Tyas84

Got my call today and I am approved for surgery...surgery date April 2nd I am so excited to be closer to a healthier and happier me. I also want to thank all of you that prayed,crossed fingers,eyes, and toes for me and those who shared their stories and encouragement. Can't wait to be on the flip side cheering for someone else who is starting this journey!!!

Can anyone tell me how long it took for cigna to approve u?

Wow that's great I'm ready...a little scared but ready

I am also using Dr. Proctor he is a great guy...I'm just waiting on approval and then a date for surgery I'm hoping for spring break so I can rest

Any ATL Sleevers out there? If so who did you use and how was the preop, post op and now?

Just talked to my patient advocate and she is calling cigna as we speak for precert and sending everything in....she says I should have a response within 5 days!!! I'm ready I'm ready I'm ready.... Thank you Lord in advance!!! Amen

Thank you everyone

Thank you so much everyone this is such a great place for support and encouragement...

Thank you so much this is the hardest part

I am waiting on approval and its got me biting my nails lol....I am asking you guys to send up a prayer a thought or just cross your fingers for me. I was told to start my liquid diet while I wait on approval, because once approved surgery will take place very soon...I'm nervous but excited for my life to change...my brother was just banded a few weeks ago and he is doing great...thanks guys and I am claiming this victory I know I will be approved... I just want you guys to think of me...thanks

No my day goes like this Breakfast: 1 cup protien shake with 1/2 cup oatmeal or grits Morning snack: plain greek yogourt, applesauce, or any sugar free Jello Lunch: Soup that is not chuncky if it is chunky I puree and I'm not really eating any meat based soups( try tomatoe, cream of potatoe,brocoli and cheese, broth, campbells won ton soup I have a great variety of soup) Mid afternoon: 1 cup protien shake and apple sauce or pudding Dinner: one of my many Soups and a sugar free fruit popsicle or sugar free fudgesicle If you are hungry after that you may have pudding, applesauce or greek yo I'm not gonna lie I have had a chip here and a bite of a egg roll my mom had but I'm doing well and as the days go on I'm less hungry. I have a huge lunch box and I fill it with what I need and ice packs and keep it near I also buy tea bags with great flavors: melon dragon fruit, cranberry pomagranet, pineapple chamomile and I drin them without sugar and I also drink 3 to 4 bottles of Water a day which is less than I normally drink because I love water. My Protein supplement is body fortress from kroger and it is about $18 for a 2lb tub and it taste great I have strawberry and vanilla...I wish u the best of luck and I'm so looking forward to being a sleever!!!

Its an endoscopy I just had one..my NUT sent my paperwork off today for approval and I started my pre op liquid diet pray for me as I pray for approval for you...can't wait for this life change to the better healthier me...best of luck to u

Thanks

Today was day 1 for me, and it was not to bad although I craved something cruncy ( I love almonds) I picked up a few regular soups but realized if I got better flavors and puree them it won't be that bad I'm looking toward the week of the 25 but don't have an exact date yet...I wish u much luck

was told by the NUT to start my pre op tomorrow...im excited and looking forward to the new me

Asr2468, Thanks so much for the encouragement. I just finished all my preop requirements and I guess it never crossed my mind that they would say no. I'm gonna stay positive and praise the lord in advance because I feel a yes in my future. Thank you for sharing your story it really touched me!!!

Wow so happy for you guys, I'm waiting to hear back for my surgery approval and I have tried body fortress strawberry protien powder from kroger or walmart and it is great!! Only cost 15 to 20 depending on where u get it and one bucket last about a month...try it...I hope to be telling you guys when my surgery date is soon!!!

Wow so happy for you guys, I'm waiting to hear back for my surgery approval and I have tried body fortress strawberry protien powder from kroger or walmart and it is great!! Only cost 15 to 20 depending on where u get it and one bucket last about a month...try it...I hope to be telling you guys when my surgery date is soon!!!

Thank you so much I'm so happy for you keep me posted

Thanks y'all I'm so ready for this change

I've done all my pre-op requirements and now it is just the waiting game on approval. Its out of my hands now and I feel out of control. I'm asking for prayers for approval if u guys can help!!! I'm so ready for this life change I have a BMI of over 50 and I know there is a sexier, healthier, and fitter me under this...keep me in your thoughts and if any of you have Cigna insurance about how long did approval take... thanks