BGMOM12

On 3/4/2018 at 7:52 PM, Itsnicoleee said:

Hi everyone! I finally have my surgery date set for April 4th! I set everything up with the surgery coordinator at my surgeons office and then asked what I should start eating and she said “ ask your nutritionist.” I was pretty shocked by this. I was expecting a packet maybe, with a specific plan but nope nothing. She was kinda rude about me not choosing a nutritionist at the same hospital. Anyways my nutritionist has really been more of a therapist and hasn’t had experience with bariatric surgery patients.

Does anyone still have their pre op diet plans that they could text/ email me a picture of? I’m struggling to find info on the internet and I want a good plan to follow.

also anyone here struggle with low sugar drops while trying to eliminate carbs/ sugar? This week I’ve tried to reduce sugar and carbs and feel a little dizzy, shaky in the afternoon so I end up eating something sugary to take the shaking away. Any advice?

I started my pre-op diet yesterday. 1 week before my surgery on 3/28. I have 2 Premier Protein shakes per day 4 to 5 hours apart. I can also have coffee, 1-2 cups broth, low calorie drinks, sugar free Jello and sugar free ice pops. Also tons of Water. Hope this helps. Good luck.

On 2/27/2018 at 8:11 PM, kakatlady612 said:

BGMOM12 aetna- thank God they didn't forget ya! Congratulations on your date, when is it so we can pray for a smooth surgery.?? Oh I'm so happy, always happy when somebody gets scheduled. Takes my mind off my own bumpy road to RnY.

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Thank you for the will wishes!!!!!!!!!!!! I go 3/28. I am so excited.

1 hour ago, Dee_Rose said:

I have read through this and I only half way understand it ( I also have a college degree am I nuts?) My dr says Aetna only needs 4 consecutive months of dietitian and this says 6?? Nothing about 2 years... for my situation I don’t think... I’ll call them again... they are not so great on the phone.

I just got approved!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was so fast. I sent you a private message with info.

Dee_Rose this is the link to the Aetna Obesity Policy

http://www.aetna.com/cpb/medical/data/100_199/0157.html

I definitely will. My doctors office just told me they submitted me this am and it could take up to 4 weeks. That is insane. My surgery is scheduled for 3/28.

I have been at the 40 the whole time. Originally I thought I was 38 but for whatever reason the DR had the incorrect height in the system when he calced my BMI and i was actually at 40 (I should have done it myself). So because i thought i was under to begin with I never tried to loose any weight and I had to go for a sleep study(so annoying). Then my original nutritionist didn't really do what she was supposed to do so I had to switch last week (no weigh ins). So I am basically praying that it all works it self out. If I get approved with all these crazy circumstances, I would think you would have no problems.

I would think they would submit you at 40 BMI. The doctors are trying to help you and know the insurance companies play stupid games.

I'll let you know when I hear back.

Dee-Rose, I am in the same boat as you with the 40 BMI. I am just at 40. They are submitting me to Aetna today and I am freaking out. Hopefully it won't take that long to find out if I am approved. Do you know when they are submitting you to insurance?

Hi All! This is my first time posting. I am scheduled form March 28th. My BMI is only 38 and I have mild sleep apnea. I am so afraid I will be denied. I have Aeta. Does any one have an experience with this? Good luck to all of you!