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Process went fairly smooth for me. Before searching for a surgeon I inquired with Aetna to see what their qualification were since all plans are different. For my specific plan I had to get a psy, pulmonary and meet with my surgeon 3 times for 90 days to discuss weight nutrition and ect. Oh and also 2 years of weight history. It took four days for an approval. I was sleeved on 4/1/13 Start to finish took 4 months which includes the 3 months of visits with my surgeon. Good Luck to all those waiting for an appoval

Hey Ladies I had my first appointment with my doctor today. He advised me that he doesn't routinely give the shots unless past medical history warrants it such as blood disorders ect. He encouraged that I walk alot! A Lot! I am only 8 days post op however I have been walking about 2 miles everyday since day 3 and also getting up every hour to do something. Blood clots are just so scary. Thanks everyone for commenting. Sorry I am sooo late responding, I for some reason don't get alerts when the threads I create receives a response. I am down 16 pounds since 4/1, no preop diet just had to do a liquid diet 24 hours before surgery. I look forward to being sucessful as many of u

LifeBackNye

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your stories! Such an inspiration

Mines was 2hours and 11 mins, however my gallbladder was removed and I also had a hernia repaired. Typically I believe it takes 1.5 hours. My mother is a nurse and she stayed the night with me. Good Luck with your surgery I am exactly 1 week in front of you.. I had my surgery last Monday 18lbs down so far, no preop diet.

Wow Congrats !!

Good Luck with your Surgery

Thanks Tes! That can very well be the reason why he didn't prescribe that med to me. My BmI was about 40. I do walk often and will also set an alarm on my iphone to remind myself. Thanks for commenting! I appreciate it

Thanks Elpaso73 for responding! I will definitely give him a call in the am.. It is going to be a verrrrrrry long night! ugh

Congrats

Hey Coloradogrl! Great to see someone that had surgery the same exact date.. woohooo ! I actually have very mild incision pain. If it wasn't for the gas pains I had experienced the first few days and the inability to get all my liquids in initially I wouldn't believe I had surgery. I did not receive a drain either. Tuesday I have my 1st post opp appt! Haven't weighed myself but my SW 282. Hope your shoulder pain lightens up for you! Kit! I would love to know your progress

Thanks Travel Guru! I am so looking forward to when I can say I am 3 months out

I am also almost one week post 1 and still on an all liquid diet until my 3rd week! I would love to be able to have eggs and ect!

Correction.. 1 week?

What are you eating at two weeks post op?? Just curious

ShariM735 Thanks I feel almost normal as far as pain is concerned right now.. Everyday it has been getting better!

Sleeved April 1

I started my pre-sleeve journey in October 2012 after noticing an old friend of mines posting different issues pertaining to her "new" diet on FB. I was very intriqued and inbox her to see what surgery she had. She mentioned the Sleeve and also stated she was down 30 lbs in about a Month! Im like great.. I want that surgery and I was going to do whatever I needed to get it since Hey 30 lbs in a month is awesome especially to a person who wanted to loose 90 lbs and Fast! I contacted a doctor in my area to have a consultation. As far as my numbers are concerned I am 282 lbs 5'8. After learning My BMI was 41 I was definitely a canidate to have this surgery. I had struggled previously with yoyo diets, watching my social life deteriorate, insecurities, appetite suppressants, unused gym memberships. Moving along I thought hey I qualify, my insurance would approve me and I would be on my way.. Not sooo fast! Aetna required I have a pulmonary clearance, psy eval and weight history from the past two years. Went in for my pulmonary clearance and the doctor ordered a sleep study test. Great I thought I have to now sleep away from my husband and our 1 year old daughter. Received the results back in 3 days! Positive for sleep apnea... couldn't believe it! Went in for another sleep study now I have this mask to sleep with at night.. Boy oh Boy.. Again anything to lose this weight I thought. Meant with a psychiatrist also required by my insurance.. all the info was submitted to my insurance and within a few days I was approved.. I was thrilled.. Surgery set for March 18th. I go to the hospital on March 14th for my presurgical tests which included an EKG, ECHO and routine blood work. A breeze this would be I thought. Results get sent to my doctor on March 15th that the hospital has denied my surgery and I now needed cardiac clearance! Surprise! My ECHO showed signs of artery coronary disease and myocardial infarction! What? Could not believe it.. 28 years old and diagnosed with having had a heart attack!!! This was the turning point... This surgery was no longer about getting a few pounds off to feel sexy again but to SAVE my LIFE. I have been on an emotional rollercoaster since the ECHO results. Finally after a stress test and another ECHO I was cleared for surgery. I had lurked on this forum many months before actually writing My Story.. I wanted to be honest in case someone else out there felt guilty bc I did. This Sleeve has brought a new sense of hope and the ability to actually be able to live longer and enjoy doing it. I guess the moral of the story is that for one reason on another we were all brought to this decision. For me mines at first was just to loose weight and feel skinny but now it has possibly saved my life. SW 281 SURGERY W 284 CW Don't have a Clue... First weigh in Tuesday 5 Days Post Op

Thank You FeelsMe2

MichiganChic I am so very grateful for GOD to have sent me this message. I was on my way to being a very sick person had I allowed myself to continue the route I was heading. Age does not equal good health

Taylokat I am happy if my story touch at least one person. I am not a vet but here for support if anyone ever needs it as I have relied on so many people and read through so many thread on this site to get me by. Sleeved on April 1

Thanks Ladies for all taking the Time to read My Story. Its the truth and all from my heart..

I was sleeved Monday and reality hit me that I am really sleeved! Good Luck! ????

@SChristine1375 Thanks! I am happy with my decision so far despite the Horrible night I had lastnight!

@ Texas76038 Thanks a Bunch ????