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[Martene81 383]

Got word today that I'm APPROVED! So it's a go...May 27th here I come. Today is the official start of my pre op diet although I gave it a test run the last two days. Things went ok other than (sorry tmi) my menstrual cycle starting! Ugh lol!

[Theex01 1]

@@theotherfatgirl I haven't been told officially when to start the pre-op diet but I think it's only a few days before surgery. They go over it in the pre-op orientation the week before surgery. From what I've researched, it seems that Nevada is less strict with requirements. When do you start yours?

Have you decided on what kind of Protein shake or powder to buy? I've been checking that out today online. Unjury seems good but I know Premier Protein is really popular. I was hoping for surgery earlier cause I booked a Hawaii vacation for August 7-19, thinking I'd be all thin by then. So I'll have 2 months to get as much weight off as possible! LOL It's great that we have goal dates though, to work towards.

@@Martene81 Congratulations!!! That must be such a relief for you. I can't wait to get that call so I can chill the heck out already LOL

[Martene81 383]

@staceyrae thanks! It is definitely a relief but I wasn't worried at all. I actually rarely hear of anyone getting denied on here so I'm sure you will be fine...hang in there!

[theotherfatgirl 134]

@@theotherfatgirl I haven't been told officially when to start the pre-op diet but I think it's only a few days before surgery. They go over it in the pre-op orientation the week before surgery. From what I've researched, it seems that Nevada is less strict with requirements. When do you start yours?

Have you decided on what kind of Protein shake or powder to buy? I've been checking that out today online. unjury seems good but I know Premier Protein is really popular. I was hoping for surgery earlier cause I booked a Hawaii vacation for August 7-19, thinking I'd be all thin by then. So I'll have 2 months to get as much weight off as possible! LOL It's great that we have goal dates though, to work towards.

@@Martene81 Congratulations!!! That must be such a relief for you. I can't wait to get that call so I can chill the heck out already LOL

I order my Protein off a website it's called baritrack it's specifically for sleevers my nutrionist and surgeon Made. They also have the liquid multi Vitamin lucky ! No week long liquid diet lol they have me on two shakes a day right now with one meal . A week before I start all liquid diet exciting . She's like if you get super hunger during liquid just have a Greek yogurt lol well gee that will do it . I actually just found out that I have a high school reunion august so I'll be in high gear for two months as well!

[theotherfatgirl 134]

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[agalindo17 331]

@@theotherfatgirl I haven't been told officially when to start the pre-op diet but I think it's only a few days before surgery. They go over it in the pre-op orientation the week before surgery. From what I've researched, it seems that Nevada is less strict with requirements. When do you start yours?

Have you decided on what kind of Protein shake or powder to buy? I've been checking that out today online. powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury seems good but I know Premier Protein is really popular. I was hoping for surgery earlier cause I booked a Hawaii vacation for August 7-19, thinking I'd be all thin by then. So I'll have 2 months to get as much weight off as possible! LOL It's great that we have goal dates though, to work towards.

@@Martene81 Congratulations!!! That must be such a relief for you. I can't wait to get that call so I can chill the heck out already LOL

Who are u going to or had ur surgery here in Nevada with? I'm in Las Vegas!!

My doctor schedule my surgery for March 23rd and my insurance called me the 20th to say I was approved talk about cutting it close but I was relief after that..

[Theex01 1]

@@theotherfatgirl I am SO STRESSED OUT right now. I was denied initially because Cigna said they needed CPT codes in writing from surgeon, as well as letter from surgeon recommending surgery and also the nutritionist evaluation. So my surgery scheduler submitted all of those items on the 26th. I called today and they said its denied again but then I spoke with surgery scheduler and she says its still pending and she will follow up again Monday and let me know.

I'm so stressed out I'm nearly sick, surgery is supposed to be in 13 days and Cigna keeps shuffling around with surgeon...please keep a prayer or good thoughts my way!

Did you hear on yours?

[BeginAgainDay 6]

I started this process in February, waiting to get my initial appointment. The office kept saying they didn't receive my paperwork, etc, etc. I faxed and emailed it several times until I lost my patience. I was dismayed to discover the plethora of doctor screening visits that need to be completed, then insurance approval process before surgery date is set. I have the last of my appointments scheduled for 6/3. I don't know how long after that it will take for insurance to approve. Our insurance is awful anyhow and won't cover much, but I still need to go through the process. I wanted this done before summer began. Good luck to everyone.

Edited May 30, 2015 by BeginAgainDay

[theotherfatgirl 134]

@@theotherfatgirl I am SO STRESSED OUT right now. I was denied initially because Cigna said they needed CPT codes in writing from surgeon, as well as letter from surgeon recommending surgery and also the nutritionist evaluation. So my surgery scheduler submitted all of those items on the 26th. I called today and they said its denied again but then I spoke with surgery scheduler and she says its still pending and she will follow up again Monday and let me know.

I'm so stressed out I'm nearly sick, surgery is supposed to be in 13 days and Cigna keeps shuffling around with surgeon...please keep a prayer or good thoughts my way!

Did you hear on yours?

Of course ! I call my insurance like everyday and they say the process hasn't even been started through them. Mean while my surgeons office is saying it's all set. The hospital told me my Co pay and are like you wouldn't be this far if you weren't approved ... the struggle I feel the same way Completely stresssedddddd like I can't even relax. I'm postive my insurance hasn't recieved paper work and next week I'm going to be panicking all week. I feel like maybe they don't send it out till the week before which is whatever but don't tell me it's out and it's not . Fingers crossed we both get over this !