notgonnafindit

Same problem here! Seems like I am having a light period every week since I started really losing. Annoying since I have Mirena and haven't had a period for like 4 years.

I would probably try to at arrange for a ride if you can. I am 18 days post-op. I drove again at one week. I probably could have handled it fine at about 5-6 days but my hubby wasn't comfortable with it. I think you're cutting it close as to how you will feel. It really could vary for how you feel. I didn't take any prescription painkillers after 5 days post-op. Definitely could not have driven safely on the prescription pain meds they sent me home with.

Did you do a 3 month or 6 month program? Do you have a surgery date scheduled?

@@dwachel

May I ask what's your bmi? According to my Aetna paperwork. You need bmi of 35 with co-morbidities or 40 with no co-morbidities. Not sure what a TIA is?

@@kikicoates78

Exactly! I don't get why some were approved and some not.

@@shellbell79

Thanks so much! Good luck to you also!

I gained two times during the 3 months. I did have a net loss. I don't know why some people get denied. The paperwork I saw from Aetna said that it was only a net loss. It did make the wait for approval more stressful but I would rather know what I am up against.

@@Crosby

It is definitely confusing. According to my plan it just says a net loss. I was just so nervous with all these people who were denied. Aetna is strict but sounds like your doctor office is on top of things! Good luck!

Just called Aetna...APPROVED!!!

I started the 10 day liquid diet today. Surgery next Thursday the 13th.

Lol yeahhhh, it's gonna be tough, but U got this!! Keep ur head up and stay positive!! And just take deep breaths lol it'll all be good!

Thank you :-)

Def start it! You don't wanna be delayed if it is approved. Mine took the whole 15 days, but U never know! Keep calling and checking!

Fingers crossed that UR approved!

Keep us posted!

My poor husband. I am stressed already waiting for the news from Aetna. Then add hunger and stress of a strict liquid diet. He might have to hide!

michellew1,

I am SO happy for you! I also have Aetna and have one more weigh-in to go. Following this thread has been extremely stressful for me as my final weigh-in gets closer and closer. A week after the weigh-in, I see the surgeon to make sure everything is done before it's sent to Aetna. After reading your story, I am very much toeing the line diet wise and will until the day of surgery! Good luck to you and hopefully I won't be too far behind you!

This insurance stuff is stressful!

I just called Aetna. They received my paperwork last week and it was entered in their system today. Could take up to 15 days. I hope it's sooner. I'm supposed to start my 10 day liquid diet Monday. I don't want to start it for no reason and then again I don't want to delay things if I am approved. Ugh.

Congratulations!!! All that work and waiting paid off!!

I'm at 9 neutral. Weird.

Same problem here. Only some photos did it. I finally got this profile picture to work. It is frustrating. I'm using an android phone.

I'm new here. What is the box on my profile that says Neutral and a number? Other members say excellent. Seems like a popularity count or something?

@@shmily That was incredibly rude. I am new here (3 weeks) and I would have no idea that this has been posted before. I was only repeating what I was told by my doctor's office to try and help someone. It wasn't necessary to "yell".

@@Lkk0158 Good luck!

@@Lkk0158 This wait is pretty torturous! My future is on the line!!

My surgeon just said we would move forward as though I was approved. I guess they'll just cancel or postpone if need be.

That's good to know! My tattoo artist said usually all you would see on sleeves is the tattoo slide down due to the loose skin. Hoping it's minor enough!

MichelleW1 - So yours was submitted 10/14 right? What a tortuous wait:-(

Hey! Was it a "net gain" or just a 3 pound gain? I'm going to send you a link, that Aetna cannot deny you for a gain because they are not doctors!!

Let me find the link and I'll post it.

Fingers are crossed. I also ha a net gain with Aetna and had Walter lindstrom fight my appeal for me. This is a blog from his website....standby!

Thank you so much for sharing that link! It is reassuring. I had a net loss of 15 lbs. Two of my weigh in during the 90 day program I had gains. One of 1 lb. and one with 3 lb. It seems ridiculous to deny due to that but obviously it happens. There could be so many logical reasons for it. Water retention due to a menstrual cycle to name one.

Any word on your MichelleW1?

I saw my surgeon today and should be sent for approval today or tomorrow. Surgery is set for Nov 13th. I feel like this is my last big hoop to jump through. So nervous.

I was able to fix my original post. Ignore this one :-)