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Is there anyone out there who has gone through Aetna insurance? I just want to make sure I have all my ducks in a row because they have a lot of requirements. Thank you in advance!

Dr Gonzalez is doing mine. They have been wonderful. He does his own seminars and actually has a personality haha. I live in midland. My wonderful insurance has no in network providers closer than Dallas ( 5 hours away)

i do not live in dallas but am getting surgery there. i was curious who did yours.

I am planning on surgery in early December. I have to get a sleep study and endoscopy. I also have to get cleared by a cardiologist. On my first and only appointment so far, he examined my stomach.... Felt around and lightly mashed. No big deal. We talked quite a bit. He asked what questions I had and I asked my questions and he answered. I told him I wanted lap band. He did not try to talk me out of it. It was at his seminar that I changed my mind to sleeve. It was a very positive and exciting time.

I didn't realize that happened during pre op diet. Good to know!!

HA!!!! I was just thru Gainesville yesterday! I live in midland and we went to winstar. I am using victor Gonzalez in Dallas. why have so many doctors said no? Because of your insurance? I really like him and his staff. Give them a try.

Good for you!!! Congrats on your weight loss! I am glad you decided to go through with it. Thanks for the info about the 3 week stall. At least I will know it is normal if it happens to me:)

OMG! Did you say HRT? You had to stop that 8 weeks prior?????? Lord help me and every person I come into contact with if I have to stop my hormones!!!!! My surgeon has not told me of this. I hope he never does!!!! :):)

WOW! That is incredible!!!!!! Way to go girl and keep up the good work!!

My surgeon had a 3 hour seminar we were required to attend. I am so glad I did because I learned so very much. He actually gave the seminar himself. I would look into that, and attend both if applicable and see from there. I kind of feel like you. I have had my consultation and am in my 3 month 'pre surgery insurance stuff' to lose some weight and get in better shape for surgery. I am about to start trying Protein shakes and see which ones and what recipes I really like. That is something you can start doing. I am also slowly weening off of cokes. Well, I havent had a coke in a week so I guess I have weened off of those. I plan to have surgery in early December and about early November I will start weening off of all caffeine altogether, as that is a requirement from my doctor. I will also really limit my sugar intake. I do not want to be any more miserable than necessary when I do the 2 week pre op diet. Also, find out what both of their pre and post op diets and requirements are, like a sleep study and an endoscopy. Good luck!!

I havent had my surgery yet, but I just know you are going to lose!!!! I just know it! Every single person is different. Try to be patient!!!! Hang in there!

Anniel2015 how are you doing today?

I dread that very much!!!! Remember, it is temporary!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!

I am really concerned about that when it is time for me to do it. I plan on weening off of caffeine slowly to avoid the headaches.

Thank you so much. That is what I needed to hear. I have made up for it! Yesterday, we had birthday cake which is my very favorite in the world. I did not have any!!!!! I also passed up a coke this morning. I am very proud of myself . You will be hearing from me Jessica . Have you had surgery? Will you tell me your story?

Are you using insurance? If so, have you checked into the details to see what requirements they have?

Great question LadiSani! I was wondering the same thing!

I have been dead set on surgery for the past 3 months. Then, yesterday, I had a coke and Cookies and was really disappointed in myself. I had this overwhelming urge to eat them! I am in my 3 month 'insurance approval' time, where I am supposed to be losing weight and working out and getting in better shape for surgery. I really started questioning whether I could handle not eating like I like to. I am wondering if I am really strong enough to go through with this. Seems food is my 'go to guy'. I am just discouraged. I need encouragement!!!!!!!

i guess i have been really lucky. everyone i have told has been really supportive, either that, or we just discuss it. No one has given me that crazy look. I guess they know me well enough; when I am set on something no one can change my mind.

I think it is normal for a lot of people to feel like that going into any kind of surgery. You will do great!!!! Look at the wonderful benefits!!! Hang in there!!!

I am so sorry!!! Geez, you must be miserable. I havent had surgery yet, but I have heard from several people that they felt wonderful the whole time and never got nauseated or threw up. That is what I am counting on for me, hahahaha. You will be able to handle it!!!

with any surgery I have ever had they made it clear that I could have any signs of 'sickness' or the surgery would not happen. I am so sorry that happened to you. Get on the phone and get that surgery scheduled. Tell them to make it soon!!!!

Great news! I can't wait to feel rested!!! I'm not looking forward to the endoscopy either. It's the IV part I dread.

I dread my sleep study! Actually it is the cpap I dread wearing. I am getting mine in September. I'm sure I have sleep apnea. I am tired all the time. Just think though, when we lose a lot of weight we probably won't have to wear it anymore!!

It seems like forever!!!!! I am in my three month pre surgery insurance stuff. In month two. Do lots of reading and have questions ready for him!