Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Submitted to Cigna now the wait begins



Recommended Posts

I had my last session with my NUT Monday. Found out they had submitted the preliminary paper work on the 15th. They submitted my clinical notes on the 23rd of April. Now the 5 day wait begins. Fingers crossed I get approved. Worried because most everything I have read Cigna is a nightmare.

Excited, can't wait.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good luck!!

Sent from my iPhone using VST

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm really interested in how long it takes you... As i have cigna also... May I be so bold to ask your BMW and co-morbidites? Gosh, I must be getting rude, am kind of (in a very round about way) asking someone their weight!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am 220, bmi around 37. Something, I am diabetic, high blood pressure, have back pain, lower and upper due to the "girls". No sleep apnea however.

I hope to hear Monday or Tuesday . I have followed all of cigna's rules. Fingers crossed :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi sissy...when I read all the Cigna post here I too thought they would be difficult...but they were not. You just have to arm yourself with the criteria and make sure you meet it all. I was approved on day 5....had my surgery last week. So no worries you should be fine.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you for sharing your experience with Cigna. Still waiting. I called them yesterday and they said it was with the nurse for review and that something should be faxed to the doctor by Wednesday. We did follow all their guidelines. I even did a full 90 days with the NUT. I did not loose weight however. Fingers crossed.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have Cigna too. I was denied the first time around, but approved shortly after. I started at 213 with one comorbidity, high cholesterol. My surgery was 2 1/2 months ago. Best wishes.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have Cigna too I was denied in march and I got approve today thanks god hopefully you get approve too :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Aque, may I ask what you did or didn't do to get denied the first time?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Approved. 5 days. Surgery may 20 (if my boss approves) start my diet Monday. Excited and scared at the same time.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Approved. 5 days. Surgery may 20 (if my boss approves) start my diet Monday. Excited and scared at the same time.

Awesome! And good luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congrats Sissy...the time will fly by and before you know it....you will be waking up in recovery......sleeved and ready to start a new life!

Sent from my iPad using VST

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you. So excited

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×