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Yeah. I was approved yesterday. My date is March 24th.

I got approved yesterday. Surgery is March 24th!!!

Insurance Denial! Well, kind of. They need a letter surgical clearance letter from my PCP. Then they need something stating that I was under dr. supervision for 3 month diet. My surgeon provided that but it must not be worded just right. How silly. So, pray my friends that this gets turned around fast. At this point, I don't think I'll be having surgery on Monday.

Jencovi, we have the same date as long as insurance approves me this week.

I can't stand it. I want to know now!

Just got a note from my surgeon that EGD biopsy results are okay. Have gastritis (irritation of stomach) but no ulcers and not h. pylori. Woo Hoo!. So, insurance has paperwork for approval.

I'm still praying to have surgery on February 24th or March 3rd.

P.S. I love liquid diets, said no one ever!

We an do it Jencovi. I started today. I'm not hungry because I've had lots of Protein. We will support each other. We got this.

Welcome Bodie!

Yeah, we are all a little nuts on our pre-op diets. But laughter is the best medicine, right?!

Hi All,

I'm new to this. I am having my surgery on the 28th in Phoenix, AZ. I'm so nervous but very anxious at the same time. I have read most of the posts here and ya'll are a hoot.

Good Luck Everyone!

SF, I STILL haven't packed. I am telling myself that as soon as the little one goes down for a nap, packing will happen.

Had EGD yesterday. Dr. was pleased. I have a small hiatal hernia that he will fix during surgery. Took some biopsy's. He said to start my liquid pre-op diet today. Now I just wait on insurance. Still shooting for February 24th or March 3rd. The waiting is killing me smalls!!!

Just had a follow-up with surgeon. He is submitting to insurance this week. Scheduled my EGD for Monday. So now I just pray that insurance approves quickly and the EGD doesn't have any bad results that will slow me down. I'm still hoping for surgery the last week of February. Dr. said to start liquid diet next week after EGD.

How long did approval take? I have Cigna too and will submit next week.

Just got my approval today from Cigna!! Now waiting to hear from my surgeon's office with a date! I can't believe this is really happening! I am soooo excited!!

I feel you PurpleDiosa. I finally had my psych eval yesterday. I was actually nervous about it for some reason. She said she was sending the report to my surgeon and I'm good to go. A letter from my PCP has been requested for insurance purposes. Now I go next Wednesday to see the surgeon again. We will schedule the EDG and submit to insurance. I have been praying that insurance will be speedy in approving me. I want this now!

Got my psych eval scheduled for 2/18. So this pushes it all out a little bit farther than I hoped, but I'll get there. I asked to be called if there were any cancellations so I could get in sooner.

OMG, I just want to DO THIS ALREADY.

How exciting!!

I got my surgery date today! I'm gonna be going in on 2/7/14!!!!!!! I'm using Dr. Rao in Jax Florida

What's everyone's experience with insurance and submitting to them? How long did it take to get a response/approval? I have Cigna insurance. Thanks,

Becky

ReMom13,

The 2 week pre-op liquid diet is to shrink the liver (because a fat person has a fatty liver). Shrinking the liver will make surgery easier because it won't be in the way as much. The 3,6, etc month diet period is a requirement by most insurance companies.

I don't understand the diet before surgery thing...I mean a few days of liquid, yes, but weeks-months? Can someone explain it?

I'm so excited to be this close to surgery. I don't have a date yet. I go back to the surgeon on Jan. 8, 2014. I expect we will set a date then (hopefully). January 29 ends the 3 month "diet" period. So I think I'm looking at surgery in February.

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My last meeting with the nutritionist is Monday. I'm hoping to know more then.

My last medically supervised diet visit is on Feb 17, 2014. I am hoping to have my surgery mid March.

I can't hardly stand it anymore. I just realized that I see my surgeon again in just 2 weeks. My psych appointment is the 28th. At my appointment on Feb 5th, we will schedule the endoscopy and submit to insurance. I'm praying insurance comes back quickly with a yes.

Good luck to everyone having surgery soon.

How are the 2 week liquid diets going?

Becky

We will support you and I'll pray that your family comes around too. Are you eating plenty of Protein to fight hunger? I'm on 1,200 calories a day. I find I'm hungry at meal time but I've also been hungry if I didn't get my Protein in.

On my second month of a Three month diet before they will schedule....need to lose at least nine more pounds and have only post one...i feel hungry all the time..and have no support at home:( this Is so very hard. And now my family Is trying to scare me out of doing the sleeve...but i want this...i want a healthier life...

UPDATE: Saw my surgeon today. He was extremely happy with my 10 pound weight loss. Next appointment will be psych visit. February 5th I go back to surgeon to submit to insurance and schedule endoscopy. I'm looking at the end of February for surgery.

January 29th will be the end of my 3 month diet period.

I am so proud of you. You are such an inspiration to me. Thanks for sharing and keep updating. I can't wait for my surgery!

Where are you all from and where are you having surgery? I'm in Joplin, Missouri and I'm having my sleeve here.

My surgery will be on 2-3-14. I must lose 12 pounds by 1-28-14 or they will reschedule my surgery. My scale is barely moving. Started the Wild Rose detox kit today. Dr. Oz recommended it. Feeling the pressure!!

You can do it.

Let us know what you find out. Good luck.

My last meeting with the nutritionist is Monday. I'm hoping to know more then.

I'm so excited to be this close to surgery. I don't have a date yet. I go back to the surgeon on Jan. 8, 2014. I expect we will set a date then (hopefully). January 29 ends the 3 month "diet" period. So I think I'm looking at surgery in February.