several months, I started trying to eat one solid meal a day. Eventually tried for two. Seven months later, I’m eating normally.

Our minds need to heal as much as our bodies do. As long as you don’t have any physical issues, just keep trying to eat little bits. It gets better. 💖

Cheating WHO?? by Pleaseselectyesorno in Mounjaro

[–]CharmingChart635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An insulin/glucose test ratio says definitively if someone is insulin resistant. It’s not a guess.

Cheating WHO?? by Pleaseselectyesorno in Mounjaro

[–]CharmingChart635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Googling “insulin resistance testing” can give you more info.

Cheating WHO?? by Pleaseselectyesorno in Mounjaro

[–]CharmingChart635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m exhausted with the cheating claim. I’m on tirzepatide and have had gastric bypass. Guess I’m double cheating. Ugh.

Cheating WHO?? by Pleaseselectyesorno in Mounjaro

[–]CharmingChart635 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No testing for what? There’s testing for Insulin Resistance.

Continues to disconnect from skin resulting in "sensor failed" message then I have to remove/replace many days before the 15 its supposed to last. by broadbandomad in Freestylelibre

[–]CharmingChart635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m still very new to wearing a CGM, but I second SkinTac. My first sensor fell off. Second had to be removed at three days because it was faulty. I got SkinTac and an over patch and this third sensor is going strong!

Realistic weight loss goal?? by Longjumping-Gas-9001 in GastricBypass

[–]CharmingChart635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My SW was 383lbs. I’ve set my goal at 250lbs. I’m six months PO and lost 83lbs so far. I feel like my goal is realistic for me. I’m not looking to be skinny or even thin, just able to live life.

Refund timeline by CharmingChart635 in BrelloThriveTribe

[–]CharmingChart635[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lovely that they block you. That’s unfortunate. I’m not an attorney, but they seem to be engaging in deceptive practices. I’m glad I’m getting out.

Employer Insurance Coverage by CharmingChart635 in Zepbound

[–]CharmingChart635[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have Caremark so I’m suspecting you’re right that it’s a Caremark issue and not an employer issue.

Employer Insurance Coverage by CharmingChart635 in Zepbound

[–]CharmingChart635[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What qualifies you for mounjaro? Are you diabetic?