CarolinaSleeve

Awesome Topic. I have had the same questions. I am having VSG Surgery 8/26. I was hoping that shakes and pintos wouls be good for a few weeks for healing. I will keep cheking back for other info!!! Thanks!

I am a pediatric Dental Assistant. I am planning to be out of work for 18 days. Is this enough time off? I am up and down from a chair. no lifting ,1 day a week on my feet. Only a four day week. I am just wanting to make sure my time off is adequate! Thanks for any input!

August 26th, Charleston SC

August 26th, Charleston SC

Cigna did tell me that if your surgeon's office requests an "expedited status" is usually around 72 hours. Mine was put in just regular status and then changed to expedited. You may want to mention that to your coordinator. Good Luck

@ Tracy, My info was sent into Cigna for processing on May 11,2011. Cigna started processing on May 16th,2011. I was approved the first time on May 25, 2011. Not too bad....... but on the other hand It seemed to take FOREVER!!!!! (It seemed so long because I called every other day or so to check on it. ) I wish you all of the best wishes!!! I have my fingers crossed for ya!

I cant type big enough to show how happy I am right now!

YAY! I cant wait to say the same!!!! Good For you!!! Keep up the GREAT Work!!!

YAY!!! I got approved for the Sleeve today! ( After a crazy process of being approved by mistake for Lap Band) I finally got my approval by phone and Mail today! I am so excited!!!!

I am Approved!!!! YAY!

I submitted to insurance on May 11th, I finally was able to get an approval over the phone on May 26th (for the Lap Band). am now waitng for approval for VSG. I will keep ya posted!

I just called Cigna to MAKE SURE that they do cover the sleeve! They do! thank goodness

I will pay at my pre op appt. I will owe about $2300.00

Thanks So much!!! That gives some comfort!

Well the requested the wrong procedure! OMG!!!! I am now waiting for the codes to be changed!!!! I have a date set for August 26th! I am praying every chance I get that I have no more issues with the insurance!

My insurance does cover the sleeve, thank goodnes!

I found that my approval was for the Lap Band not the vertical sleeve! WTH???? My coordinator atates that she "Only" needs to change the medical codes. What does that mean for me??????? I am so confused! Is the insurance going to just change the code or am I going to have to stress another 2 weeks!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!

FINALLY!!!! After 2 LONGGGGGGGGGGGG weeks of waiting and calling and stressing! I called Cigna they said I am Approved!!!!!! OMG!!!! I actually called twice to hear it twice (just in case)!!!!!

I spoke with someone from Cigna today! They stated that the process takes 72 hours (three days)!! OMG! I should hear something SOON@@@@@ Wish me luck!

I am waiting for a reply as well! My paperwork was submitted a couple of days ago. I have Cigna insurance! Cant Wait!!!!

I have a BMI of 37 one day 38 the next. I have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension. I have complted my consult with the surgeon, dietician, and psych evaluation done. I have completed the six month supervised diet. I have a letter of surgical nesessity from my GP and from my foot specialists, I will be getting another letter from the doctor that i weighed with monthly. I have requested my medical records, I have requested information form the sleep center. I feel as though there is something else I should be trying to do! Please tell me what I am missing! I want to make sure that my t's are crossed!!! Any advice will be very helpful! (Sorry about spelling)

I am curios about a food diary. I have not been told by insurance or surgeons office that I need to complete a food diary. I have cigna Insurance. Obviously I have not done a food diary. What to do??? Should I just not worry about it???

Thanks so much for the quick replies! One more question...... I have not ben told about food logs from my insurance or the surgeon. Is this something that is needed all across the board?

I am curious about a the six month diet! 1) I have completed six month diet. I only lost on my first weigh in! Is that going to hurt me? My BMI is about 37 and I have co morbities. I am planning to weigh in one more time just to cover the six months (not sure what they consider 6 months, I started in October)

Thanks so much for the Awesome input! It really helps!!