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Soooo....I *supposedly* had revision from sleeve to bypass on April 3rd. I started my post op week 5 yesterday. I have only lost 13lbs. I have no restriction and can eat anything. I can chug liquids...no problem. My sleeve had developed into a hiatal hernia and created a pouch that the dr removed. Aside from the pain from the incisions and sutured muscles, I feel nothing. I have asked the dr repeatedly was he sure that he did the bypass and he said yes. I am staying under 1000 calories, low carbs and getting in my protein. My liquids are at about 55oz. I just looked at my Upper GI report from after surgery and I am thinking about calling the radiology dept to confirm that I did indeed have gastric bypass. I have no dumping, no nausea...nothing. My weight has been at the same weight since week 2 post op. It fluctuates daily: 1lb lost one day, 3lb gain the next day, etc. Ireakky just feel like I am on a diet. All of this for nothing!!

@Berry78 I am going to go and get a copy of the report and film and have another look at it for my own peace of mind. Thank you! @Airstream88 I am eating dense foods with no problem at week 5. I am sensing a little fullness but thats it. :-( @klingie84 You will do fine! Prayers for success being sent your way! xoxo @1Day1Life4Now THANK YOU!!!! My doctor did say that after my 3rd time of accusing him of not doing the surgery, and your confirmation makes me feel better. ALOT better. Now I know what to expect. Its still a little upsetting but...hey it is what it is. THANKS GUYS!!!!!

Yayyyy!!! I started my preop diet on monday. Today was rough. Im SOOOOOO hungry!!! I am going to pm you my cell number. Are u local? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

@janus41 My surgery is April 3rd with Dr.Shillingford!!!! [emoji2] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

@CurvyCakes Yes mam. I started my liver shrink diet yesterday. Surgery is scheduled for Monday morning. My dr didn't give me formal pre-op instructions though. All he said was drink protein shakes. He kept mentioning that this isn't my first rodeo and I know what to do. Now that I think about, I'm not sure how I feel about that...I need some type of direction!! I feel like Im just winging it.

Premier shakes! I have drank almost all types of protein powders/ shakes and in my opinion, Premier by far is the best!! When I had my sleeve, I used Syntrax Nectar and Unjury. For my revisoin surgery, I was approved for the prescription service to receive my protein shakes and they sent 8 cases (18 shakes per case) of the Premier shakes. They are so good!!

Thanks!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

Another April 3rd!!! Uh huh...right here...yep, this girl!!

I got approved!!!! It took from 3/3 to today 3/21 for anyone who is researching Aetna response times.

I got approved!!!!

Hi Jenny! Why?

Crap. That means I have until the end of next week. Ugh... Thanks for the info!

Just an FYI for anyone who cares...my approval is still pending. The pre-certification was submitted to Aetna on 3/3; it is now 3/15. Ugh.......

@texasbutrphly Welp!.... my approval is still pending. The pre-certification was submitted to Aetna on 3/3; it is now 3/15. Ugh.......

I applied on March 7. I just got the phone call 2 minutes ago that I was approved. I asked her could I cancel anytime and she said yes. I have Aetna POS II.

Thank you for posting this @Alex Brecher!

Took all of 15 minutes maybe.

My upper GI was simple. Drank some fluid and stood in front of a huge xray machine turning from side to side.

Dang it! Now I want to cancel.

I am currently in the process of trying to get approved by Aetna for revision surgery from sleeve to bypass. I have GERD, regain and a "deformed fundus" (which looks like an addition pouch up top/ shaped like the letter "P") from my pouch stretching abnormally. My surgeons office submitted the pre-cert to Aetna on Friday. I am just wanting to hear people's Aetna revision experiences. Thanks!

I am currently in the process of trying to get approved by Aetna for revision surgery from sleeve to bypass. I have GERD, regain and a "deformed fundus" (which looks like an addition pouch up top/ shaped like the letter "P") from my pouch stretching abnormally. My surgeons office submitted the pre-cert to Aetna on Friday. I am just wanting to hear people's Aetna revision experiences. Thanks!

I have Aetna POS II and I just applied. We will see what happens....*fingers crossed*...

No problem at all! Please keep me posted. I am sitting here with my cell phone in my hand waiting to receive my verdict from the surgeon's office now...

Hi @texasbutrphly ! How did things turn out for your regarding your revision? I am going through the revision process with Aetna myself for sleeve to rny.

For revision surgery, i met their complication requirement so this isn't looked at as needing to do the original requirements. I currently have the sleeve and if i had to meet their original requirements my BMI isn't high enough nor do i have a comorbidity. So even if i dont get approved for rny, i still have to get the hernia removed and the extra, deformed part of my stomach removed. I hope that makes sense.