Richmond Virginia Sleevers Around?

[enuff_is_enuff 126]

Hello! I just had my consult with the NP at St. Mary's. I selected Dr. Bautista as the surgeon as I went to his seminar in July. I have already finished up my 6 mth req with PCP. I'm scheduling my psych evaluation and then nutritionist visit. The NP told me it would be about 8-10 weeks for Aetna to approve. Do you think that is reasonable or could it be sooner?

I'm excited yet nervous!

I had aetna and i was approved within 1 day so hopefully it will go quickly. Might depend on your employer as well. What part of richmond are you in? Good luck with your surgery when u are approved!

[natedog51 34]

I live in the Powhatan area. I received a follow up letter with a request to provide more info. I sent all that in on Friday and received confirmation that they had enough. I have an appt with nutritionist on Thursday and the psych eval on 4/17. Seems like forever, but I'm hopeful of a quick response from Aetna and then scheduling surgery.

[enuff_is_enuff 126]

I live in the Powhatan area. I received a follow up letter with a request to provide more info. I sent all that in on Friday and received confirmation that they had enough. I have an appt with nutritionist on Thursday and the psych eval on 4/17. Seems like forever' date=' but I'm hopeful of a quick response from Aetna and then scheduling surgery.[/quote']

Awesome my fingers are crossed for you!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Richmond, VA here and having surgery with Dr. Bautista on May 16th. Anyone know the details of his two week pre op liquid diet?

[AliciaA122 24]

2 shakes (from the approved list or that meet the same nutritional details) and a sensible meal of lean Protein and veggies.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

OH GOOD!! Thank you so much. I thought it was liquids ONLY, no food. Are we allowed to have veggies or fruit throughout the day? I have some highly physical days during that period (martial arts camps) and we sweat for two to three hours so I know those days will be miserable without some sort of nourishment.

I appreciate it!

[AliciaA122 24]

I was told you could eat as many veggies (raw and steamed) as you wanted, so that may help. I'd talk to the nutrionist during your pre-op class and ask her. There's probably something you could do, maybe even adding another shake or bar.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

That's wonderful! Thank you so much.

[lauri407 29]

Hi there! I'm in Midlothian and went to the info seminar at St. Mary's Hospital yesterday. I've been considering WLS for awhile, but because I would have to be self-pay, I held off hoping the insurance exclusions would change or who knows what else. I was considering Mexico (Dr. Acevez), but the cost of doing it here along with some other variables made it a better choice. I had every bit of confidence in Acevez, and I feel that whichever surgeon I'm assigned here will be good as well. Our speaker was Dr. Nathan Lee and while he is younger, I was impressed by his credentials, experience, and knowledge. I called to schedule my first appointment today and I'm hoping to have surgery in December if I'm lucky!

Laura

[Yvonnieweightloss 1]

Hi, has anyone had Dr. Carmody with Commonwealth Surgeons at St. Mary's.

Hi yes my surgery was on Monday. I'm afraid to drink anything that might cause nausea. The doctor and staff were wonderful.