beaker27

I'm new here. I haven't had surgery but have started the process and already met with some nutritionist. I've been reading a lot about sleevers who have needed resetting and get back on track. I'm wondering if they're any seasoned sleevers out there who have kept the weight off for years.

My info was submitted to the insurance company on March 28th. Yesterday, my surgeons office called to let me know that Cigna sent them over a questionnaire to fill out?? Has anyone else had this happen?

just wanted a follow up on this because I just got the same letter from Cigna! what was the outcome? how long did it take to get approved? thanks

Who is your surgeon? Mine is Dr Rydlewicz.

Thank you. Hopefully, I hear some good news soon.

Aww, that's weird it doesn't cover it. I would have thought it would be the same. Did you have surgery yet?

Good idea. I'll call them tomorrow.

Mine was just submitted to Cigna too, and they came back to the surgeons office and wanted them to fill out a questionnaire....did your surgeon have to do that?

The Bariatric Team has approved me for surgery and submitted to my insurance company, Cigna. Now I just have to wait. How long have people waited for approval??

thanks, @pnt38. everyone is different.

Tomorrow is my last meeting with the nutritionist for my 3-month required preop supervised diet. The first month I lost 10 pounds, the second month I lost 1 pound, and this month, I don't feel will be too much again. I'm wondering if my weight hasn't changed much again, what will happen to me in the program? Has this happened to anyone else where they really struggled with their supervised diet?

Not trying to be a smart @ss at all, but if I could lose weight solely from dieting, I wouldn't be here.

what if I gained a pound or so this month, but overall have lost weight since my starting weight? will that be okay?

I've just started my 3 month supervised diet. Getting ready for sleeve surgery. I'm wondering how much time did everyone take off work. Sent from my KFSAWI using the BariatricPal App

Made me teary eyed. Thanks for sharing.

Wow. Beautiful!

Ugh. That's the first word that comes to mind after today. All was fine when I started talking, and then she asked about how my journey started of being overweight....I just broke down. I said I've been overweight since the 5th grade. I didn't have a bad childhood or anything it felt like over summer vacation I suddenly gained weight. But just as I started talking about myself and my struggles and being overweight I just started to cry. Anyone else have this experience?

You look great!

Great story! You definitely have a good sense of humor.

I'm excited for you!

I hope things get better for you. Good luck!

Woo-hoo!

Looking good!

*249 pounds

That's exactly me!! 5'6.5" 149 pounds. 35 years old.