Well, I?ve been ?lurking? on this site for a while now so I guess it?s time I actually post something. :biggrin0:

I was notified by my surgeon?s office that they submitted my paperwork to my insurance company (Aetna) on Tuesday. :001_smile:

Has anyone found it helpful to call their insurance company to check on things? I don?t want to pester them fearing they will put me on the back burner out of spite but I don?t want my paperwork to be ignored either. They said it takes around 2 weeks so I?m hoping to get sleeved in mid to late September. :thumbup:

I am trying to do what I can in advance to prepare. I?ve bought my little plates and utensils. I?ve decided to go with powdered Bariatric Advantage and Max Protein and Premier Protein in the pre-mixed bottles for my 2 week (!) pre-op liquid diet. (I like variety!) :biggrin0:

I know the first 3 days will be the worst so I?ve also bought some thickeners (guar gum, xanthum gum and even Konjac Flour/Glucomannan Powder) to help feel ?full? while my body adapts to the liquids. I heard instant s/f pudding mixed into the shakes helps also. This weekend I will cut back on caffeine and sugar too. Any other suggestions would be much appreciated.

Also, I?d love if you guys let me know if you have a VSG blog (or your recommendations on one)nI can check it out. I love seeing what works and what doesn?t and getting new ideas. I want to be one of those super successful people who drop 70 lbs. in 4 months. (I?m going on a cruise in January with family I haven?t seen in a while.) :scared0:

I don?t have blog myself but thinking about doing it. I am single, no kids, don?t have any family in town and don?t personally know any other people who have had the sleeve. I work with one lady who has had the LapBand and she hasn?t been very successful (non-compliance). :confused: So, this site, the surgeons office and other blogs are going to be the only support I have from other people who know what I?ll be going through.

Anyway, that?s it for now. I?m glad this website is here with such great info and great people. I wish you all the best and much success your VSG journey! :thumbup:

hi, go for the sleeve it is much better...you will love it!!! goodluck and wish you the best.:thumbup1:

Welcome. I was very similar to you with "lurking" around the site before I actually posted. I'm scheduled to have my sleeve next Friday. Good luck with your approval!

Hi and welcome. I have aetna too. My paperwork was submitted on a Wednesday and I had my approval by Friday. Hopefully it won't take two weeks. Good Luck on your journey!!!!

Hi! And welcome. I hope your insurance approval comes through quickly. It sounds like you're pretty well prepared. I never had to go on the liquid pre-op diet, mine was just a low-carb diet, so I feel for you with the 2 week liquid one.

I thnk lurking is a prerequisite to posting! Welcome and I hope you receive your approval quickly! Sounds like you're ready to go. I"m in that process too, I'm approved but likely won't have the surgery until December because of work comittments.

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Welcome. Yep, sounds like you pretty much got your act together. I hope your approval comes quickly and you have a date for your surgery soon. I hated waiting, even tho I was pretty sure I'd get approved. Good luck on your journey. It's gonna be exciting.:001_smile:

Thanks, everyone.

Great news!

I just got approved for surgery - Monday, Sept. 13th!

YES!!!

Thank you all for your kind words and support. I am so happy to be taking this journey with you all!

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