bella143

I have Cigna too.. Mine was sent in feb 7th. They told me when I called it could take up to 45 business days!

What did you say when you called them? When I called they were so rude to me.

Hi.. I also have Cigna. Ive completed my 6 months and have everything in order. My insurance navigator submitted everything to Cigna early feb. I originally had a surgery date for feb 15 and that got pushed to the 29 (tomorrow). I still haven't gotten an approval or denial. I called Cigna myself last week and they were a little rude, telling me they can't do anything Ro speed up the process and it can take up to 45 business days for an answer! I'm now prepairing my self for the worst. I've heard Cigna is tough! I too have no other medical condition like diabetes etc.

My doctors office said I will be fine and will get approved but I don't know anymore. I hope you have better luck!

Oh my gosh I'm sorry! Which insurance do you have? Why did they deny you?

Forgot to ask if you don't mind... Why did they say you dont meet the requirements?

I was given the pre ole diet as well.. I've done everything. It's so depressing. I may have to use that appeal letter too! If you all don't mind.

Well' date=' I was scheduled to have my sleeve done tomorrow 2/29/12. Or so I thought. What was actually given to me was a 'tentative date'. Turns out my insurance has denied me. After I spent 2 weeks on a liquid diet, prepared my self mentally, got my family on board, and filled out the FMLA for work I found out I don’t 'meet the criteria'. Apparently I have to have a BMI of 50 or more. Mind you I went through 6 months of hell & even lost 15lbs in the process. Now to be told I'm not eligible. My heart is broken. Insurance said I can have gastric bypass (no thanks) or the band (Not sure). My only hope now is my surgeon. He is going to call the insurance to try at persuade them into letting me have the sleeve. So, now more waiting (Surgeon cannot call till Thursday). So much for my leap day sleeve. New 'tentative date' is 03/14/12. I just hope I can have the sleeve. I could really use some good vibes from everyone. thanks!

p.s. My Surgeons office definitely dropped the ball somewhere for letting me go on for 6 months thinking I was getting this. Then, 2 weeks of liquid for no damn reason.[/quote']

Im not sure I'm doing this right-replying to Your post. I'm new to this.

I'm in the same boat as you. I was scheduled for tomorrow for sleeve surgery but my insurance hasnt denied or approve me yet. I was originally schedules for the 15th then the 29th and now who knows! It's so up setting. I have Cigna and thy make you do 6 months supervised visits. It's been 7 months. Hope everything works out for you.