Scarlett72

My doctor doesn't require a pre-op diet.

Hey everyone! I was approved for surgery and am shocked at how fast their decision was. Paper work turned in on a Friday and approval on Tuesday. I was expecting it take at least a couple of weeks. I have my surgery date on July 28th. I'm so happy!

I didn't have a two year weight history either. I got Aetna last August and attained a new doctor in September. I started seeing her for weight management back in February and once every month there after. My bariatric surgeon's patient coordinator sent all my paper work to Aetna and I received approval within 4 days.

Hey everyone! I was approved for surgery and am shocked at how fast their decision was. Paper work turned in on a Friday and approval on Tuesday. I was expecting it take at least a couple of weeks. I have my surgery date on July 28th. I'm so happy!

Sorry to hear there's been a snag in your approval. Sounds like you will be approved after they get your doctor's letter though. So that's good. Hang in there, soon you'll be on your way to your new improved self!????

Hey everyone! I was approved for surgery and am shocked at how fast their decision was. Paper work turned in on a Friday and approval on Tuesday. I was expecting it take at least a couple of weeks. I have my surgery date on July 28th. I'm so happy!

Only 4 days for me.

I didn't have a two year weight history either. I got Aetna last August and attained a new doctor in September. I started seeing her for weight management back in February and once every month there after. My bariatric surgeon's patient coordinator sent all my paper work to Aetna and I received approval within 4 days.

Hey everyone! I was approved for surgery and am shocked at how fast their decision was. Paper work turned in on a Friday and approval on Tuesday. I was expecting it take at least a couple of weeks. I have my surgery date on July 28th. I'm so happy!

Hey everyone! I was approved for surgery and am shocked at how fast their decision was. Paper work turned in on a Friday and approval on Tuesday. I was expecting it take at least a couple of weeks. I have my surgery date on July 28th. I'm so happy!

So I met with my surgeon last week and am feeling better. My patient coordinator eased my fear of any weight gain. She said that it doesn't mean that Aetna will reject me. They just don't want to see huge amounts of weight gained. The important thing is meeting with my doctor every month.
I also found out that my MD's scales are WRONG and not correct. They finally listened to me when they weighed me and it said I lost 65 lbs in a month! lol So they are ordering new scales and I will be weighed there after.

So I met with my surgeon last week and am feeling better. My patient coordinator eased my fear of any weight gain. She said that it doesn't mean that Aetna will reject me. They just don't want to see huge amounts of weight gained. The important thing is meeting with my doctor every month.
I also found out that my MD's scales are WRONG and not correct. They finally listened to me when they weighed me and it said I lost 65 lbs in a month! lol So they are ordering new scales and I will be weighed there after.

Skywalker,
Wow! 11 days...you must be excited. I'm happy that Medicaid is paying for your surgery. I've actually been wanting this done for 8 years but have not had the means until my hubby got a new job with a good insurance plan. I'm eager to get started and hate waiting till April for my first appointment. But I guess I've waited 8 years, what's another few months, right? lol Since I'm in Durango I'm wondering how often I will have to travel there once I have the initial visit. I wonder if I could do my weigh in and meet with the dietician here. I guess I will find out in April.

Yes they do cut out the part that makes you. Hungry.

@@Scarlett72, they do cut it out, but you'll still crave. I pretty much always crave Chinese food, and I give in, luckily I can only eat a few bites and I'm good. Right now I'm hungry and craving perogies. I never really stopped craving food, the difference is I'm not obsessed with food any longer. You can eat what you want, just really small portions, and you can control it. I talk to everyone that had surgery on the same day I did, and we all still crave certain foods, and it's okay as it doesn't rule your life any longer. I thought losing my relationship with food would kill me, but I haven't lost anything but the ability to eat more than everyone I'm sitting with. Good luck!