jamari

Wow congratulations. I can imagine how happy you are keep me posted

Hello Friends. I am very impatient too a week ago today they submitted my papers.... Still too soon for me but let's see what happens. Hope you guys have a wonderful day. We will talk later.

Good luck to everyone. We're a step closer that when we started, and soon we will look back and remember this moment. I have faith everything is gonna go well. Please keep me posted.

Please keep me posted. My surgeons office submitted the papers last Wednesday (12/12/12) and yesterday the coordinator called me to ask for a diet history. So apparently they are working on my case but I don't have an answer yet. I am schedule for dec 27th but if they don't approve me before that obviously they'll reschedule .... Lets see I have my fingers and toes crossed. Good luck to you!!! Ohhh by the way I also have Cigna

Hello there any news??

Congrats. I am on the waiting period now. They submitted my papers last Wednesday (12/12/12) and today the surgeons office called me to ask for a Diet History that the insurance us requesting. I don't know if that is a good or bad sign, but I have faith and I know everything is going to be just fine. I have a BMI of over 40, diabetic and high blood pressure. So don't think they have a reason to say no. I have a date 12/27/2012 but since the insurance has not approved yet I don't know if they will change the date. GOOD LUCK and please keep us posted.

Hello all. I need all the prayers you guys can send my way. I've had a very intense week ( and is only Wednesday). Starting by the fact that the cardiologist took forever to give me the clearance and of course I was thinking the worse, having a surgery schedule for December 27th I was hysterical. Things got better yesterday evening when FINALLY the cardiologist and the PCP sent the paper to my surgeon. This morning I called the surgeons office to make sure everything was in order and the coordinator informed me that the paperwork was going to be submitted today but that he can't guarantee that I will get approved before the 27th, that most likely my surgery was going to be postponed. OH LORD HAVE MERCY I already asked for time off ( they approved me cause is low season) and I already have everything ready for the 27th ???? Please pray for me to get the Approval on time. I really need the surgery.. By the way I have Cigna.. Any experience you would like to share??? How long does it take to get Approved ??

Wow only one week. Fingers crossed that will be perfect for me since I'm schedule for the 27th. Papers were submitted today. When do you think I should call Cigna?? My BMI is over 40 and I have type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, so I don't think they have a lot of thinking to do.

Thanks a lot for your answer. Will keep you posted.

Hello all. I need all the prayers you guys can send my way. I've had a very intense week ( and is only Wednesday). Starting by the fact that the cardiologist took forever to give me the clearance and of course I was thinking the worse, having a surgery schedule for December 27th I was hysterical. Things got better yesterday evening when FINALLY the cardiologist and the PCP sent the paper to my surgeon. This morning I called the surgeons office to make sure everything was in order and the coordinator informed me that the paperwork was going to be submitted today but that he can't guarantee that I will get approved before the 27th, that most likely my surgery was going to be postponed. OH LORD HAVE MERCY I already asked for time off ( they approved me cause is low season) and I already have everything ready for the 27th ???? Please pray for me to get the Approval on time. I really need the surgery.. By the way I have Cigna.. Any experience you would like to share??? How long does it take to get Approved ??

Also please if you have Cigna, share your experience. Thanks

Thanks a lot Traci. I will give them a week, I will start calling them next Wednesday.

Hello everyone here I am struggling with bad thoughts about my heart <3 <3 I had an EKG last week and the cardiologist said everything is fine and I am pretty sure you will be fine and able to do surgery, But she is telling me now that I need to do an Eco and a Nuclear stress test. I am fine with the Eco cause I know is a requirement from the insurance company but why a nuclear stress test and not a regular one?? My copay is 250 dollars for a nuclear and 0 for a regular. Is not even about the money is about the fact that my understanding is that a nuclear stress is usually perform to people they think has a coronary decease. Please help me understand ... What's going on???

Hello everyone here I am struggling with bad thoughts about my heart <3 <3 I had an EKG last week and the cardiologist said everything is fine and I am pretty sure you will be fine and able to do surgery, But she is telling me now that I need to do an Eco and a Nuclear stress test. I am fine with the Eco cause I know is a requirement from the insurance company but why a nuclear stress test and not a regular one?? My copay is 250 dollars for a nuclear and 0 for a regular. Is not even about the money is about the fact that my understanding is that a nuclear stress is usually perform to people they think has a coronary decease. Please help me understand ... What's going on???

Fitzy I truly appreciate your words. Thanks a lot. God bless you always. Xoxo

I understand. Thanks a lot for your help. So how was the surgery?? How are you feeling??

Ohh ok so the nuclear does not require treadmill??

Hello everyone here I am struggling with bad thoughts about my heart <3 <3 I had an EKG last week and the cardiologist said everything is fine and I am pretty sure you will be fine and able to do surgery, But she is telling me now that I need to do an Eco and a Nuclear stress test. I am fine with the Eco cause I know is a requirement from the insurance company but why a nuclear stress test and not a regular one?? My copay is 250 dollars for a nuclear and 0 for a regular. Is not even about the money is about the fact that my understanding is that a nuclear stress is usually perform to people they think has a coronary decease. Please help me understand ... What's going on???

Hello Friends tomorrow is my cardiac evaluation and can't deny I am a little nervous... Any if you have an idea if what they will do to me?? Please and thanks

Thanks it doesn't sound that bad

Typos. Sorry. ANY OF YOU have an idea of what will happen??

Wow I'm sooo happy for you. Even though I don't have a date yet I know I will be there doom too. Good luck and every little thing is going to be alright.

Mendymayhem thanks a lot for sharing your story with me. Like you just said there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I am currently trying Muscle Milk light but for sure will try Whey Powder with fruits and Splenda. I am happy for you and your progress and also the fact that you have a lovely husband helps a lot. God bless you and your family. I will keep you posted for sure. Thanks again. Have a good one!!!!

Hello guys ...I don't have a date yet for my surgery because my PCP wants me to lower my blood sugar levels before surgery. I swear I am trying to eat as healthy as possible but for some reason my sugar levels still high (160 in the morning/fasting) and 130-140 (in the evening before dinner) ... Dies any body knows what are the requirements as far as diabetics to have the surgery???