Ashoryb

Hi, I had Dr Castro and apparently Dr Le jumped in to assist. How did it go for you? How did your post op go? I'm down to 20lbs and it's been smooth sailing for me. Did you join the support group? It's really great and helpful. Ivy Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using the BariatricPal App Havnt had mine yet unfortunately. Just got approved on 4/11 and should know my date by the end of the week. I can't wait to get in the support group but they said I had to wait until after surgery to be added. I will have to find you on there Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Wow my doc told me it was mandatory to bring it to the hospital or I would not get my surgery. I don't think you should be off of it if you have bad sleep apnea..... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

If you don't mind me asking, what do you do for a living that let's you work at home? I've searches for so. Long for a good work from home job and have never found one. Congrats on your surgery Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Maybe the best thing to do wpuld be keep a cooler with you with shakes and yogurts and stuff a long with Protein powders. I am work at a factoring company where we do the receivables for truckers. We purchase their loads once done so they get paid immediately instead of having to wait. I actually have two truckers as clients who have had WLS surgery and both keep coolers in their trucks full of shakes cottage cheese and so on. One even has a case of Beans at all times. They have done really well. Hoping that helps a little Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

I just fell in love you haha (as a friend of course) I read your post twice because of how awesome it was! I just got approved so I'm soon to be part of the loser group hehe hugs and power to ya Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Yes!!! Please don't give up!! These insurance companies want people to give up so they can get away without paying for surgery! It was hard for me to be patient but at the end of the day, I'm glad I stuck it out! Good luck to you! Your day will be here before you know it! Just wanted to update you. I was denied twice but I just got my approval today after my third attempt!! Thanks for all the hope you gave me Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App Awww ! I'm glad my words gave you hope! That is AMAZING!! Yay!!! Congrats!!! Do you have a date yet?? Mine is next Tuesday the 19th!I don't have a date yet but my surgeons office said begining of may have to get my approval letter and submit it to scheduling Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App Yes!!! Please don't give up!! These insurance companies want people to give up so they can get away without paying for surgery! It was hard for me to be patient but at the end of the day, I'm glad I stuck it out! Good luck to you! Your day will be here before you know it! Just wanted to update you. I was denied twice but I just got my approval today after my third attempt!! Thanks for all the hope you gave me Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App Awww ! I'm glad my words gave you hope! That is AMAZING!! Yay!!! Congrats!!! Do you have a date yet?? Mine is next Tuesday the 19th!I'm so excited for you!! So close!! You must keep me updated please Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Fort worth texas here Dr. David Kim is my surgeon Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Yes!!! Please don't give up!! These insurance companies want people to give up so they can get away without paying for surgery! It was hard for me to be patient but at the end of the day, I'm glad I stuck it out! Good luck to you! Your day will be here before you know it! ????Just wanted to update you. I was denied twice but I just got my approval today after my third attempt!! Thanks for all the hope you gave me Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

I've done and cleared every single thing they asked for and they denied me again I have a bmi of 53 sleep apnea and other things and have completed everythung and they denied me! Omg I'm so pissed right now. I have no idea what to do literally shaking. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

I'm not sure yet. She said she would send me my letter as soon as possible so my surgeons office won't schedule me till they get the letter. She said they were scheduling for the first of may right now so I'm hoping I can jump in there Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Me too! I nearly flipped out of my chair when I got the email. Everyone at my work thought something horrible happened until I said I was approved lol. It only took a week this time. Wow just a blessed day this has turned into Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

I have wondered the same thing. I have 3 people in my life that got the surgery but as soon as they could they started back with their old habits and gained it all back. I'm deciding to learn from their mistakes and be very vigilant with this tool cuz I have fought hard for it. Just got my approval today after 2 denials! So I'm gonna fight just as hard after the surgery Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone, I've got a quick question about appeals. I've been denied by my insurance twice and I've already resubmitted for a 3rd time and am waiting. I meet all criteria so I'm hoping this 3rd time will be the charm. I keep thinking though eat if they deny me again? How many opportunities do I have to appeal them? I'm so heart broken by this whole process. Any info would be greatly appreciated Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

I GOT APPROVED!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

I FINALLY GOT APPROVED! !!!!!!!!! so much fight but it's finally happened!!!!!!!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Haha, Thanks sleevyk!! Rydersmama, I started at 330. Surgery weight was 323 lbs, I weighed in this morning at 158 lbs. I've lost 172 lbs since my very first orientation visit with my doctor. First of all sunshine you look amazing!! I'm 320 and hopefully having sleeve. Did you have any skin removal or did it pop back pretty well? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

I meet all qualifications. 51 bmi sever sleep apnea PCOS high bp. They keep denying me because of my past lap band fiasco in 2008. They keep requiring more and more info Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Any updates?? How are you? Did you get approved? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone, I've got a quick question about appeals. I've been denied by my insurance twice and I've already resubmitted for a 3rd time and am waiting. I meet all criteria so I'm hoping this 3rd time will be the charm. I keep thinking though eat if they deny me again? How many opportunities do I have to appeal them? I'm so heart broken by this whole process. Any info would be greatly appreciated Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

I just love hearing about everyone's signs of being full! Like the drippy nose or hiccup. I wonder what mine will be! Congrats to you all!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Congrats Liposuction68!!! I'm so very happy for you! !! Gives me hope that you had two denials and then an approval !! Gives me lots of hope!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Unfortunately I can't call cigna directly because it's through a third party called Group Administrators. They do all the work and cigna pays. It's been so hard going through then because they have everything I can possibly give them... it's just like oh well we need this. We need more of this.. we need some of this. For example the first denial only listed needing pulmonary clearance blood work and lap band approval and operative report back from 2008. I get them all of that Second denial. We need reason for removal and you gained a pound during your supervised weightloss. Both of those things weren't mentioned in first denial. It's like why didn't they just put all that in the first denial? I appriciate your response I'm really just gibber jabbering. Haha. Congrats on your sleeve fyi I wish you all the luck with it Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

This is awesome thank you!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Being able to run and play with my daughter. Going to the zoo and actually being a it to go through the whole thing instead if finding places to rest while my husband takes her around. Being able to walk more than a block without feeling like I'm going to literally break in half. Looking forward to what life has to offer Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Yea I emailed my lady once a week and my surgeons office once a week as well. Waiting f is the worst but I'm praying for you Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App