TN_Gal

Thanks for all the replies- my appt was yesterday and I was down 1.5 lbs! Woooo! Now, I have one more appt for Aetna in which I will need to not gain any weight. Can't wait for this to be over! At least I am good for another month....

I actually had my mind made up that I was going to have the sleeve and my doctor was strongly trying to persuade me toward the RNY because of the long term research and proven results. He said you will lose weight much faster and in a greater amount after it is all said in done. My PCP also recommended RNY over the sleeve. She said if you are going to do it, then DO IT. Go for the gold standard if you have the option.

I actually had my mind made up that I was going to have the sleeve and my doctor was strongly trying to persuade me toward the RNY because of the long term research and proven results. He said you will lose weight much faster and in a greater amount after it is all said in done. My PCP also recommended RNY over the sleeve. She said if you are going to do it, then DO IT. Go for the gold standard if you have the option.

Last appointment was on Wednesday, file submitted on Friday, approval the following Wednesday!! Yay! Surgery is scheduled for next Tuesday. Yippee!

Last appointment was on Wednesday, file submitted on Friday, approval the following Wednesday!! Yay! Surgery is scheduled for next Tuesday. Yippee!

I actually had my mind made up that I was going to have the sleeve and my doctor was strongly trying to persuade me toward the RNY because of the long term research and proven results. He said you will lose weight much faster and in a greater amount after it is all said in done. My PCP also recommended RNY over the sleeve. She said if you are going to do it, then DO IT. Go for the gold standard if you have the option.

Don't get me wrong- I'm SUPER glad I only have a one-day pre-op diet but just curious why there is such a variance. Are there others that only have to do liquids for one day before surgery??

Don't get me wrong- I'm SUPER glad I only have a one-day pre-op diet but just curious why there is such a variance. Are there others that only have to do liquids for one day before surgery??

Last appointment was on Wednesday, file submitted on Friday, approval the following Wednesday!! Yay! Surgery is scheduled for next Tuesday. Yippee!

I actually had my mind made up that I was going to have the sleeve and my doctor was strongly trying to persuade me toward the RNY because of the long term research and proven results. He said you will lose weight much faster and in a greater amount after it is all said in done. My PCP also recommended RNY over the sleeve. She said if you are going to do it, then DO IT. Go for the gold standard if you have the option.

I actually had my mind made up that I was going to have the sleeve and my doctor was strongly trying to persuade me toward the RNY because of the long term research and proven results. He said you will lose weight much faster and in a greater amount after it is all said in done. My PCP also recommended RNY over the sleeve. She said if you are going to do it, then DO IT. Go for the gold standard if you have the option.

I just had surgery last week. I have Aetna and " net" means over the whole course of evaluation. I had a 6 and 2 pound gain but overall loss. My approval was in less than 24 hours.

Hello,
In my experience it is net gain through the entire process.. I just had my last visit.. I had gained 5 pounds over 5 months and 1 week before my last visit I did a liquid Protein fast and lost 11 pounds so I was very relieved at my 6 month final visit. I would recommend you do a Protein liquid diet like the one to shrink your liver and I am sure you could loose your 8 pounds!! It was also a good way for me to know that i am ready for this whole process.. I did a shake for Breakfast for lunch i did broth and dropped a egg in it while boiling kinda like egg drop Soup and dinner another shake I ate all the sugar free Popsicle's i wanted and a bunch of Water and crystal light and I had sugar free Jello and 2 nights i had fat free yogurt just 1 cup that is what was on my liquid diet my nutritionist gave me . I had spoken to her prior to my final visit and she gave me a liquid diet to go by. She also advised me if i was still over by the 5 pounds I would not be able to move forward until i lost the weight. If you live near your nutritionist and don't have to travel far give them a call and ask if they could share there liquid diet with you.I have seen different liquid diets every nutritionist has there own they recommend i guess... Just be positive and stay focused you will do fine good luck!!
Vicky

I actually had my mind made up that I was going to have the sleeve and my doctor was strongly trying to persuade me toward the RNY because of the long term research and proven results. He said you will lose weight much faster and in a greater amount after it is all said in done. My PCP also recommended RNY over the sleeve. She said if you are going to do it, then DO IT. Go for the gold standard if you have the option.

I actually had my mind made up that I was going to have the sleeve and my doctor was strongly trying to persuade me toward the RNY because of the long term research and proven results. He said you will lose weight much faster and in a greater amount after it is all said in done. My PCP also recommended RNY over the sleeve. She said if you are going to do it, then DO IT. Go for the gold standard if you have the option.

That's awesome...I'm actually at a crossroads right now as I have found a dr in Murfreesboro, TN (45 min from me) that will do all inclusive self pay for 12,300. He said he can get me in for surgery on Feb 12. How cool is that?!?!
So now, I'm trying to decide if I want to pay the 12k and have it done in about a month or deal with meeting all the insurance requirements which will save me about $5k and have it done in June.....Trying to rational about saving the money but I'm ready to get this show on the road!

@ photogal85 Dr. Schmitt said the $11,900 was the total out of pocket. No taxes added, no other fees. Now you will have to pay for your first initial consultation which ran me $210. I think.
I have not scheduled the surgery yet but he said he could get to me in a few weeks if I wanted to go ahead and schedule.

@@Beautiful Mess and @Gammy10
Do you mind me asking what your total out of pocket cost was for self pay? I read on their website the all inclusive price is $11,900 but sometimes those figures can be misleading.
Also- What was the total time frame from your initial appointment to surgery date?
I am in TN and dealing with insurance nonsense and would rather just bite the bullet and pay OOP if I can do it for under $12k.