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Yah, but I dont want to get fired from my JOB. That is a ban and if they test me randomly then I can get fired. Sent from my SM-G973U using BariatricPal mobile app

Aloha, Cigna peps! So, I have done my check list and check it twice. I am only waiting to do my diagnostic imaging stuff. Empty stomach test, ultra sound, sleep study and a nasual acid test (24 hours). I have fatty live, asthma, GERD, high cholesterol and gastroparesis. I have my nut doc saying I am mentally clear, PCP sign off, my GI doc and his nurse practitioner sign off and my GI nutrition person sign off for the surgery. (My plan only required one nutrition visit!) Should I asked my surgeon to submit the claim without my diagnosis imaging stuff or wait? Sent from my SM-G973U using BariatricPal mobile app

Oh it will go away, just think about positive thoughts. At least you got the surgery and not alot of people can get this surgery at all. Sent from my SM-G973U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had fatty liver, high cholesterol, asthma, GERD, gastroparesis and if the sleep study is positive then sleep apnea. I have Cigna through work. Oh my BMI is 36.4 Sent from my SM-G973U using BariatricPal mobile app

What hospital are you doing it at? Sent from my SM-G973U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am allergic to Tylenol so that veto it big time. I always taken NSAIDs for throwing up headaches to tooth aches. Sent from my SM-G973U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am in the same bubble as you! I am going to be having Bypass in Aug 2019.

Every Cigna plan is different! Not everybody has the same Cigna plan. Sent from my SM-G973U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yo, hello from the short side of things! I am proud at my 4'7 however I weight at 157 and consider over obese. I am in the middle of trying to get my bypass pass through cigna. I am trying g to get this surgery for my GERD and gastroparesis. Sent from my SM-G973U using BariatricPal mobile app

I love there and use them all the time! Sent from my SM-G973U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have cigna and it only required 1 nutrition visit. I am also doing the sleep study. So, everybody is different with cigna and there own plan. Sent from my SM-G973U using BariatricPal mobile app

Aloha, I am wondering who is short for there hight and wondering what surgery did you go with? What was your BMI goal weight? Who was your insurance?

please be patient and be grateful you had the surgery. your body is getting use to the difference and it will take time. yah, some people have diffrent results but hang in there!

Hi all, I was wondering if anybody donated there kidney after there bypass surgery? I want to donated a year later my kidney to somebody in need!

Hi all! I was wondering if anybody has interview different surgeons to see which one is the best pick for the surgery? I have three main picks in the Houston area. One surgeon made me wait a hour and he was very cocky! Very bad manners and decided to NEVER go back to that surgeon. The second surgeon, was a complete 360 and love him and the hospital that he works at. The third surgeon was the same at the second one however I notice Cigna does not cover the hospital on where he is going to preform the surgery. So, I had one main decision and went with the middle one because he cover all the requirements that I had and there bariatric program at the hospital is 5 stars! What did y'all look for in the surgeon that you went with?

Have your surgeon did a peer to peer review with Cigna? He has all the documents in order then he needs to the a peer to peer review! This will help lush your case forward. Sent from my SM-G973U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you! I found it and also added my favorite quote! You are super awesome...

How did you get the cute scale of your BMI? I would like that! I am also a newbie...

Who is your insurance company? Did you already meet your out of pocket deduck?

oh I have Cigna

a heating pad, extra long phone charging cord, eye mask (to sleep), ear plugs, a white noise machine (cut all those beeping noise out), socks with grips on the bottom, always say thank you to the hospital staff for helping you, make sure those slippers have grips on the bottom and always wear sandals in the restroom/shower area. Hospitals are not always very clean. Just FYI! oh bring a camera to document your journey!

Who was your insurance company? I am in the same bubble and am scared to get bills in the mail.

Please Read page 6 of the Cigna Bariatric Surgery cover document. On that page it explains in detail why the office is making us go through a six month nutritional evaluation by a physician or registered dietitian. I know it is frustrating but we must follow the rules, so Cigna can pay for our surgeries.

For me: I will be donating my Kidney next year! This is a very important question for me! Also, asked what kind of statues that you will be using to close the opening on your stomach? Sent from my SM-G973U using BariatricPal mobile app

This is the questions that I need to present to the surgeon and see what they say! Questions to the Surgeons What does the surgery procedure look like? Can you take a picture saying good bye to my old stochmache? How long is the hospital resort stay? How long do I have to be out of work? What is the success rate for a bypass surgery? What is the Pre op like and Post op like? I been working with a GI nutritionist and can I still work with her after the surgery? I am still with my psych and will be working with her as well. What is the cost for this surgery, even if I met my Out of Pocket max? What does the scar looks like and will I am able to still donate my kidney next year? How much pain will I be in after the surgery? How much weight will I lose and how fast? Will this surgery help with my gastropresis? What will eating be like after the surgery? Will I be throwing up with blood again? What can I do before surgery to lower the complication rate? How often to see the doctor after the surgery in the first year? What type of anesthesia they will be using on me? (TELL THEM ABOUT THE WAKING UP PART!!!) How can I prepare myself for the surgery? Emotionally and physically Why should I close you then another surgeon at another facility? Do you love you job and how long have you been here in Houston, TX? What kind of exercise can I do and what about the extra skin that I am going to have? What type of vitamins will I need to have? What about hair loss? What kind of complications that I can expect in the surgery? I have a NO BLOOD TRANSFUSION policy, will this hurt my changes of the surgery? Do I need to have my gallbladders remove for this surgery as well? I know I have a lot of allergy to stuff but I do break out so please read the allergy alert in MyChart! When can I donate my kidney to my friend who is in need after my surgery? Sent from my SM-G973U using BariatricPal mobile app