CarolinaSleeve

Thank you for the sugestions!

Went for my 1 week appointment today. Feeling yucky today so I was glad that I was going to see my surgeon. I ended up spening 6 hours @ the hospital. Bloodwork, 2 bags of fluid by IV, then the awesome (just kidding) barium!! CT scan shows no leak! Thank God!!!! I have a hematoma on the staple line! EEKS! So I am being watched like a hawk for possible high fevers, pain, etc. Kind of scary! Oh, I almost forgot, The doctor pulled my drain as well! That Sucked!!!!!! Hope everyone else is having a good day!

Thanks Jen! It is cool to have someone close! I am feeling much better now! Just battling the protein!

My sugery was 8/26/11. I am currently down 24 pounds! I LOVE My sleeve (Most Days)! I have had several complications but I am on the down hill slope now (thank goodness)! I am doing good with drinking for the most part and getting Protein in by drinking protein drinks! I still cant eat enough food to get protein yet. I have not gone back yo work yet. Curious how that will go, I am a Pediatric dental assistant Good Luck to you ALL!!!!

Hello all, I have a family member that is wanting info about requirements with Cigna! I am not able to find any info on the Cigna website, I know it is there somewhere. If anyone could tell me the link or how to navigate the cigna site to find it. I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks

I found that my approval was for the Lap Band not the vertical sleeve! WTH???? My coordinator atates that she "Only" needs to change the medical codes. What does that mean for me??????? I am so confused! Is the insurance going to just change the code or am I going to have to stress another 2 weeks!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!

my BMI was 36.9

I agree with the others! Keep on Trying!!!! I was denied my first try 3 years ago due to not being "chubby or unhealthy" enough. I tried to lose the weight on my own, unsucessfull! Then my PCP advised me on the surgery once again. Once again I was determined to have all of my ducks in a row and get it done! I was just sleved 4 days ago. stay strong and dont give up if this is what you really want! You can do this!!!!

Hello all, I am have VSG surgery on Friday! So excited. I have gotten all of my questions answered except for one.... How long is the hospital stay? I am not really sure if I am looking at 1 night or 2. Any Advice? Prayers would be greatly appreciated!

Can anyone rec'd a certain brand powder from Vitamin shoppe? I have a coupon and have heard that their store brand isnt that good!! just trying to get ahead of the game! I guess I am nesting for my new life on August 26th. Thanks for any input

Awesome Topic. I have had the same questions. I am having VSG Surgery 8/26. I was hoping that shakes and pintos wouls be good for a few weeks for healing. I will keep cheking back for other info!!! Thanks!

I am a pediatric Dental Assistant. I am planning to be out of work for 18 days. Is this enough time off? I am up and down from a chair. no lifting ,1 day a week on my feet. Only a four day week. I am just wanting to make sure my time off is adequate! Thanks for any input!

YAY!!! I got approved for the Sleeve today! ( After a crazy process of being approved by mistake for Lap Band) I finally got my approval by phone and Mail today! I am so excited!!!!

August 26th, Charleston SC

August 26th, Charleston SC

Cigna did tell me that if your surgeon's office requests an "expedited status" is usually around 72 hours. Mine was put in just regular status and then changed to expedited. You may want to mention that to your coordinator. Good Luck

@ Tracy, My info was sent into Cigna for processing on May 11,2011. Cigna started processing on May 16th,2011. I was approved the first time on May 25, 2011. Not too bad....... but on the other hand It seemed to take FOREVER!!!!! (It seemed so long because I called every other day or so to check on it. ) I wish you all of the best wishes!!! I have my fingers crossed for ya!

I cant type big enough to show how happy I am right now!

YAY! I cant wait to say the same!!!! Good For you!!! Keep up the GREAT Work!!!

I am Approved!!!! YAY!

I have a BMI of 37 one day 38 the next. I have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension. I have complted my consult with the surgeon, dietician, and psych evaluation done. I have completed the six month supervised diet. I have a letter of surgical nesessity from my GP and from my foot specialists, I will be getting another letter from the doctor that i weighed with monthly. I have requested my medical records, I have requested information form the sleep center. I feel as though there is something else I should be trying to do! Please tell me what I am missing! I want to make sure that my t's are crossed!!! Any advice will be very helpful! (Sorry about spelling)

I submitted to insurance on May 11th, I finally was able to get an approval over the phone on May 26th (for the Lap Band). am now waitng for approval for VSG. I will keep ya posted!

I just called Cigna to MAKE SURE that they do cover the sleeve! They do! thank goodness