Mr.sleeve

Good luck.

Good luck.

Usually its blood work, EKG, health history, go over meds you are taking, what meds you need to take on the day of the surgery, where and when you report to, Consult with the anesthesiologist. That's what I had to do. Good luck

Congrats

He was my surgeon also I had full confidence in him and his success rate, all surgeons have to start at some point.

Mine is scheduled on the 25th and I am the 1st one, I have followed the pre-op diet. I have lost 13 lbs on it. I am starting to get really nervous, 1st major operation, I hope everything goes well. I hope everyone does well. Congrats to all of us, on to the next chapter in our lives.

4) my mouth would forever taste like the north end of a pig going south. It's nasty. I admit to never being very good about brushing my teeth regularly but now it's twice a day because my mouth is so slimy and gross. SO GROSS!! That's so funny!!! LOL

I had a $200 dollar fee, I was told up front.

I have been using Bariatric Advantage.

I have had mine for 2 years now and I cant sleep without it. I have a full face mask, mouth breather. If I fall asleep on the couch for a couple of hrs without it I feel like crap when I wake up. I need it. I had no problems sleeping with it, I have found out if I put the hose over my headboard it doesn't get messed up or bother me at all. Yes it isn't sexy but it is now just part of life, it is exciting when the wife unbuckles it you know things are going to happen!! lol. I am hoping after the surgery and I loose the weight I will no longer need it, all though I'll need another one of those sleep tests. That is one of my goals.

I was given a list of Vitamins and Protein shakes approved by my dr. I bought a supply of vitamins from Bariatric Advantage, I figure I will used these until I have healed then use regular vitamins you can buy at any store. I have read a lot of people just use them. As for Protein drinks I have Premier Protein, GNC, and carnation low sugar, all of these are approved and are great tasting.

They did finally email me back saying that my insurance (Cigna) won't cover any of it. I tried.

That's the number I used, I just tried it again, same message.

I applied 11 business days ago, still haven't herd anything, I know my dr signed the prescriptions I was there when he did, and I tried calling them this morning and it keeps saying that I have reached a non working number? I just emailed them to see If I get a response. I wonder whats going on? not to professional.

Working fine for me.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/296522-insurance-paying-for-protein-drinks/

Congrats.

Good luck, mine is on the 25th. Excited and nervous!!!!!! I started my pre op diet early, to try to help kick start this journey.

I am on the 25th and I started my pre op diet early, I am nervous and excited to start the next new chapter of my life. Good luck.

Congrats. I'll be joining those who are sleeved on the 25th. Its nice to know everything went smooth. Good luck.

Cigna approved me also, 3 months with a nut, denied 1st time, paperwork issues. Dr. called cigna and everything is set for 2/25. My Dr. office said they are a pain in Azz to work with. I was denied for insure nutrition, Protein drinks, scar cream, and Vitamins, I tried.

Dr. signed and faxed back just waiting for a call / email back. Will keep everyone posted.

Gets my vote.

My date also,2/25, Good luck.

All my pre op tests are done, insurance approved surgery date 2/25. I have to be at the hospital @ 5:45 AM 1st sleeve of the day. I start my liquid diet on 2/15. I am a bit scared, nervous, anxious, excited. It also doesn't help that my wife is also getting scared and second guessing the whole thing, She is my ROCK and I need her support. She is afraid of losing me, kids losing there dad, or see me go thru this and it not work. I keep telling her I'll be fine and it WILL work, I will make it work. Good luck to everyone.