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I don't have a date yet. Waiting on approval but my surgeon wanted me to start my diet now so that by the time I get my approval, I'll be ready to go. End of January at the earliest, first week of February at the lastest.

Luck!! Today is my first day of a 3 week pre-op diet too!

I am yes. I was told that a different web browser works.

It does happen sometimes after surgery. There were others who posted the same question. But if you are concerned you can always go see your physical.

Woohoo! Congrats!! I love Express. I used to shop there before I had my daughter 7 years ago. I can't wait to get back!

Congratulations!!! That's really nice to have someone you're close to that has already had the surgery.

My psychologist said 75% divorce rate for bariatric marriages.

Didn't think about it being a browser issue. I'll try it, thanks. All I use at work and home is Explorer.

Clinical Data Specialist for Kaiser Permanent. I have my RHIT. I want to go bsck to school and then do Biomedical Informatics.

I've been having the same "sign in" issue until I did just what the above poster did.

I plan on going at some point. I need a new updated schedule from them. But then again, I'm not banded yet. Hopefully will be end of the month.

Very happy for you!

Good thing you called. What I've learned...insurance companies and clinics/physician's don't communicate very well with each other. Don't ever think, oh I'll just let them handle it, they know what they're doing. Yes, they do, but you aren't the only patient/client they have. A proactive patient is one who will get it done. Always advicate for your self. PS I work in the healthcare industry...I've been there and done that.

Call them. You might already be approved, but because of the holidays, things might take slower to get that answer to you.

Helps a lot, thank you. Yes, Shannon was the one who caught the needing the 5 years of weights and the letter from my PCP. It slipped passed Karen who does the insurance. I'm hoping it only takes the two weeks, obviously the sooner the better! Thank you Autumn.

I had months of Weight Watchers weigh-ins, but even though they say they take those types of weigh-ins, it says by a physician or licensed dietitian. Um, I don't know about Nutra System, but Weight Watches doesn't have either, at least not the one I went to. Which is really dumb in my opinion because the insurance KNOWS they don't have that. I've been back and fourth with my clinic and insurance. I would talk to your clinic and insurance and make triple sure they will except it. I decided to not bother trying since I've pretty much done everything they've required. I am so afraid to get turned down that I'm paranoid about having everything perfect.

Darn, I guess that doesn't work. I just tried doing it. I did it once back in October and it worked. What I would do then, is call Cigna. Sometimes you will need to talk to more then one person to get the correct answers. The first lady I talked to didn't even know what bariatric sugery was. The second was much more helpful.

Go to www.cigna.com and enter 0051 in the search and there is all the requirements.

I have Cigna and was tokd they are one of the hardest insurances to get approval from. I too am in Oregon (along with Autumn) but and going next door to Legacy weight and diabetes to see Dr. Halpin. I've talked to Cigna and the nice lady at my clinic who takes care of the insurance. Cigna requires at least 3 months of supervised nutrition classes which they don't cover and are around $200 each. 5 years of weight history from a doctor. At least one documented weight per year. A letter from your PCP (on top of the referral letter) stating why they feel you need bariatric surgery. And then the BMI requirements which you already know. On top of any hoops the bariatric clinic will make you jump through. I had the seminar, the welcome class, REE, sleep study, EKG, blood tests, 3 nutrition classses (my last one is jan 9th) saw the psychologist, physical therapist, nurse practioner and the nutritionist and finally the surgeon. They are submitting my paperwork right after my last nut class on the 9th. Then it will take approx 2 weeks to hear back from them. My seminar was on September 26, 2012 to give you a time line. I did post what Cignas requirements are on a different post if you just type in Cigna in the search area. Best of luck!

Floridays is correct, having surgery can mess up your cycles. I've had 8 surgeries and each time it takes about two cycles to get back on track. But my body is super sensitive. Just traveling can throw it off. Just give it time.

Agreed!

I start my pre-op diet officially the first week of January. My paper work will be submitted on January 9th and hopefully banded by end of January!

January will be here before we know it. Getting very excited. Last year that I will try to hide from the camera at Christmas.

I heard at my surgeons office that the Medicare patients here have a 4 year waiting list because Medicare will only psy for the surgery at a program that is Center of Excellence and I think there is only one currently in Oregon.

It's okay, welcome and congrats!