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@cut.the.VS 5 Months is not bad at all. I have my first consultation with my Doctor on Monday. I've been overweight ever since i graduated high school. My insurance never covered this procedure, then this year my company switched insurance providers and now it's covered. I'm so excited to meet with them Monday. I need to get this weight off of me so i can feel better!

Wow that fast @Nina35!! My friend said she had to wait basically a year. I hope i can get mine this year! Good vibes to you tomorrow! I hope all goes well! Cheers to the start of your new beginnings!!

Wow not bad at all SleeveDiva2022

Wow liveaboard15, that's crazy how fast. I wasn't expecting that!

Yes you're right Rick. I do want to meet with the nutritionist and even after i have the surgery just to hold me accountable.

Thank you. I can't wait. I need this weight off of me!

I have Cigna as well and I have my consultation with my doctor on Monday. I too wondered the same thing as i've seen others mention they needed failed weight loss attempts documented. My PCP wrote me a letter that said "The patient has undergone the following weight loss attempts..." and listed out everything i've tried. I called Cigna, read that to them and they told me that was sufficient. The only thing i need now is a psych evaluation and nutritionist evaluation. But I agree...it doesn't state ANYTHING about the 12 months of failed attempts.

Hello, My name is Tiffany and i have my consultation for VSG surgery at University of Virginia (UVA) on the 30th. I have insurance with Cigna and i was wondering if anyone else has had surgery at UVA with Cigna Insurance? Does UVA have requirements before you get surgery or is it just the insurance company? I"m also wondering how soon after approval can you have surgery? Per my insurance companies requirements, I only need to get a phych eval and a nutritionist evaluation. I already have a letter from my PCP. I'm anxious to start the process.