Miranda Christine

On 4/25/2018 at 2:58 PM, ElisabethE said:

I had surgery on the 18th of April and was released from the hospital late on the 19th. I am having trouble eating/drinking enough hydrating and Protein due to pain and nausea. I spent yesterday in the emergency room getting fluids. I spoke to the surgeons and they have told me just to try to get in whatever I am able to. They also told me to take simethicone for the gas.

Sorry to hear about the ER trip but I DEFINITELY relate to the nausea, I was sleeved on 4/4/18 and I am still dealing with nausea. My doctors keep refilling the anti-nausea patch that lasts 72 hours, I just keep putting new ones on every 3 days as well as taking Zofran (anti-nausea) 4mg regularly. This has helped me be able to stay hydrated as well as get my "meals" in. If you're still struggling I would ask your doctor about one of those options, or both. Best of luck!

4 hours ago, Jaxs3 said:

Hi new here just had a question for the people with Aetna pos ii plan did the insurance company accept your first weigh in on your consultation appointment or did your 90 day start after that? I had my first appt in February so they are going to try to submit after my May appt.

And how long did they take to approve surgery?

Mine started from my consultation, and as someone said you think it’s just 3 appointments with nutrition but it’s actually 4 if you count the consultation where your weight does count. And you can not gain any weight at ANY weigh in’s or they can kick you out of the program (instant denial) or make you start your 90 days over again. At least that’s how it was for me with Aetna, every weigh in mattered, not just the final. And I was approved within a week, I called Aetna often which is how I found out I was approved, they told me before my surgeons office did. Best of luck!

14 hours ago, BGrundee said:

Congratulations!!! You actually had a very fast surgery date. I would love to have a surgery date in April but my weight loss cordinator said most likely in May now. I starting the 2 week liquid diet to help boost an earlier surgery date. Crossing my fingers I get approved just as fast. How does it feel? Your a full week out from surgery, im so happy for you!

Thank you so much! I hope you hear back soon and are approved of course!! Best of luck with your liquid diet, just keep your eyes on the prize, it definitely gets hard at times! I'm dealing with A LOT of nausea, and struggling with "eating" as I'm officially on stage 2 of the post-op diet. Hoping in time it will get easier!

Hi! Yes I was approved, I heard back in less than a week, I found out by calling the insurance company multiple times, and they told me I was approved before the doctors office did. I actually just had my surgery on April 4th!

Journey started on 11/3/17.

Everything was submitted to insurance on 3/6/18 .

I have Aetna, I met all their requirements, and did all the pre-op requirements.

The surgeons office said it can take up to 2 weeks, but I am getting anxious!

Anyone else with Aetna?! Can you tell me how long it took you to get approved ?

Pre-op sleeve patient here. Started my journey on 11/3/17 , just trying to obtain all my clearances. Primary care, X-ray, fluoroscopy with barium swallow, blood work, psych evaluation, cardiology, gastroenterology, nutrition, and least but not least pulmonary clearance, aka the dreaded sleep study. My last weigh in / nutrition class is February 12, and I was so excited to be done as I obtained all other clearances, until my pulmonogist held me up with not one but two sleep studies that are now delaying my process, insisted on ordering me a cpap despite my alleged sleep apnea being “extremely mild”. Now is requiring me to use the machine for at least 14 days and bring it with me to the appointment in order to clear me.... personally I find this process absolutely ridiculous. They make you jump through so many hoops. Also I am hearing that some people’s surgeons made them wait 3 months with this cpap nonsense. It’s so FRUSTRATING. Anyone else experience this?!