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I am on day 1 of the preop diet also.... It is tough! I just keep thinking of the prize in the end!!! It will be sooo worth it!!! My surgery date is July22nd..
I bought unsweetened juice, broth, sugar free Jello, crystal light packets for Water and Protein shakes.... anyone else have suggestions for what else to eat?
(actually drink)
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July 22nd for me! Can't wait!!!! Keep in touch with your progress everyone! I would love to hear everything!!!
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I am getting banded on July 22nd. Would like to buddy up with someone getting banded on the same day or close to that day to monitor each other's progress. I started my liquid diet today and it looks like it will be pretty tough! I will just have to keep that willpower going and look for the prize in the future!!
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Me too! Surgery in 7 days!!! It is going to be tough, but just keep thinking about how we will benefit in the long run!
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I am also from Raceland and wanting to do VSG surgery. I will look into Dr. Lavin...
Thanks!
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Well, Aetna's requirements to have WLS is that you have to have had a BMI over 35 for at least 2 yrs. My BMI in 2007 was 36, but I lost a little weight within the 2 yrs bringing my BMI to 34 off and on.. Now they are saying my BMI was not >35 consecutively for the 2 yrs, but what upsets me is you have to prove you tried to lose weight!!!! Well, I did, but gained it back every time!!!! So anyway, I have been denied twice and sent my last appeal last week. On July 1, our insurance changes to Anthem BC Calif. and I will have to start dealing with them. They do not have all of the requirements Aetna has, and should get approved a little easier, but then they don't cover VSG! They cover lapband and gastric bypass, which I really don't want. So, I am in the middle!!
Thanks! I appreciate any advice!
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I actually have Aetna right now and am on my 2nd appeal with them... July 1st we are switching to Anthem BC California. I don't know what else to do with Aetna before switching, cuz they are one of the 2 that pay for VSG! I live in Louisiana.
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Can anyone send me the appeal letter for Anthem Ca? I would appreciate it!
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How do you get an independent review? I am scared I wont be approved for VSG because of it being considered experimental.
Anyone getting banded on July 22nd?
in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Hi,
We can stick together through this weight loss journey and give each other encouragement and support!!!
I am drinking Kelloggs Protein shakes right now... I really like them. I didn't really care for the other brands. I eventually will get Protein powder to put in my broths and Soups.
How are you doing with your liquid diet? I just started, so any advice would be great!!!