chunkymom

I have Aetna. I was approved in 3 days!

I have to wear them during the surgery, and the wear them after too. It is just a precaution, but I am going to do it just in case.

Of course you are cranky!!!!!! I have had to keep my weight the same and it has been hard. Can't imagine living on that restrictive of a diet without a band. Your baby will be fine. She isn't going to remember any of this. You can hold her, just not carry her around. I bet there will be a lot of floor time for the both of you! When I had a C-Section I wasn't supposed to lift for weeks. Did the best I could, but I had baby twins. Sometimes I had to carry both car seats. Remember you will be a much better mommy when you lose the weight, and be around much longer!

How are both of you doing on your pre-op diets? Last week was so busy I didn't have time to think! Today I finally had time to go through my patient notebook. Getting a bit overwhelmed with all the stuff to do. (Buy Protein shakes, stuff for the liquid diet, get perscriptions filled, get the clothes washed and house under control.) The list is way longer than that. Forgot the kids are out of school tomorrow, which will make the chores slow going. Are you nervous? I finally told one person outside of my family about the surgery. She was so excited for me that it was a relief!

Did you make it through your day? I'm going to have trouble losing more weight before the surgery because I keep on thinking about how I can't eat much with a lap band. It makes me want to eat more. Trying to stay strong though! Let me know how things are going!

Hi. I only have 2 days of pre op diet. One day of liquids, and one day of Clear Liquids. I was required to lose ten pounds before surgery, so I think that replaces a longer diet. How long do you have to stay on your pre op diet? Losing the 10 pounds has been super hard! I have to keep the weight off until surgery which is also harder than it seems. Can't wait to hear more about how you are doing.

Hi. I think it depends on where you work. My husband works for a large company and I get insurance through him. I called Aetna directly to ask, and they said under 48 hours. I didn't believe it, but my information was turned in on Wed. and I was approved by Fri. What a shock! It doesn't hurt to call and ask.

Hi. I found out Fri. that I have been approved. My surgery date is Sept. 6th. All my appointments/tests are done except for losing 10 pounds which is what my surgeon requires. So far I have lost 7 pounds and am hoping to get the last few off by Sept. Right now I feel such a tangle of emotions that it is pretty overwhelming! Glad to find a group of people going through the same thing.

Hi. This is the first time I have posted. I found out Fri. that I have been approved and my surgery date is Sept. 6th also. Right now I'm feeling super nervous, excited, and a bit overwhelmed. I thought it would take a few weeks to get approved, but once the insurance received my 3 months worth of information, they approved me in less than 48 hours. How are you feeling? Excited and nervous too? Nice to "meet" someone else with the same surgery date!