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Everything posted by Jocy
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April 2 Sleeve Buddy?
Oh k. Thanks.
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April 2 Sleeve Buddy?
Does it hurt when they pull the pump out? I'm having mine in syosset hospital and they said I can't have nobody in the room. Only visitor hrs 11 to 8pm. That really sucks
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April 2 Sleeve Buddy?
Wow. I'm so happy to hear everything went as planned or even better. Mine is approaching and I'm freakin out ! It's the truth. I been told they will leave a leaking bag attached to my stomach from the outside and every often I have to empty it out and so on .. I'm so nervous ..
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1 Wk Past And Still No Answer From Aetna
I know. Thaks for being supportive.. =)
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1 Wk Past And Still No Answer From Aetna
She said still pending. To call back tomorrow or everyday from now on. ="(
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1 Wk Past And Still No Answer From Aetna
Omg. I'm calling right now. She has me on hold! I'm so nervous
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1 Wk Past And Still No Answer From Aetna
Im gonna call them today. Lets see what happens. Just coming back from pst now
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Waiting For Aetna's Approval
Me too. I moved very fast. There was a lot of things though. Anyways. I'm almost there. Just coming from the seminar they make u go before surgery. They talked about anesthesia and the drain pack they leave attached and what you will see before surgery and they even took me to see a couple of rooms from where I will be stayin. These people are really on top of their game. I feel more secure now
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Waiting For Aetna's Approval
@duckyinlove.. After dietician and if you have completed everything with all your doctors. U need to visit your primary so he can give you the clearance and with that you take everything to your surgeon. A wk after or so your surgeon will schedule a visit so u can sign the consent forms with him and after that you have to wait for the insurance approval and then you have to go to your pre testings at the hospital and then you should hear when your surgery date is
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Waiting For Aetna's Approval
I have sleep apnea too but I don't know if I should call my insurance even though the surgeon assistant said not to. .. She said just to give them a few more days
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1 Wk Past And Still No Answer From Aetna
I know. I'm Nervous for that too. But everything should be ok.. Do you think it's a good idea to call the insurance ! Im so curious.. And worried.. .. I cant stop going to YouTube and checking updates on people that had it done already.. And I guess preparing my mind to what is coming .. I'm counting the days. 15 more days to go. And very nervous
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1 Wk Past And Still No Answer From Aetna
Yeah.. I'm just drinking crystal light right now. .. And stressing
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1 Wk Past And Still No Answer From Aetna
I called the surgeon's office to ask them about it and she said ( not yet). I asked her if I should call and she said no , to leave them alone. I don't know what to do. My pre testing is tomorrow and I'm just getting discourage ..
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Waiting For Aetna's Approval
No answer yet.. Still waiting for approval. 1 week past
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1 Wk Past And Still No Answer From Aetna
My surgery is the 17th and the paperwork was sent over the insurance for approval 1 week ago and still waiting. So nervous
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April 2 Sleeve Buddy?
Omg congrats.. Everything will be ok. I'm excited for you. Mine is in 16 days. Tomorrow I will start all liquids .. Not thrilled but I have to do it. Please keep us up to date. I wanna know how you woke up. If there was pain and how u felt. Thanks nd I'll be thinking of u
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Optifast - Pre-Op Diet
Today its the start of my second week on my pre diet surgery. I been drinking crystal lite and eating a salad with chicken and lots of veggies later in the afternoon and I don't feel hungry that much. When I do. I eat tangerines and that's all. My surgery is April 17th and I'm nervous but anxious.. On the 3rd. I have to go to a seminar to prepare myself for surgery and on the 4th. I have to go for pre surgery testing and then I need a final final medical clearance from my doctor and praying the insurance will approve my surgery and that's it. My date has been schedule already .
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Waiting For Aetna's Approval
Hi back. I'm happy for u .. No news yet. But I or a call from registration from the hospital and so my pre surgery testing is on the 4th. Hope everything turns out for the better
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Waiting For Aetna's Approval
Woww I know. I'm just nervous because my surgery is supposed to be April 17th.. Almost there. But tell me how was your surgery , how's everything going for you?
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Waiting For Aetna's Approval
2 days now waitin for insurance approval and eating salads and protein shakes..
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April 2 Sleeve Buddy?
Oh thank you. Yeah. I'm nervous !! I asked the doctor if it will be better if I call the insurance and they said no. To not even try so I'm on stand by. I'm stressed and just praying myself
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April 2 Sleeve Buddy?
April 17th. I called my doctor today and they sai they submitted the claim to the insurance today so I'm praying!!
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April 2 Sleeve Buddy?
Woww I'm so happy for u. Im gonna try it myself Woww I'm so happy for u. Im gonna try it myself
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April 2 Sleeve Buddy?
What's your liquid diet. The one you are following ??
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Waiting For Aetna's Approval
U don't have to worry about your bmi and you hbp. Mine was low and he said I shouldn't worry. Just try to move fast with all your pre requisites because I thought it was easy and it took long for me. A lot of doctors to see and lots of tests.. Good luck