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  1. CIGNA Recent Approval

    By sher0929,   
    • 5 replies
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  2. What does this mean to you? (BCBS)

    By ronwifey,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,321 views

  3. Anyone Use PatientSource.net?

    By Carrie,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,320 views

  4. Preferred IPA (Anthem Blue Cross) DENIED

    By Sumaire,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,318 views

  5. Empire BSBS ????

    By rollomosher,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,317 views

  6. Impressed with CIGNA's coverage!

    By slimteacherin08,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,316 views

  7. 3Rd Time Isnt A Charm!

    By sharonk,
    • 20 replies
    • 2,313 views

  8. Tenncare americhoice looking for surgeon

    By mi_illusion_st,
    • 1 reply
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  9. Those who have dealt with a denial- what was the reason for the denial?

    By Superfluous,
    • 26 replies
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  10. BCBS Federal -- Waiting

    By lovexciaral,   
    • 23 replies
    • 2,311 views

  11. Tricare/Champus/Standard

    By Rab607,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,309 views

  12. BMI between 35 and 40-coverage?

    By ntthomas,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,308 views

  13. Sleeve criteria BMI>50

    By Maldito76,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,306 views

  14. Advice

    By mai__lee,   
    • 1 reply
    • 2,303 views

  15. Self pay in the USA

    By leslie1958,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,303 views

  16. Revisions Appoved

    By lavette43,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,298 views

  17. tricare standard... no referral needed was told?

    By heidsz,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,296 views

  18. CIGNA INSURANCE APPROV

    By Jnpxo2,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,288 views

  19. Insurance info help Florida medicaid

    By Shyree Wimberly,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,287 views

  20. Im Approved!!

    By TrishS,
    • 25 replies
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  21. Aetna Approved!

    By Reductionist,
    • 23 replies
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  22. So what was your out of pocket costs for VSG

    By Rootman,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,283 views

  23. Anyone familiar with BlisCare? I would like to hear you experience.

    By Rommy,
    • 5 replies
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  24. Virginia Premier

    By tmposton,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,280 views

  25. BCBS Federal

    By Guest Mark0966,
    • 0 replies
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  26. CIGNA HMO, Texas

    By pumpkin5,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,278 views

  27. BCBS appeal was approval - BMI 35 SLEEVE

    By myezzence,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,276 views

  28. my blue shield HMO medical group exp so far

    By taylormomto6,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,274 views

  29. Tricare

    By LindsayT,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,270 views

  30. umm... $5000 dr. fee????????

    By ichatter,
    • 20 replies
    • 2,269 views

  31. Insurance question

    By destructapie,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,268 views

  32. Self-Pay Lapband....

    By Losing 2,
    • 24 replies
    • 2,265 views

  33. How long did your approval take??

    By Shauna80,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,261 views

  34. Has anyone financed any portion of the cost?

    By Carmella,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,260 views

  35. Viva

    By Mz Nique,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,258 views

  36. Ky anthem medicaid

    By brismommy,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,258 views

  37. BCBS of AL (Lowes)

    By Chellennunley,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,257 views

  38. Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX TRS Activecare

    By Mert,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,257 views

  39. Denied!

    By JourneyOfAFatKid,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,255 views

  40. Im brand new!!

    By boymomma11,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,254 views

  41. Paperwrk sent to AETNA on 5/12, APPROVED on 5/13!!

    By ahb08,
    • 20 replies
    • 2,251 views

  42. What will BCBS insurance pay for?

    By Thegirl8567,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,251 views

  43. Any one with BCBS of AL PEEHIP?

    By karook54,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,250 views

  44. Capital Health Plan (CHP)

    By TLHvsg2018,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,249 views

  45. AvMed

    By Guest Tad,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,248 views

  46. Anthem Blue Cross PPO (CA) requirements?

    By steve,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,247 views

  47. Finally APPROVED by Tricare Prime!

    By AZArmyWife36,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,247 views

  48. Denial

    By Brttnyj89,   
    • 9 replies
    • 2,245 views

  49. Cigna and AIGB

    By oscarel,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,243 views

  50. Gain Weight in Order to Get Approval?

    By skinny_minnie_wannabe,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,239 views

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  • Recent Status Updates

    • 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
      1. This update has no replies.
    • 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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