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Hi , I now have Meritain health on the Aetna network. Does anyone know what the requirements are ? I'm well into the phase of all the specialist appts, etc. I hope the requirements will be the same or better than my previous insurance! I am waiting for my bariatric coordinator to get back to me with info, but I want to hear what everyone here says! Thank you Sent from my SM-G955U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you for your reply. Yes, that is what I'm hoping for, that one day I'll just be used to it . Sent from my SM-G955U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello, I'm still in the 6 months pre op stage. I will be having gastric sleeve surgery .I am currently trying to stick to my pre op diet. I was not required to lose weight, but it was recommended just to shrink my liver for surgery. It will probably be 3 or 4 months before I have surgery. I don't have a date yet. Well, I find myself getting frustrated with my husband as he eats anything he wants to. He will bring home pastries, chips, pies, etc. It is so very hard for me to stay on track with him bringing these home. However, I feel like it's selfish of me to request him not bring them home anymore. Just because I've changed my eating, he shouldn't have to. Does anyone else have this issue? How did you handle this? Sent from my SM-G955U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you for your reply. Your advice is helpful. Yea, I really don't think I have a choice either. The best I can do is make peace with it and get used to it! Sent from my SM-G955U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Well good luck ! Sent from my SM-G955U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

I just found out that in a month my insurance is changing to Meritain. Has anyone had any luck with getting them to pay for surgery? Im nervous because Ive been researching and they have so many bad reviews! Does anyone have this insurance? Sent from my SM-G955U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

That's good to hear! That gives me hope. Have you had your surgery yet? Sent from my SM-G955U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello, I found out my health insurance will be changing to Meritain in one month. Ive heard only horrible things about this insurance.Does anyone have Meritain? Did anyone have any luck getting Meritain to pay for their surgery? Sent from my SM-G955U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello, I just found out that my husband's employer is switching to Meritain health insurance. Does anyone else have this insurance? What are their requirements for gastric sleeve? I'm very nervous because I'm already in this process of going to support groups, specialists, etc. I will appreciate any info anyone can give me .Thanks! Sent from my SM-G955U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Tomorrow is my first surgical consult. I am so very nervous. I hope he tells me I'm a good candidate for a gastric sleeve. I'm excited to get the ball rolling! I'm so tired of being so overweight. My back is killing me today. My weight is affecting my quality of life .I'm ready to be more active and enjoy myself when I go out instead of always being in pain. Sent from my SM-G955U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you for your reply . You've helped to put my mind at ease.Good luck to you! I hope your surgery and recovery go well! Sent from my SM-G955U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

So, today begins my 6 month journey to getting a gastric sleeve.I had my consult with the surgeon today. That went well. I found out everything that is required of me,and it's a lot! One of the things I have to do is have an endoscopy. Did anyone else have to do this? Is it painful? Another thing I have to do is a barium swallow test. Whats that like? If anyone can give me an idea of what to expect that would be awesome! Sent from my SM-G955U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you for your reply. I have to do both the barium swallow and endo. Thanks for putting my mind at ease! Sent from my SM-G955U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you so much! Good luck with your surgery tomorrow! I hope all will go well and you have a quick recovery! Sent from my SM-G955U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you! Sent from my SM-G955U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm probably going to have it done in Middletown. How about you? I hope all they will require of me is 3 months! I've heard of people having to wait 6 months or even a year! Sent from my SM-G955U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi everyone. I'm new here. I'm considering either gastric bypass or sleeve. I have my very first appt with a surgeon on 10/5. I'm hoping my insurance will approve me. I have Empire bcbs. Does anyone else have this insurance? Any advice to get myself approved? Sent from my SM-G955U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow! Congratulations! You look great! Truly an inspiration to me. I have my consultation appt with the surgeon on 10/5. Sent from my SM-G955U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you so much! Sent from my SM-G955U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you for the advice! Sent from my SM-G955U1 using BariatricPal mobile app