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Aetna, my insurance company requires a 90 waiting/evaluation period. Nothing could be submitted until then. After that, I was approved in 3 business days. Scheduled to be sleeved Nov 9th. I'll be praying for your approval. Blessings2u--BJ

I purchases Unjury no flavor tub and I plan to sprinkle on my eggs when I'm at that stage. Right now I add it to Crystal Light and it really does not have a taste. Blessings2u--BJ

work it sista girl!!! I can't wait until I get to this part of my transformation. Counting the days until Nov 9th!!!--Blessings2u--BJ

from what I read and experienced, every test you have to have was a requirement form my insurance. I only had a 3 month waiting period with mandatory evaluations (psychologist, nutritionist, blood work, sleep study, Upper GI, 3 monthly surgeon visits, 2 year weight history, primary care Dr. clearance------now that I'm approved, I have to endure the pre-op testing (blood work, ekg and chest xray). Don't get discouraged. Find out exactly what your insurance requires. I'm sure all is normal and brings you closer to an approval code. Blessings2u--BJ

I got that too and was thinking the same thing. Glad you asked the question. Now I'll wait for the answer with you. I love me some cheese but don't want to waste my money if it's nasty. Blessings2u--BJ

I love this question. I remember specifically asking my nutritionist about what counted as a liquid. She said "everything that's a liquid" (LOL)----seriously, she said my protein shakes, crystal lights, water, (which is pretty much all I drink) counted toward my daily intake. I'm not sleeved yet---but this is the type of questions that really help us out. Thanks family--Blessings2u--BJ

I went through the EXACT same thing with Aetna. That was the last piece they wanted from my surgeon. The nurse practitioner gave it to them and I was approved in minutes. HAVE NO FEAR. As long as everything else is in compliance----you will be approved. My surgery is Nov 9th--Blessings2u--BJ

Congratulations!! You are well on you way. You will have your consultation and I will be sleeved on Nov 9th. All the best to you. Blessings2u--BJ

this is great!

I live in NJ and have clothes to give away. However since I'm about to go out of work for my surgery, I can't really afford to pay to have them shipped. If something can be arranged for shipping, I can most definitely donate the clothes (pants, sweaters, jacket---all size 30, 26,28)

Hello everybody....quick question.....how do I add the ticker ruler to my profile?

Hello all, just a report that Aetna approved me on Monday (3 business days!!). I am happy glad!!!! I will pray for you to get your approval as quickly as I did. What's for you is for you!!! I am scheduled for Nov 9th. I started my 2 week liquid pre-op diet today. Going ok thus far. This is amazing-----our lives are about to change forever. Embrace your experiences.--Blessings2u--BJ

I think you've made the right decision in keeping your "friend" at a distance until after your surgery. I've learned that people fear what they don't know out of ignorance. You've got to remember why you decided to take this journey in the first place. As long as you have peace, continue on. Some people thrive on being negative---but at this point in your life, you need to surround yourself with all the postivenes as you can. This includes what you read, where you go and who you place yourself around. We all have choices in life and that's a great thing. We've just got to remember and embrace that. Never give up your power to anybody else. This friend could turn out to be your biggest hater when you reach your goal---some people just can't handle seeing others change for the better. I've decided NOT to tell anyone except my husband and my best friend. I know I have haters and they would love nothing more than to see me stay in my place of fatness.So I encourage you to Keep your power!!! You will do just fine----just pray, trust and believe by faith that "it's already done"--Blessings2u--BJ

Effective today I am exactly 2 weeks pre-op. My surgery is scheduled for Nov 9th. I started my pre-op liquid diet today and have to go in for my PCP medical clearance. I've decided that in order for me to stay sane during these next 2 weeks, I've got to stop reading so much. Reading was great when I was in my research mode, but now that I'm approved and scheduled, I think (for me) I need to take a break and only read things like liquid diet food choices for support. I need to filter nothing but positive energy into my spirit. My decision is made and I can't allow anybody's bad experiences or regrets to cause me to second guess the best decision I can make for myself right now. My advise to anyone who has a date scheduled and are working your pre-op liquid diet-----watch what you read. I'm really going to read as much positive, encouraging, inspirational pieces as I can. Blessings2u--BJ

Hello family, well my paperwork has been submitted to Aetna for approval to be sleeved. I called and Aetna has it as received on 10/18 and noted as "pending authorization". The very helpful service rep actually put me on hold today and called over to the authorization center to see if she could get any further information. They told her that all of my papers were in order, they just have to review all 29 pages. I am so excited and nervous all at the same time. Waiting is the pits (LOL)----we are such a microwave society---we really don't know how to wait for anything----we want everything now - instantly - well, at least in this instance I don't. I just want to get my "approved" so that I can rest easy. I am scheduled to be sleeved Nov 2nd and am scheduled to have my medical clearance process done Oct 26th. In my heart I know I'll be approved, but my mind has to catch up with my heart. After MANY years of fad diets (WW, Jenny Craig, Nutra System, Alli pills, Atkins diet, fasting, liquid diets and I could go on and on), I'm ready for my ultimate change. I'm ready!!! Pray for me that I remain positive and encouraged while I wait. Blessings2u--BJ

Remain positive!!!!! What's for you shall come to pass!! Blessings2u--BJ

Hello, my name is BJ and I have just completed my Dr. evaluations and have 2 more monthly visits with my surgeon. My insurance company requires a 90 waiting period====so my Dr. believes that I will be having my surgery in October. He has requested that I "get rid of" 20-30 pounds before surgery. I have purchased protein shakes, cut out raw sugar and am now using splenda. I am doing all that I can to help myself be successful once I have had my surgery. It's nice to be a part of this VSG community. I have also begun uploading videos on youtube so that I can document my journey to being sleeved. The videos I watched prior to posting were so beneficial so my prayer is that I will be able to do the same. Thank you for this community Butterfly blessings2u---BJ

Sandy, we are here to support you. Keep your eye on the prize. You will make it--we will make it!!! Blessings2u--BJ

I'm approved!!!!!!!!!!!!! Surgery date November 9th. Thank you all for your prayers. I'm still praying with and for those who are still waiting to hear those faithful words "you are approved"-Blessings2u--BJ

Hello Family. I'M APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My actual surgery date is Nov 9th (1 week later than expected---by hey, I'm approved) Thank you for your prayers--Blessings2u--BJ

Good news family. I'M APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!

I just got the call: I'M APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!!!!!!

Hey my sisters, we can email each other directly to keep up with each other and I thought it would be a good idea to form a Nov 2nd sleeve sister group. Feel free to join. Life just got a little better!! Blessings2u--BJ

I am in NJ. and am also scheduled to be sleeved Nov 2nd. Sleeve sisters indeed. I am on a self-imposed liquid diet as I am still waiting for my approval code from the insurance company. Knowing what has to be done, I am being proactive. Soup, liquid protein, lots of fluids and protein shakes----WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!! Blessings2u--BJ