SusieQ2019

Agree with you @Dabeyhive and in some cultures people are taught to be respectful to people in authority and in some cases people are just not confrontational and do not know how to deal or handle conflicts.

Awesome. Congratulations!!!

Yes, starting my pre OP on Wednesday.

Congratulations! we are surgery twins!!

Wishing everyone having surgery this week a safe and easy surgery.

I am so happy!! I just called Aetna and they told me that they approved my surgery last Friday. This morning I got clearance from anesthesiologist and Wednesday I start my 12 day pre op diet. Two shakes and 4-6 oz lean protein and a small salad or vegetables (optional 2 small snacks). I guess I will be enjoying a few favorite meals today and tomorrow. April 29th here I come!!

Congratulations. I am happy for you. Wishing you an easy surgery and come back and let us know how you are doing.

Exactly @jenifaoh.

I am having my surgery on the 29th and starting my pre OP dier on the 17th. From what I've read from your experience and others, everyone's experiences are different. I am hoping for an easy surgery, but if there are hiccups along the way I have a small support system in place. I am glad to hear that your family are taking care of you, and that you are doing much better.

Sorry to hear that you had a rough start. How is everything going now,are you getting in your protein and water and have you been loosing. Thank you for sharing your experience.

You look fantastic. Stories like yours give me encouragement.

I am not a smoker but regarding whether or not the surgeon will not do the surgery. My nurse told us that if we do not follow the pre OP the surgeon will stop the surgery and not move forward. Sometimes it's not about the money. Safety of the patient comes first. Wishing you luck with your surgery.

I haven't told anyone at work and plan to keep it that way. All they know is that I am going on vacation. No need to feel guilty. They already see me drinking protein shakes and passing on the birthday cakes. At this point they probably assume I am on another extreme diet. lol.

I am so sorry you had to experience this kind of treatment at a time when you are at a vulnerable state. I had to help my son inject blood thinner and it is a very stressful and delicate process. Please report her, because she may cause another patient harm. Clearly she brought her bias to the workplace which is unfortunate and unacceptable. Wishing you the best.

I had to get clearance from my PCP, sleep test, psychology, endoscopy and cardiologist who sent me to get the stress test. I go to their support group on my own as it i s not required.

My Aetna plan required 3 visits with a dietitian/nutritionist and 4 consecutive visits with my surgeon. I was not required to do a medically supervised weight loss.

I went to my support group yesterday and the special speaker was a plastic surgeon from the hospital. He said its really genetic, age and other factors determined how quickly the skin snap back. You can get good weight trainers from Amazon. My doctor said no tight clothes within 3-4 weeks. Not sure what I am going to do because I wear body sharpers everyday under my clothes. LOL. Good luck with you surgery!

Hi @lzucks how quick is quick. I call them up today and they said they received my file on April 3rd. Thank you!

I have Aetna, Presently I am waiting for my approval submitted on April 3rd. Also if you do a search for Aetna myself and a few others have recently posted quite a few post regarding Aetna and our experiences so far. If you have any specific questions myself and many others will be glad to answer. Best of luck tomorrow.

I am right before you @cowboychesney28 April 29th.

They submitted my paperwork on April 3rd to to insurance. The bloodwork us for the surgeon and not insurance. I am still waiting for the approval. Susie..

I signed my paperwork on March 20th. I did blood work on Friday April 5th.

Wishing you an easy surgery and quick recovery.

Congratulations on a successful surgery @CajunSam glad that everything went well for you.

Sending prayers your way for a safe and easy surgery.