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OMG! OMG! OMG! I just found out that insurance (Aetna) has approved my surgery! YEEEAAAAA!!! My VSG surgery is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 13th! I'm so excited! I start my 2 WEEK LIQUID DIET TODAY. That part I'm not so excited about. But that's okay. I know it's a minor price to pay for the great things to come. I've been researching and wanting to get WLS for 2 years! I originally was going to get the Lapband but had to put it off because I needed 2 yrs documented weight history. During that time I found out about the sleeve instead and Aetna's decision to cover it a few months back. I guess everything does happen for a reason. :001_cool: Okay, I'm off to pick up some supplies. Thanks for listening...well, reading. I hope you all have a fantastic day! :thumbup:

Well, I?ve been ?lurking? on this site for a while now so I guess it?s time I actually post something. :biggrin0: I was notified by my surgeon?s office that they submitted my paperwork to my insurance company (Aetna) on Tuesday. :001_smile: Has anyone found it helpful to call their insurance company to check on things? I don?t want to pester them fearing they will put me on the back burner out of spite but I don?t want my paperwork to be ignored either. They said it takes around 2 weeks so I?m hoping to get sleeved in mid to late September. :thumbup: I am trying to do what I can in advance to prepare. I?ve bought my little plates and utensils. I?ve decided to go with powdered Bariatric Advantage and Max Protein and Premier Protein in the pre-mixed bottles for my 2 week (!) pre-op liquid diet. (I like variety!) :biggrin0: I know the first 3 days will be the worst so I?ve also bought some thickeners (guar gum, xanthum gum and even Konjac Flour/Glucomannan Powder) to help feel ?full? while my body adapts to the liquids. I heard instant s/f pudding mixed into the shakes helps also. This weekend I will cut back on caffeine and sugar too. Any other suggestions would be much appreciated. Also, I?d love if you guys let me know if you have a VSG blog (or your recommendations on one)nI can check it out. I love seeing what works and what doesn?t and getting new ideas. I want to be one of those super successful people who drop 70 lbs. in 4 months. (I?m going on a cruise in January with family I haven?t seen in a while.) :scared0: I don?t have blog myself but thinking about doing it. I am single, no kids, don?t have any family in town and don?t personally know any other people who have had the sleeve. I work with one lady who has had the LapBand and she hasn?t been very successful (non-compliance). :confused: So, this site, the surgeons office and other blogs are going to be the only support I have from other people who know what I?ll be going through. Anyway, that?s it for now. I?m glad this website is here with such great info and great people. I wish you all the best and much success your VSG journey! :thumbup:

You can really see a difference! Great job. You look great!

Isn't it great how God works? I didn't have peace about the LapBand either but was thinking the bypass was way too "drastic" also. A co-worker told me about her doctor. Through a nurse in his office I heard about and researched the sleeve. The more I read the more I knew it was for me. No only that, the new doctor who is doing the procedure does it with only one incision, through the bellybutton! I didn't even know that was possible. I'm so glad that God has worked out everything for our good. Congrats on your decision and God bless you on your journey.