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GeauxForIt

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  1. Thanks for such a great response, Mina!! I've actually used My Fitness Pal in the recent past and think it's great. (i was counting calories on my own for several months, then got frustrated and quit when I only lost a few pounds.)

    Your post has some really fantastic advice/ideas and I really appreciate your taking the time to answer. I think if I'm *doing* something in preparation for life after surgery, I'll be able to better tolerate the waiting. Upping Protein and cutting out bad carbs, finding a Protein powder/drink I like and starting to exercise are wonderful places to start!!!

    Thank you so much for your response...I can't WAIT to hear how your surgery goes!! :D


  2. I don't have my first "official" (for Aetna) surgeon's visit until June 19th and I'm going CRAZY waiting!

    I considered WLS for 2 1/2 years before deciding to be sleeved and now it's ALL I can think of. How in the world am i going to make it until September/October at this rate?!


  3. Until I'm approved and surgery is scheduled, I'm telling only a handful of people...husband, best friend, one friend who's had it done, my boss and 3 work friends.

    Once I'm approved, I'll likely take out a billboard and tell the world! LOL I'm one if those "open book" kinds of people and I'm sure I'll blabber to anyone who'll listen to my story. ;)

    I struggled with infertility and chose to be really open about that too. It was amazing how many other people shared their own stories bc I did.

    I like to think I'm helping educate some people and let others know they aren't alone. However, to tell or not is a private decision and there is no right or wrong answer.


  4. Do you have a history of deprssion or is this all new fir you?

    Have you had any other surgery before? I've found that anesthesia and pain medicine cause me to feel depressed and teary for up to a month after surgery. Getting outside and in the sun helps me as does upbeat music and funny books/movies.


  5. GREAT THREAD!!

    YES to everything so far! Plus...

    - to weigh less than my husband!!

    - not to be embarassingly out of breath after climbing a flight of stairs

    - to not sweat so much in the summer

    - to see my cheek bones again...I know they're in there somewhere

    - to not make jokes about being fat to make others less uncomfortable

    - to be comfortable enough to do some "porn star" sex moves with my husband ;)

    - to not be the fattest person in the room

    - to play on the beach with my kids and not be horribly self conscious

    - to renew my wedding vows on my 10th anniversary (Feb 2014) in a sexy, red dress!!


  6. This is her email to me today, "After talking with my office manager, she said you have to use your out of network benefits since we are out of network. Sorry, let me know if you need anything else!"

    I have the $%^& form...it's one page with about 5 blanks. That's it! I wanted to scream!! :angry:

    If I change surgeons, will everything I've done so far "count" towards my requirements for Aetna? I'd hate to change b/c I trust this surgeon, but $3000 is A LOT of money for me to come up with.

    I have my 1st official appointment in the 90 day process on June 19...should I talk to him then or try to get an appointment sooner? Any advise would be appreciated.

    Thanks so much!


  7. Ok, so I've had my 1st consultation with my surgeon on May 15 (last Tuesday). He's wonderful, thinks I'll do great and I'm scheduled for all of my appointment except the physical therapist already!

    I have Aetna which will cover the surgery at 100% after my (very low) deductible of $250.00. Great, right?!

    Well, here's the frustrating part. There is not an approved in-network provider in my area to do my sleeve surgery. (My surgeon is in-network for general surgery, but he files bariatric surgery under a different tax id.) Aetna told me that all they need to cover his fees as in-network (100%) vs. 70% after a $1250.00 deductible is for the insurance contact to call and submit a very simple form.

    The insurance contact flat out REFUSES to even call them!! I'm shocked! Why wouldn't she even TRY to have the surgery covered for me? We're talking about ~$3000.00 out of my pocket versus $250.00!!

    I can't understand this...any insight? Anyone else have a situation like this? :o


  8. Hey Y'all!

    I'm a newbie just starting my 90 day 'hoop jumping' and I have a few questions about Aetna.

    My surgery will be covered at 100% after deductible (YAY for great insurance!!) but my surgeon will only be covered at 70% after deductible.

    As for the labs, upper GI, phsych eval and physical therapy appointment...will they be covered at 100% b/c the surgery is? Were they covered for you or did you pay out of pocket?

    I have everything scheduled (upper GI tomorrow, YIKE!) and I'm wondering if I'm going to have to pay out of pocket. I appreciate any insight!

    Thanks for sharing! :D


  9. Hey y'all...mind if I join? I'm in the Baton Rouge area and had my 1st appointment with my surgeon last week. I'm currently fighting with Aetna to have him covered at the in-network benefit since there in no 'participating' provider in Baton Rouge. Can you believe that?!

    I'll turn 43 in a couple of months and I too have tried for years to 'do it myself' to no avail. I've been thinking about this surgery for 2+ years now and I'm at peace with my decision.

    Now if Aetna would just cooperate!! :angry:

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