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I met with Dr twice once before 3 month program and once after and dietician 3 times. Keep us posted. Excited for us all

I also had to complete the 3 month program for cigna. DaiDai

I called insurance as suggested. Thanks luvin_life125. 5 day response like you said. They said by the end of the day tomorrow 9/19. Not sure if I can wait for the dr to call with info lol. I am sure I will be approved since my bmi is 43 and I have several comorbidity

Can Protein shakes count towards you volume of daily required fluids? EXAMPLE. Bottle Water 16.9 and a 20 oz Protein shake equal 36.9 oz. I am worried about dehydration after surgery since I only drink about 3 bottles of water a day Thanks

I'm guessing mine has been submitted to cigna. I was in dr office 9/11 when we were about to schedule and did not have approval yet. 5 day response would be great. I was told 1-2 weeks. Hopefully both of us will hear soon. Just wished I had a date scheduled

Just waiting on cigna insurance approval and hoping to schedule mid October. Exciting and nervious. Only have to do a 10 day preop diet

Confused by the process. Met with surgeon 2 weeks ago. Went to the 1st of 3 required classes for insurance. No one has given me a pre op diet or an expected or suggested an amount of weight I have to lose before surgery. I think the class they started me in was a week 3 class. I have a 45 bmi and several comorbid conditions. Thinking I need to call someone but not sure if it's the surgeon or the 3 month program. Besides the class I just need my psych evaluation . They already have my dr consent form. Any suggestions. 2 nd class is on July 8

Is there anything I can do before surgery to help so I dont have so much loose skin after?. Any lotions and exercises that might help? Thanks

I had my 1st visit today. About 40 minutes. Went over medical history discussed cignia insurance qualifications. I see him again in sept after I do 3 month supervised weightliss program required by insurance at that time we will diacuss procedure and schedule pre op semimar to attend. I am guessing all first visits are a little diffetent. I was suprised he did not ask why I wanted the surgery. I guess he could tell with all my health issues

I am scheduled for my 1st appt with Dr Olsen tomorrow. Thank you

Are there any nashville Tn sleeve people out there? Who was your dr? where was surgery and are you happy

I am new to the group and this process. I have my first dr visit this week and my first nut appt next week. Right now I always have an atkins low carb shake for breakfast. Didnt know if this is something I should continue or if I should switch to something else that I will continue to have in the future. It's 160 calories and 15 protein. Appreciate suggestions

Thank you everyone for the information. My husband supports me since it will help my medical issues. I am going to call and schedule appointment without them having my medical records. I am ready to get started. Nervous and excited

What happens at my first appointment? Should my husband be with me

How long did it take for your doctor to send copies of medical records? I am waiting on this before they will schedule first appointment

I am still waiting for my family doctor to submit my records. . I am eager to get started. I think I have to do the 3 month weightloss program. I am 267 5'4 and have lots of medical issues. I submitted my release form two weeks ago. How long should this take before I can schedule appt