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I was actually denied twice. The first time because they sent my paperwork in after only 3 months on the diet. Although Aetna has a 3 month supervised diet my specific plan required 6 months. The second time I was denied because there were some descrepencies in my medical notes. They required 5 years worth of weight history. in 2 of the years the assistants in my pcp put down that i was 5'6 when i was really 5'3. So at 5'6 my bmi was under the 35 mark. So i basically sent them a letter and made a timeline of every piece of paper that i was submitting. They also required a list of all the diets i had been on in 5 years. My letter was a little on the snarky side and bam i was approved a month after sending it.

I too was in your boat but i had about 20 lbs to play with. I just lost the minimal weight i could or stayed the same. I had to maintain my weight for 2 months while we went through the Appeal process. I was finally approved on Christmas Eve and had Surgery on January 9th. Good luck to you!

My BMI the morning of my surgery was a 36.0 @ 5'3 203 lbs. Although i am only 11 days post op i can't imagine not having the surgery. I like everyone else have done every diet there probably is and i did lose weight but it always came back, so as far as your question about doing it on my own? Been there done that! I know that with this surgery i will never weigh 200+ lbs again. So even though it may be too early for me to regret it I personally can't see myself regretting it at any stage.

Maybe the coffee gave you heartburn?

Dont think so. Because Milk of Magnesium is also good for heart burn. I too was sleeved on the 8th. My question to you is did you get cramps when you took the milk of magnesium... I am having the same problem and right now i am taking mirolax but it hasnt done anything to me yet. Not sure how much longer i can wait!

Congratulations! I am currently 9 days post-op and I question myself as to why i didn't think of surgery sooner! Good luck to you!

Melissa here is a great site with lots of ideas. But personally i like unjury Protien. you can find it at Unjury.com http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/06/my-favorite-protein-shake-recipes.html

IF you can get a letter from your PCP stating that he/she feels its medically necessary its extra brownie points in your corner. The More Dr's you get on your side the better.

Good Luck!!!! I will keep my fingers crossed for you!

let me know when! Im insterested!

I too was sleeved on the 9th. How long were you in the hospital? I think that makes a big difference. I have noticed that people that had a 2 day or more hospital stay had more iv's. then i did. I only had an over night stay. I only gained 5 lbs from the iv's some people i have talked to have gained anywhere from 8-15 lbs during the hospital stay. And dont forget once you stop retaining all that Water the lbs will fly off you. It's too soon to be discouraged! I am happier then a pig rolling in $&(# that i am finally sleeved. I know in a couple of months i will have forgotten about all the gas pain, sharting myself (yes i trusted a fart), The horrible swallow test! and in the end it will be all worth it! good luck to you!

I had my gall bladder out in 2009 and just got the sleeve 5 days ago. I would say the pain for the sleeve was easier.

Pick up a couple of bottles of gatorade zero. Helps with electrolites. And sf ice pops they feel so good going down.

i am also 3 days post op and so far today i have had about 28 ounces. I guess its pretty much normal

i had surgery Jan 9th. I too have the horrible gas pains. Other then using gas x I also use a heating pad and place it on my shoulder. It helps alot!

I am 3 days post op and so far i have been able to tolerate SF icepops, vitamin water, and for the first time i was able to drink an 8 oz protien shake. for lunch today i will be having some sort of cream soup not sure which one yet. (I am on full liquids)

I am also 2 days post op and so far today i have had 6 ounces of fluids. and I am struggling just to get those 6 ounces down

I am 2 days post op and my stomach gargles after each sip. except mine sort of hurts. It almost feels like the gargle is going up my esophogus. It was so bad last night that I threw up. please tell me it will get better.

Im sleeved! Doing prettygood. Havent been able to drink anything until the swallow test tomorrow. Have a slight headache and the nausea is bot fun either.

Yes they have been giving me nausea meds. But because my throat is so dry I think its making the nausea worse. I have been getting up and walking up and down the corridors

that is awesome! Congrats to you! I know you must be feeling over the moon right now knowing that your man is so supportive!

ME TOO!!!! We are sleeve sisters!!!! Except im not scared! Bring it on is my motto! I'm ready! Good luck and i will be looking for your post!

Dr. Forester is such a cutie! My Surgeon is Dr. Goyal. Thanks for the info. i have never been to Overlook other then for the psyc evaluation.

Oh and i should add i had to do the 6 month supervised diet. And each co-pay was $50.

Yes i get 1 bariatric surgery in my lifetime with this insurance. That is why i picked the gastric sleeve. But i had to jump through lots of hoops to get it approved!