Jen_B

I have Aetna and for me it has been not a good experience. My md office sent in all the info on sept 21. I called and confirmed they had everything on the 22nd. I called everyday there after including today..... My prior authorization is STILL PENDING and my surgery is scheduled for October 6. I feel so angry.

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I had quite the ordeal with them. Be sure to speak with whomever is reviewing packet. Be sure they have ALL necessary documentation. My surgon's office had to send some dulicates. They finally approved 4:30 pm when my surgery was scheduled for 8:30 the following morning!!! Stay on them and work closely with your surgon's office. All the aggravation is sooooo worth it when you are on the other side!!!! Goodluck

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Hello All,

I had the gastric bypass on Aug 22 (5 weeks post op), and I have stalled several times since surgery (lost weight the first week, stalled weeks two and half of three, lost weight half of week three, stalled week four and five). I have lost a total of 18 lbs since surgery, but have gone up two lbs, and lost one of the two, and am pissed!

I am following my surgeons guidelines perfectly! I drink at least 90 oz of Water, eat 80-90 grams of Protein, stay under 800 calories (usually around 600-700 calories daily).... I don't snack, avoid carbs/sugars, and unneeded foods. I walk at least a half hour a day (usually more), and take my Vitamins. What can I do to make the weight come off? And what is up with all the stalls and weight gain?! I'm regretting this decision daily! I was able to lose a significant amount of weight prior to the surgery (HW: 370, SW: 248, CW: 230). Am I doomed to not lose?!

Please don't be discouraged. Easier said than done. I had a three week stall week 3,4&5. I was disgusted upon my visit to nutrionist until she used her contraption that measurse BI. I lost 9 lbs of fat. Its equivalent is spprox 3lbs a wk. If your are not seeing a nutionist you can pick up a scale that measures body fat as well. Keep on keepin on! Its gonna come off.

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Way to go! Congratulations!

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