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I started mine end of September. My insurance is Aetna and they required 3 month obsv. Initially I was told that once my I attend my final/consent appointment which was set for today (dec 30) then they would submit everything to Aetna and they would usually approve in within 21 days. When I asked for it to be expedited in October, I was told to come in and complete some ppwk before I went on vacation. I came back from vacation two days ago and went to my final appointment yesterday and they told me I was already approved by my insurance. The Dr told me they had submitted all the paperwork to Aetna when I came in last time (nov) and it was approved. So now I'm so excited and ready for my surgery on the 16th Jan Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

January 16th!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yay! Same here Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well I was also prescribed Wellbutrin. It was for depression but apparently it helps with weight loss too. I stopped taking it after 1 month as I constantly had headaches as a side effect Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

January 16 here- it can't come any sooner lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have the Fitbit flex 2 and so far it's been great Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone! I couldn't find a specific group for January 2017 sleevers so decided to start this one (excuse me if one is out already)! I'm from NJ and I started this journey September 28th this year. My insurance is with Aetna and requires 3 months supervised exercise program. I've done all my labs, and appointments and my official date is January 16, 2017 (until today, I thought it was set for the 6th lol). Anybody else having their surgery during that timeframe? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I thought my surgery was set for the 6th but it is actually Jan 16, 2017 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Heck yes!! A big difference for sure! Looking fabulous! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm waiting for the EGD everything else will be done by the 13th of December. I wonder when she'll give me a date??? Your surgery is on my dads Birthday : ) Congratulations Oh wow and thank you!! I will be overseas next week for three weeks so yesterday I did my pre-surgical class and went over everything prior to surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've just added everyone. Mine is natesmami1806@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've also completed all my insurance requirements. I started September 28 and my surgery date is set for Jan 6- very excited Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mine is Jan 6. I cannot wait! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This is awesome! I JUST purchased my Fitbit so once I have that all set up I'll be adding folks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey Jersey folks!! I'm from Jersey City and my surgeon will be Dr Buwen from NJ Bariatric Center. I started this whole process on Sep 28 and my tentative surgery date is Jan 6. I've completed all my insurance requirements and am so ready for the big day! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I went to my first appointment September 28. I've done my labs, chest X-ray, NUT/psychological apt, and I've done my sleep apnea test. My last appointment is December 30th and have received a tentative surgery date of Jan 6. My insurance requirement is 3 months with a supervised exercise program Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats to everyone receiving their surgery date! I'm looking forward to mine. My last apt is dec 30 and the surgeon is looking at a date towards end of Jan. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Lenamarie301 I had attended the seminar and completed all the relevant ppwk and submitted prior to my first appointment a week later. They had all the insurance requirements ready for that meeting and was a little overwhelmed and excited at how fast it seems to go. December 29 is when my final appointment where I will fill out the consent paperwork and will submit for insurance thereafter. They told me for my insurance plan it averages four months from initial apt to surgery date so I'm looking at surgery for January. Two weeks prior to the surgery is when I have the pre-op apt and that's when they will start the liquid diet Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I also have Aetna and I had my initial consultation September 28. That's when the patient navigator told me that my plan requires 3 months diet/exercise supervision. My BMI is 38 and I have hypertension and pre-diabetic. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I hear ya on that! But it'll all be worth it in the end Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yeah it is very exciting! I went for my initial appointment last Thursday and now I'm waiting for my sleep apnea test to come, started my exercise routine and started watching what I've been eating. Exciting times ahead! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App