Approval!

[sleever516 9]

I received approval from Aetna within 48 hours!!!!!!! Anybody know what the preop and preop test consist of?

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[SusanB55 89]

Congrats My husband was just approved quickly by BCBS Fed. It's a good feeling, isn't it? Next up is me. Gulp! Not sure what you mean about a pre op test?

[Elle09 157]

Hello I went through BCBS and was approved on 5 April 2016. My surgery is on 28 April 2016 and I am currently on my 4th day of the pre-op liquid diet. All of my pre-op tests were completed during the 3 month weight management phase which consisted of sleep study, cardiology clearance, upper endoscopy, psych clearance, medical clearance from primary care physician, abdominal ultrasound, chest X-ray and bloodwork.

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[sleever516 9]

I have a preop visit scheduled for this Wednesday where we will set the actual surgery date but I'm not sure what all is included in that pre-op appointment!

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[seeyalaterNOT 3]

Elle09- how did you get BCBS?

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[seeyalaterNOT 3]

I am scheduled for surgery next week as a cash pay, would love to get insurance? Any ideas? I'm in FL

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[seeyalaterNOT 3]

Congrats! I'm on my 5th day prep as well! But I have no ins! Any ideas how to get it fast?

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[Elle09 157]

Hello . Congratulations on your journey. I have BCBS through my job. I am fairly new to this website but have seen some conversations regarding financing.

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[seeyalaterNOT 3]

Hi! Thanks for the reply! I don't know how to make a Profile yet!

How is your prep going? Is your sleeve done robotically by chance? I'd really like that...less pain and faster healing.

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[Elle09 157]

Right now the pre-op diet is going pretty good. I have not really struggled with it and am pretty motivated to stick with it. I am allowed 4 Protein shakes, 2 Protein Bars, 3 servings of sugar free Jello, sugar free Popsicles, and 1 banana or a cup of milk per day. The banana is the best part of my day.

I will be having laparoscopic surgery.

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[Changed2016 27]

@@seeyalaterNOT I'm also self pay at mayo Clinic. I have insurance, but my Aetna plan doesn't cover anything toward Weightloss surgery. If you get insurance, you would need to meet the insurance plans requirements before your surgery and that may differ than Mayo's requirements. I'm thankful that my insurance has paid for my consult visits but having to pay $19,000 is going to hurt but the best money I've ever spent!

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[seeyalaterNOT 3]

@@Changed2016 yes $19000 is the quote I received but it does not say what it covers, if there is a complication, is that included? Or more?

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[Florida_Chris 9]

I just had my revision from band to sleeve done in South Florida and total was 10600.

[Changed2016 27]

@@seeyalaterNOT I've asked that too. I've "heard" that it's a flat rate. That it includes surgery, hospital stay, doctor's in hospital visits. I too want to make sure exactly what that includes. I am hoping to have my gallbladder removed while I'm under, and if I do, how much extra is that? Will Aetna pay for that part? These are still some of my questions.

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[southfloridasleever 10]

Has anyone from South Florida had there surgery through Cleveland Clinic of Florida? Thanks