bjstrans4mation

hello, just curious to know if you got approved?

my BMI is 54, highest weight 354---current weight 318----diagnosed with sleep apnea and my numbers are borderline diabetic. I totally understand the knees, back and heel spurs just to name a few. I have also been unable to conceive and that's the most crushing thing of all. We need this and we shall have this. Blessings2u---BJ

You and I will just fine. The night before is when I expect my largest anxiety. The day after, well--praying for smooth sailing for us both. Speak it and it shall be!!!! I just inboxed you my email. I am praying and waiting for that "approved" message from the insurance. Now that's anxiety. Blessings2u--BJ

My surgeon is great!!! He knows I want this done ASAP and is very hopeful about my approval---thus the reason why he gave me a date. I actually have my medical clearance done Wednesday of next week by my PCP. My surgeon told me to start my official liquid diet 1 week from surgery. So I'll start officially Wednesday. Unofficially I got rid of 5 lbs with my liquid / popcorn diet. But I'm prepared to go all the way liquid next week---shrinking the liver is very important and he stressed that. I'm sure when you call, your Dr. should let you eat sugar-free popsicles and even jello----the breakdown is liquid. I'm doing ok. Just a little anxiety about get my official approval. I'm so excited about the thought of my life changing. It's long overdue. How are you doing? Blessings2u--Bj

I'll pray for you. You pray for me---and watch God change things!!!!!!!!!

I'll pray for you. You pray for me---and watch God change things!!

My paperwork was submitted to Aetna 11/18. I've called every day since then. Today the rep put me on hold and contacted the authorization department. They just said all info had been received and needed to be reviewed. I'm praying for an approval MONDAY if not by the end of the day today!! We must remain focused and positive--Blessings2u--BJ

Congratulations!!!!! I too am scheduled to be sleeved Nov 2nd. Just waiting for my insurance to approve. They've had it since Oct 18th----So prayerfully I will have an authorization by Monday. I am suppose to start my liquids on Wednesday-10/26th-----In the meantime, I actually started liquids 3 months ago with a little food in between. I figured I had to break bad habits early. Sugars and breads have always been my weakness. I drink Protein drinks (dietdirect.com)---product is ProtiDiet (stuff tastes like cool-aid)---I add in suger-free syrups--AWESOME!! I also drink protein powders with coffee & syrups added in---got to mix it up so that it won't become boring. I eat sugar-free popsicles, jello----all of this to get use to not chewing. In my case, I needed to start early. I also made a tomato based Soup with onions, lipton onion soup mix, beef broth & italian seasoning. Hope this helps. Good luck to you. Blessings2u--BJ *quick question: what insurance do you have and how long did it take for approval?

Thank you---this helps. I was told that I'd receive a list from my Dr. but I just wanted to hear what others were doing.It could be my nerves wanting to get all of the information that I can.

Hello family, just a question for some suggestions on what you ate during your various stages after being sleeved. My biggest concern is that I won't know what to eat past pop-cicles, pudding, jello, liquid protein. Blessings2u--BJ

Hope my answers help you---I have Aetna as well: -2 year diet history - I just gave my surgeon my history of dieting over the past few years -3 consecutive monthly appointments with the nutritionist - I only had to have 2 visits with the nutritionist -Pulmonary clearance - sleep study required - Yes -Cardiology clearance - Yes - this happens as a part of my pre-op with my PCP -Psych clearance - Required 1 visit -Letter of medical necessity from PCP - Will get once approved by Aetna -2 Support group meetings - Not required for me -Pre op class - not require for me *I had to have 3 monthly meetings with my surgeon *Had to have extensive blood work *Gasro testing was a requirement - but since I just had my gallbladder removed--I just had to get clearance ***All of my paperwork was submitted to Aetna 10/12. Aetna contacted my surgeon's office 10/17 for information. I called yesterday -my status is pending. I called today - my status is pending. But my surgeon has requested approval by 10/24. Scheduled to be sleeved Nov 2nd----just need the auth. code from Aetna. The customer service Rep at Aetna told me not to worry--I'd have my in a few days!!!!!! I am so positive about this outcome. Hope this helped Blessings2u bj

I just logged on to ask this very same question. As I read the replies I am extremely happy. I love me some popcorn. Waiting 3 months to eat it is nothing---as long as I can still eat it. I am waiting for Nov 2nd to have my sleeve done. Super excited!!!!!!!! I'm glad I found this little community. Blessings2u--BJ