sandy'ssleeve

i had to show 5 years weight history and diet history. After submitting it all i was denied. But i appealed because in one of the years, dont remember which one, they had my height wrong which made my bmi lower then 35. I sent them a snarky letter asking them if its even possible for a grown 30' something year old adult to grow 3 inches in a year and then shrink 3 inches the next year. I was approved. Took about 3 weeks for the approval but i was approved on 12/24/12 and had surgery 1/9/13.
Dont give up and send it in. This is Aetna's way of hoping you give up!

Oh yeah - Try 5 year documentation for my insurance to approve my weight loss surgery. Pain in the butt to track down since I dont got to doctors alot. I had to get creative to fill in the gaps. Dang Insurance companies - Who cares how fat I was 5 years ago - I AM OBESE NOW! grrrr P.S. not anymore - thank you sleeve!

I found that I was actually eating more as I started working out more, so make sure to really count your intake , watch the carbs, and up the protien... It will come off !!

Cut almost all carbs, up the protein and fluids...it will work. Best of luck:)

Its muscle, increase the protein and increase water. Your body is holding onto it, it wants to keep it! You cannot let it!

Sometimes a good cry is needed! I hope everything goes well for you w/o gas pains.

You should Love yourself today. You do actually. You love yourself enough to go through this life-risking surgery. But please don't allow yourself to "cheat" after surgery. Stick to the guidelines and only allow yourself to adhere to a healthy diet/lifestyle. Why go for junk food after putting your life on a tight rope. Dont let it be all for nothing. And you will need pain medication. Who cares if you are loopy. You need pain control so you can get out of bed and walk at least 4 hours after surgery to avoid blood clots. Good luck to you.