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  1. So Scared and Nervous

    By UPRR Wifey,
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  2. Tricare standard requirements

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  3. So frustrated. :(

    By flmama,
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  4. 2 year history

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  5. Tricare from band to RNY

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  6. MEDICARE NOW COVERS SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY

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  7. Finally Approved! Whoo hoo!

    By fearless_latinaNJ,
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  8. comorbidies? Help please :)

    By \Mara/,
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  9. We wont know if I am approved until the eve of surgery?

    By afreeka123,   
    • 8 replies
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  10. Anthem Missouri

    By Lolajustlola,
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  11. Aetna won't approve me :(

    By lapbandmel,
    • 8 replies
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  12. Waiting....

    By Bebee,
    • 12 replies
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  13. Cigna Insurance

    By BrandNewMe17,
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  14. Cigna

    By reason2live,
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  15. anthem ca

    By Keaghansmommy,
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  16. Illinois medicaid does it pay

    By Bearsgirl1,
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  17. Denied due to Comorbidities

    By fisher08,
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  18. sleep study

    By Kelly33,
    • 5 replies
    • 556 views

  19. bcbs Pittsburgh

    By chellbell510,
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  20. insurance that covers bariatric

    By Hynita,
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  21. ? About Mexico

    By greensleeve,
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  22. Waiving out of pocket copay?

    By counselorcandice,
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  23. BCBS Massachusetts - New and just submitted

    By chelbybebe,
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  24. NW indiana Dr.'s and private pay

    By zacben,
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  25. Tricare advice?

    By SpeedyCheeks,
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  26. Help! New to site. Denied. UHC Employer Lifetime Max $15k? 5+yrs history

    By Jordy423,   
    • 13 replies
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  27. Aetna 3 month multi-disciplinary surgical preparatory regimen

    By fourleaf,   
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  28. Nervous wreck!

    By lena leeann,
    • 2 replies
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  29. Cost

    By tnroxied,
    • 2 replies
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  30. Insurance Approval

    By fisher08,
    • 0 replies
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  31. AETNA with bariatric exclusion

    By Johnatwi,
    • 3 replies
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  32. Finally Approved!

    By UPRR Wifey,
    • 2 replies
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  33. New and nervous

    By Hopeful.In.NY❤,
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  34. Tricare and Lapband Removal

    By Troy45,   
    • 0 replies
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  35. help for a college student in texas

    By kisha28,
    • 4 replies
    • 678 views

  36. APPROVED!

    By CarrieP,
    • 8 replies
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  37. Healthsmart Benefit Solutions

    By spiritstalker,   
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  38. Need help with understanding insurance letter

    By sandy'ssleeve,   
    • 11 replies
    • 1,019 views

  39. Highmark Bcbs Denial

    By tumblersmom,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,703 views

  40. Waiting......since JUNE

    By Jessiegurl2686,
    • 4 replies
    • 687 views

  41. Anyone denied with BMI of 39.9?

    By rdt210,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,226 views

  42. Virginia Premier

    By tmposton,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,280 views

  43. Rather annoyed at doctor and insurance

    By Michelle1977,
    • 1 reply
    • 582 views

  44. Hospital Billing

    By Kbaby83,
    • 7 replies
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  45. Kaiser Permanente (Md/dc/va) Approval

    By nelle1230,   
    • 6 replies
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  46. PCP holding up insurance submission

    By flmama,
    • 8 replies
    • 765 views

  47. Medicare.. Finally my paperwork is being submitted this week

    By babygirl_sandy,
    • 11 replies
    • 706 views

  48. Has anyone dealt with Priority Health?

    By kelmom,
    • 2 replies
    • 673 views

  49. Approved by Cigna today!

    By SherriRN,
    • 3 replies
    • 459 views

  50. Finally submitted!

    By MK1986,
    • 6 replies
    • 618 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 
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