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Does anyone know if Cigna requires 3 or 6 months of diet before approving? My insurance says 3 months, but my doctors say 6 months?? So, so confused!

Hi everyone! Is it true that band to sleevers lose weight slower than regular sleevers? I've heard that some band to sleevers don't lose weight at all. How true is this? I need to lose 60 -70 pounds and if the sleeve doesn't help, I will be disappointed. ..

Well, I'm three days post opt and so far my experience was a little dramatic. I had to stay an extra night because my blood pressure sky rocketed during surgery. I appreciate my surgeon and his team for taking great care of me. So far taking in liquids haven't been to hard. Popsicles and apple juice are the best! I tried to drink a sugar free carnation, I belched several times but it stayed down. I am sore and my belly feels heavy when I walk. All is well, I'm thankful to be home. I look forward to a successful future.

Thank you

Ok May 22nd Sleevers our time is finally around the corner!! We got this!! What do you look forward too?? 1. I look forward to my thighs not slapping together when I jump

Thank you for your story. I will have surgery next week and some of these stories and YouTube videos are depressing and horrifying! But this story is encouraging!

In fourteen days I will be sleeved! I have been working like crazy to clear my desk at work, cleaning to get my house prepared, and situating personal obligations.On May 22nd at 11am, it's going to happen. I will spend one night in the hospital, I was looking forward to two nights, but whatever. From your experience, what should I know?? I have my pre-op class this coming Tuesday, but what helped you to calm your nerves and to get through the surgery?

Next Thursday, May 22nd is my big day!! I pray i have great success as others

Good morning everyone, I have my surgery date, May 22! So I'm wondering what does a sleeve feel like? Can you feel that a part of your stomach is gone? I am an emotional eater, how do you move past that feeling? I have so many mixed emotions. But after eating a Subway foot long the other day (with the band) I need serious help.

Where are my fellow May 22nd Sleevers!! I am excited and nervous at the same dang time! ! WHOOP WHOOP

Congratulations to everyone! ! We must keep in touch! I am super excited about our new journey! Sleeve buddies!!

I love kickboxing!! it really does tone your body and give you a sense of power! After each class, I felt like I could conquer the world. However, I over did it and developed planter fiscitis in my foot. Be sure to wear good shoes, take plenty of water, a towel for the ton of sweat and have fun!

*drum roll* I called Cigna a moment ago and I am officially APPROVED! !! #BAM#CAUSEIMHAPPY# SLEEVERSROCK

OMG congratulations! It's about time! I cannot wait to hear about your progress. I called yesterday and I should know by Friday. The coordinator gave me a date for May 22nd in faith that all will be approved. I am preparing in faith. *sighs*

Thank you for this thread...I am pre-op and I went to Walmart to purchase a few samples to see what the hype was all about. Unfortunately, Walmart does not sell this product, but to know it's not taste that great, I will save my pennies and try something else.

Well, I was "scoped" today and the results were GERD and Gastritis. Has anyone experienced this and will this affect my sleeve surgery from happening or does it give the green light to go on with the surgery?? By time I woke up from my sleep, the doctor was gone for the day and told me to call, but it was too late.....

But why we're you denied before? ? That's crazy. ..i admire your tenacious and positive attitude! It will work out for you

Ok so j am on Prisolec (spelling) for two weeks. It's a mild case of reflux. Now if I can get this approval. ..I will be done!!

Omg I am so sorry to hear that. ..wow, did they say why?? Wow, my heart aches for you. Now I'm really a basket of nerves. ..

Because I am impatient, I called Cigna and my case has been assigned to a nurse and I should have a status on Monday. ..here we go, a nerve wrecking weekend ahead.

We know all about this foolishness don't we?! Best wishes, keep us posted

Hi there, I am thinking about the LapBand to Sleeve revision surgery and my new surgeon said that I would have a drain bag for 7 days. I was wondering if anyone had a drain bag for a week? What did it feel like and did it hurt during and after it was pulled out?

Ok so i received a letter from Cigna yesterday saying that I needed more information. SMH ol' girl who left started the process but didn't sent the important stuff like labs/test, nutrition, letters of medical necessity and etc...i spoke with the new girl today and she is submitting everything today. I should know in a few days. Pray friends. ...If everything goes through my surgery date is May 22nd!! Praying for you!

Wow!! I REALLY cannot wait! !

What is peer to peer??