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Same problem here! Seems like I am having a light period every week since I started really losing. Annoying since I have Mirena and haven't had a period for like 4 years.

I would probably try to at arrange for a ride if you can. I am 18 days post-op. I drove again at one week. I probably could have handled it fine at about 5-6 days but my hubby wasn't comfortable with it. I think you're cutting it close as to how you will feel. It really could vary for how you feel. I didn't take any prescription painkillers after 5 days post-op. Definitely could not have driven safely on the prescription pain meds they sent me home with.

Did you do a 3 month or 6 month program? Do you have a surgery date scheduled?

@@dwachel May I ask what's your bmi? According to my Aetna paperwork. You need bmi of 35 with co-morbidities or 40 with no co-morbidities. Not sure what a TIA is?

@@kikicoates78 Exactly! I don't get why some were approved and some not. @@shellbell79 Thanks so much! Good luck to you also!

I gained two times during the 3 months. I did have a net loss. I don't know why some people get denied. The paperwork I saw from Aetna said that it was only a net loss. It did make the wait for approval more stressful but I would rather know what I am up against.

@@Crosby It is definitely confusing. According to my plan it just says a net loss. I was just so nervous with all these people who were denied. Aetna is strict but sounds like your doctor office is on top of things! Good luck!

Just called Aetna...APPROVED!!! I started the 10 day liquid diet today. Surgery next Thursday the 13th.

Thank you :-)

My poor husband. I am stressed already waiting for the news from Aetna. Then add hunger and stress of a strict liquid diet. He might have to hide!

This insurance stuff is stressful!

I just called Aetna. They received my paperwork last week and it was entered in their system today. Could take up to 15 days. I hope it's sooner. I'm supposed to start my 10 day liquid diet Monday. I don't want to start it for no reason and then again I don't want to delay things if I am approved. Ugh.

Congratulations!!! All that work and waiting paid off!!

I'm new here. What is the box on my profile that says Neutral and a number? Other members say excellent. Seems like a popularity count or something?

I'm at 9 neutral. Weird.

Same problem here. Only some photos did it. I finally got this profile picture to work. It is frustrating. I'm using an android phone.

@@shmily That was incredibly rude. I am new here (3 weeks) and I would have no idea that this has been posted before. I was only repeating what I was told by my doctor's office to try and help someone. It wasn't necessary to "yell".

@@Lkk0158 Good luck!

@@Lkk0158 This wait is pretty torturous! My future is on the line!!

My surgeon just said we would move forward as though I was approved. I guess they'll just cancel or postpone if need be.

That's good to know! My tattoo artist said usually all you would see on sleeves is the tattoo slide down due to the loose skin. Hoping it's minor enough!

I have not had surgery yet. I have two half sleeve tattoos. I am wondering if anyone also has tattoos on areas where the skin was dramatically changed. Would anyone share before & after pictures. Curious what type of damage they may incur! I am hoping that at least my feet and ankle tattoos are safe! Also does anyone have any tattoos commemorating their weight loss? I would love to see pictures of those also!