AETNA 3 month or 6 month?

[NewLA 31]

So who chose the 3 month diet versus 6? You the patient or the surgeon? So I started my 6 month with my PCP but my BMI is 42.6 with no cormorbids. I am 5'7 so i really have to maintain and not lose to much. I am afraid when I start in January with the surgeons office I will be heavier than when I started with pcp.

My insurance coverage was for 3 months. My PCP had given me a referral for weight loss surgery.

I worked directly with my surgeon and his office (all I had to get from my PCP was my 2 year Weight hx...which showed I'd been obese for years). I did my 3 NUT visits (with a 4th cause I gained weight...don't gain weight, as well as all the other testing required in that 3 month period.

My BMI was 45,

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[olamae 16]

So did you have any comorbibities? I hate being on that fine line. If I lose 15 pounds I'm under the bmi. I'm just ready to get this going!

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[NewLA 31]

So did you have any comorbibities? I hate being on that fine line. If I lose 15 pounds I'm under the bmi. I'm just ready to get this going!

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I had high blood pressure and was pre diabetic.

But if you have a BMI over 40 you don't need to have a comorbid condition. You qualify....

Find a bariatric specfic surgeon.

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[Ginger Belle 54]

Your new lifestyle change is just around the corner and I pray you have a speedy recovery. @@Ginger Belle congratulations!!

Thank you so Much. My nerves are all over the place. Trying to prep and get prepared will definitely post about everything. praying for you on your journey as well.

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[aslcertified 86]

Thank you

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[aslcertified 86]

Aetna just called and said I am approved for surgery!!! ????????????

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[jkhaik_42 5]

Aetna just called and said I am approved for surgery!!! ????????????

Congrats!!!

Edited August 22, 2016 by jkhaik_42

[aslcertified 86]

Thank you

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