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  1. Aetna- Did not have to do the supervised diet

    By former_vbg,
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    • 665 views

  2. I'm Approved!!!!

    By AwesomeSleeve,
    • 4 replies
    • 775 views

  3. bcbs fep co pay

    By nikki c,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,906 views

  4. I Made A Mistake....

    By MsDownToMe,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,067 views

  5. BCBS Federal of SC

    By BSugar,
    • 32 replies
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  6. Any one from Michigan and have Priority Health? Curious on how tough it is to get approved.

    By JulieW0625,
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  7. Why is it taking sooo long????

    By msmelva,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,333 views

  8. How much did your insurance pay

    By JakerT5,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,326 views

  9. Approved with Cigna x's 2

    By CarolinaSleeve,
    • 7 replies
    • 743 views

  10. Insurance Problems

    By needinshelp,
    • 0 replies
    • 738 views

  11. APPROVED!!

    By nikki c,
    • 1 reply
    • 729 views

  12. Band Removal and Aetna

    By Flowerpurr77,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,880 views

  13. Cigna -significant gaps?

    By readyinTN,
    • 1 reply
    • 723 views

  14. 5 Years of Doctor Notes??? and approval process

    By Karon,
    • 0 replies
    • 657 views

  15. BMI and Height

    By yikeit,
    • 0 replies
    • 613 views

  16. Tips for a fast insurance approval the first time around

    By Diva01,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,613 views

  17. BCBS MA PPO Plan

    By Kayla,
    • 0 replies
    • 845 views

  18. WTH???

    By CarolinaSleeve,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,141 views

  19. Defeated & sad :(

    By Meglvn100,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,104 views

  20. FINALLY!!!!!!!!

    By CarolinaSleeve,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,018 views

  21. Financing for not so good credit

    By juzmejnee,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,478 views

  22. Don't know where to start!

    By gind,
    • 2 replies
    • 918 views

  23. For those who had to pay a portion of cost, WHEN did you have to pay it?

    By Kami,
    • 4 replies
    • 953 views

  24. Have any of you switched surgeons

    By former_vbg,
    • 1 reply
    • 606 views

  25. Aetna Covered NUT...PSWL too??

    By MelleyMeister,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,185 views

  26. Called medicare...

    By Jennyw,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,261 views

  27. Gained weight during nutrional eval. Now what?

    By crazydiamond,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,122 views

  28. Aetna 3 month program question

    By stockerx2,
    • 1 reply
    • 703 views

  29. Bcbs of tn

    By Deb1216,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,117 views

  30. BCBS of Tennessee

    By da1stladie,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,540 views

  31. Does nebody hav HIP PRIME and live in nyc???

    By im sooo excited,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,351 views

  32. self pay options

    By mst,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,146 views

  33. Secondary insurance?

    By Lollicatt,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,262 views

  34. Cash Payment Financing Help

    By SaraLW,
    • 0 replies
    • 748 views

  35. Anthem Blue Cross PPO (CA) requirements?

    By steve,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,244 views

  36. Empire BCBS PPO Question?

    By JayMiss,
    • 0 replies
    • 804 views

  37. Worried about BCBS of IL Approval...

    By AWright,
    • 5 replies
    • 941 views

  38. Lap Band Insurance Denied

    By alefig,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,028 views

  39. I pay 20% :/

    By natashad,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,881 views

  40. Well the clock started today

    By McKee,
    • 3 replies
    • 717 views

  41. Pcp letter

    By Sleeveme2011,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,224 views

  42. Lifetime Maximum

    By Josh,
    • 2 replies
    • 972 views

  43. Does Insurance Actually Pay??

    By Kizer1297,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,198 views

  44. FMLA for surgery in Mexico?

    By Roudoudou,
    • 4 replies
    • 5,933 views

  45. Borderline BMI with CIGNA 6 mo dr supervision req

    By BeachBreeze2010,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,447 views

  46. BCBS FEP INPATIENT VS OUTPATIENT

    By nikki c,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,547 views

  47. BCBS of Illinois

    By AwesomeSleeve,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,377 views

  48. Bcbs of tn

    By Deb1216,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,000 views

  49. Insurance approval

    By Henriikka W.,
    • 0 replies
    • 702 views

  50. Cigna please help

    By katwomantexas,
    • 0 replies
    • 860 views

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    • cryoder22

      cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
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    • BetterLeah

      BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
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