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If you don't mind how much did it cost? Were u able to charge it as out-of-network to your insurance? Thanks

I've heard bio oil is also really good.

So I called CIGNA this morning and the rep told me, a separate medical evaluation from a doctor other than the surgeon was not received. I emailed the surgical coordinator and she stated she did send it over and she would send it again. I get home today and there's a letter in the mail stating the same thing. I do not want to keep harassing the coordinator but I may have to!! I don't want to mess up my date since my parents are coming into town the day before my surgery, for an extended stay. Ughhh #frustrated!!

Thanks for your detailed updates I appreciate them. I'll be sleeved on 07/24 and I know what to luck forward to. Congrats on the weightloss so far. Think of the slower pace as having less excess skin to deal with

Thanks for your detailed updates I appreciate them. I'll be sleeved on 07/24 and I know what to luck forward to. Congrats on the weightloss so far. Think of the slower pace as having less excess skin to deal with :-)

Thanks for your detailed updates I appreciate them. I'll be sleeved on 07/24 and I know what to luck forward to. Congrats on the weightloss so far. Think of the slower pace as having less excess skin to deal with :-)

Thanks for your detailed updates I appreciate them. I'll be sleeved on 07/24 and I know what to luck forward to. Congrats on the weightloss so far. Think of the slower pace as having less excess skin to deal with ????

I am scheduled to be sleeved on 07/24 at NYU. Good luck everyone!!

I'm 32 in NYC, getting sleeved on 07/24 at NYU. Good luck everyone.

Thanks for the advice, I'll hold of calling. Since my surgery is not until 07/24, I do have sometime still. I appreciated you responding. Thanks!!

Thank you!! I emailed the coordinator today and she stated that it's with the medical director. I called CIGNA today but the pre-authorization dept was already closed, so I'll try again tomorrow.

You're quite welcome....it will go away soon based on the posts I've seen on here.

Thanks!! I'm with you, I can't wait to start living again!! Here's to living again!!

Congrats!! How do you feel?

I'm scheduled for 07/24 but the insurance has requested more info from my doctor....hopefully all goes well....I'm keeping my fingers, toes and legs crossed!! Where are u located? I'm in NYC and I'm getting sleeved at NYU.

That's what I'm scared of!! I was previously approved for the band but then I changed to sleeve. I did only four months of visits so I'm not sure if that'll be a deterrent...I'm going to keep praying and stay positive!! I'll jump through the hoops, I'm tired of being this way.

Hi everyone I am scheduled for the sleeve on July 24th at NYU with Dr. Schwack. I was approved for the band but I met a friend of a friend who had the sleeve done, did my research and now I'm getting sleeved. I'm not going to sugar coat it, I'm lazy and don't like mixing things. Can someone recommend a liquid Protein shake which tastes good? I bought GNC's because it had the highest amount of protein but it has an aftertaste. I can't find the slim fast high protein which is on the recommended list. Can anyone recommend a great tasting Protein Shake please? Thank you

Thanks I'll look out for those too.

Ok great thanks!!! I'll quit worrying then

10lbs in 4 days!! That's awesome!! No biggie on the response time I figure you're recouping. I'm a stomach and side sleeper too!! I better start training myself lol. I've seen some people stating they have difficulty with protein intake....have u tried watering it down? I am scheduled for 07/24, however, I got a letter in the mail from the insurance that they reached out to my surgeon for additional information. I was initially approved for the band but I switched to sleeve last week, after meeting a friend of a friend who was sleeved 2 years ago. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that all hoes well!! I'm in NY, I work in the city and I live in the Bronx. I'm having the surgery done at NYU. Congrats again and stay positive and hydrated

Does anyone else have CIGNA? I changed my surgery type from band to sleeve. I got a letter in the mail today that they're asking my surgeon for more info.....has anyone had this happen to them? Thanks

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Thanks RNJ I'll look out for it at Walmart. Thanks everyone for your suggestions, you all have been sooooo helpful, I really appreciate it.

Congrats Krystal....how do you feel? If I try isopure I'll definitely keep u posted.

I have a list of recommended powders and ready to go(RTD) shakes which I can choose from. The GNC lean shake has the highest Protein per serving but it's grainy and has a horrible aftertaste. To answer your question yes, I have 2 week liquid preop but I have a choice as to what I drink.