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  1. Aetna

    By QuickDraw,
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  2. So disappointed - WWYD?

    By nhandy,
    • 3 replies
    • 633 views

  3. Approved. :)

    By Boobear7,
    • 3 replies
    • 681 views

  4. Aetna and Weight Watchers.

    By JennBean,
    • 11 replies
    • 5,172 views

  5. bcbs in iowa

    By ryany,   
    • 1 reply
    • 569 views

  6. BCBS of Il 6 month or no 6 month?

    By healthydreams68046,   
    • 20 replies
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  7. anyone have Humana insurance?

    By re14768,
    • 2 replies
    • 587 views

  8. UHC?

    By cameogrl26,
    • 3 replies
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  9. Anyone have CareFirst BCBS 2.0 Open Access Federal

    By Megan00,
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    • 504 views

  10. BCBS FEDERAL

    By Boobear7,
    • 2 replies
    • 640 views

  11. Aetna - 2 year history of BMI

    By nhandy,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,423 views

  12. One WLS per lifetime....

    By Teachingmom,
    • 3 replies
    • 985 views

  13. fingers crossed!

    By kellyann1,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,694 views

  14. They have already submitted to insurance!

    By Casie83,
    • 0 replies
    • 620 views

  15. My work changed from BCBSIL to BCBSAL...post op...Not Covered

    By lisaholland73,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,573 views

  16. Highmark BCBS

    By abrooke1976,
    • 3 replies
    • 666 views

  17. Aetna Approved! (fed high option open access)

    By Margie14,
    • 1 reply
    • 667 views

  18. bcbs of alabama

    By Ms.brickhouse,
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    • 567 views

  19. Blue Cross Blue Sheild Federal Approval

    By sunny2day,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,079 views

  20. BCBSTX

    By dharriott,
    • 11 replies
    • 4,720 views

  21. Research Mexico AND US

    By researcheverything,
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  22. Self - Pay Costs?

    By CindyGirl,
    • 38 replies
    • 4,476 views

  23. United?

    By 920amy,
    • 3 replies
    • 698 views

  24. I'm self pay and researching costs of sleeve in the U.S

    By leslie1958,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,976 views

  25. After a years wait.. APPROVED!

    By dharriott,
    • 4 replies
    • 618 views

  26. Any ideas?

    By boxerlover817,
    • 3 replies
    • 449 views

  27. insurance requirement dropped from 6mnths to 4 :-)

    By re14768,
    • 4 replies
    • 652 views

  28. Weight History

    By BetterNai88,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,274 views

  29. MMPI personality test/MBMD for Psych evaluation

    By jodie1961,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,249 views

  30. Changing ins. Want to have sleeve.

    By Elenaclaire2010,   
    • 2 replies
    • 565 views

  31. Anthem BCBS Ohio

    By HollyJ2621,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,495 views

  32. Self-Pay pre op requirements?

    By Tgarden,
    • 1 reply
    • 808 views

  33. 36 days waiting

    By broncofan,
    • 1 reply
    • 536 views

  34. OMG....

    By LivingForGod,
    • 54 replies
    • 5,417 views

  35. Insurance doesn't cover - Disapointed. Any other options?

    By italianmama82,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,975 views

  36. How Does Payment work after the deductible? UHC

    By cassyV,   
    • 8 replies
    • 2,603 views

  37. can someone give me direction and fill me in on the process

    By T.Haro,
    • 5 replies
    • 662 views

  38. No Weight History

    By Sofficial,   
    • 2 replies
    • 820 views

  39. Ugh...

    By grleon,
    • 2 replies
    • 740 views

  40. Anyone switch procedure types and get a quick approval

    By kimr,
    • 1 reply
    • 585 views

  41. Do you have Group Health?

    By DylanRae,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,290 views

  42. In like Flynn...NOT!

    By Weeviegurl,
    • 6 replies
    • 951 views

  43. Insurance Claim filed with BCBS Federal/Surgery Scheduled for 01/14/2014

    By sunny2day,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,138 views

  44. can medi-cal pay for sleeve?

    By hope flood,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,103 views

  45. Kaiser patients, did you have issues getting approved based on the amount of days in the program?

    By KeeWee,
    • 0 replies
    • 585 views

  46. Insurance Stalling?

    By LaylaJ,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,323 views

  47. APPROVED! (But can't schedule)

    By rivergirl,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,146 views

  48. BCBS IL Denied

    By skinny_minnie_wannabe,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,028 views

  49. Insurance has no specific guidelines

    By likemeagain,
    • 1 reply
    • 823 views

  50. Playing the Waiting Game: Insurance Requirements

    By txblondgrl,   
    • 2 replies
    • 606 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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