MustangKitten

I haven't been on in weeks. My insurance denied coverage and then denied the appeal. I am waiting for one more chance. It was denied based on me not going to a dr in 2008 and having my weight documented from that year. Even though I have been overweight my entire life and have had a BMI of over 40 for at least 15 years, it wasn't enough because I didn't have that one peice of documentation. I am bummed but am keeping my fingers crossed for my final appeal.

My insurance is Aetna. I keep reading that people say walking will reduce the gas pains but I can't imagine feeling like walking after the surgery. I'm glad that you are feeling good though. That is good news.

Going good. I have my final appointment on October 7th and my paperwork should be submitted for approval. My surgeon's office seems optimistic but I can't help to worry about the approval. How are things going with you?

Doing good, thanks for asking. Still waiting on my approval but I have my final appt on Oct 7th so hopefully won't take too long after that. I have been trying to wean myself off of a lot of stuff so it won't be such a shock when the time comes. I am even testing out some protein shakes for the liquid phase. I only have a 3-day pre-op diet which won't be too bad although I might extend it to a 5 or 7 day just to maximize the liver shrinkage and have things go more smoothly. Feel free to hit me up at any time. I could use the support and I'm really good at giving it too. Thanks! Melissa

Thank you. I just called my surgeon's office today and they are going to move up my final appointment to October 7th and she said that they will have all my paperwork ready to submit on that day. If my approval comes back within 2 weeksI could be banded as early as Nov 1. Here's hoping things continue to go smoothly. Thanks for the support!