Diva76

Was thinking of this today.
Get an empty two liter plastic bottle and fill it with Water. Take it to the sink and turn it over and squeeze. A bunch of water will come out quickly. Now stop squeezing and watch what happens. Water stops coming out and the bottle tries to regain its shape. Once it regains the shape, water will start coming out again.
That's exactly what is happening when you have a stall. That's why you'll see the measuring tape change even if the scale isn't. Your body is just catching up and redistributing before it starts again.

I hope Aetna approves you soon. Just a word of advice for everyone waiting on insurance...call them every few days. I did and I got my approval on my 3rd call. 6 days it took them to approve. Maybe it will work for you too. It cant hurt!!

Firelle when they tell you its still in review ask them how long their review takes. Be confident on the phone even if you are not sure of yourself. Also ask them where in the review process it is. If its with a case mgr then you know they are truely working on it. Be proactive ask them if they need any further documents be an advocate for yourself. Good luck!!!

Good luck to all of you! I will try not to worry about liquid diet . It just sounds so hard but heard after the first 3 days it gets better.

I HAVE MY APPROVAL!!! I am so emotional right now. Happy and now nervous but its all OK! My dr surgery scheduler is out today so I left her a message to call me tomorrow.

I HAVE MY APPROVAL!!! I am so emotional right now. Happy and now nervous but its all OK! My dr surgery scheduler is out today so I left her a message to call me tomorrow.

Well I talked to my insurance yesterday and I was told the case manager is working on my approval and contacted my dr office for additional records. I was told to call back in a couple of days. I am still thinking postive and praying I fet approved!!

Just an update I called the insurance company today and I talked to a rep who was extremely helpful. She was telling me she sees this is in review and I have a pre-authorization #. The girl ay UHC also had the sleeve done 3 years ago and was a huge help. She said to call back in a week or two for a status. She said she would note I called about it. Two hours later my Dr office called to get authorization to access my medical files from prior years. Weight history. They want more than just one record. The dr office said dhe thinks she found more. This has to be a good sign maybe I will hear sooner than the week or two I was told. My prayers are being said and postive thoughts. Not just for me but all of you too!!

Just an update I called the insurance company today and I talked to a rep who was extremely helpful. She was telling me she sees this is in review and I have a pre-authorization #. The girl ay UHC also had the sleeve done 3 years ago and was a huge help. She said to call back in a week or two for a status. She said she would note I called about it. Two hours later my Dr office called to get authorization to access my medical files from prior years. Weight history. They want more than just one record. The dr office said dhe thinks she found more. This has to be a good sign maybe I will hear sooner than the week or two I was told. My prayers are being said and postive thoughts. Not just for me but all of you too!!

I am waiting on my approval too. So many mixed feelings. My ins coordinator at the dr office wont tell me the exact date my information was sent to UHC and as of Friday UHC didnt have it. The lady at UHC stated it could be in review just not noted in their system yet. When I talked to dr office I was told they didnt have my weight history which I confirmed with her that she received it in Nov. I kept a file with ally test results and dr letters I needed so I faxed it immediately to her. The dr office said they submitted my paperwork to ins without that to get ths ball rolling. So frustrating!!! Its been a week and I will be following up again tomorrow on this. Good vibes to everyone out there for success with your journey!