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I started this crazy idea on Feb. 15 and so far I've had 3 weigh in/visits with my surgeon. I've lost 13lbs and am trying to slow down the loss so not to jeopardize my approval with Aetna. They don't require a specific number or percent weight loss just have to show loss. Well I got excited the first month and lost 7 lbs! Then the second month I lost 4lbs and the last visit another 2 lbs! Doc says slow down! Haha why isn't it been this easy before?! Oh yeah because my time effort and money is on the line!

I've done blood work, gallbladder ultrasound, upper scope(EGD) - which I was positive for hPylori and had to take 14 days of a triple antibiotic that cost me $150 AFTER insurance!!! And now I'm just waiting for May 19 for my last visit with the surgeon then it's submission time! I want to schedule surgery for the week of June 13th so I can be back to work in time for a major audit we have scheduled for July 18th. Plus my kids are going to stay with Grandma for a month while I have surgery and recover.

It's going to be a super busy and rough summer but come Christmas I'll be happier than I've been in years!

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I'm closing in on my 2nd attempt. My first surgery had to be aborted. Long story.

But if all goes to plan, I start my pre-op diet on 5/17 and get operated on 5/31.

Best of luck @@AmberMc03!!

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I have Aetna as well on Friday I just finished my 90 day program I'm now waiting for the office to submit

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Well ladies my surgeons office submitted everything on Thursday and Aetna has 14 days to respond. I Followup with the insurance coordinator on 6/2 and if approval is sent by then we will schedule my surgery. I am planning on the week of June 20th if the hospital can get me in that week. I'll have a 1 week liquid pre op diet.

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Good luck I was approved on the 9th business day surgery June 1st

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