IN 5 days! I called the customer service line to check my authorization today....and it said I was Approved and my approval number! Usually I would get a live person to explain where things were. My surgery is on Wednesday the 24th...so to all you Cigna insurers....follow their criteria exactly as outlined for approval. I used my PCP to do my nutritional 3 months of supervised dieting. Coached her on how to do 3 separate clinic notes and the buzz words she needed to mention so that they were highlighted in my clinical picture. My BMI was 38-39. With a long documented history of OA of both knees and severe sleep apnea( diagnosed during my assessment and complaints of loud snoring getting worse as reported by my husband)which showed up with my increased weight. So her recommendation rather clearance letter for the surgery was only one paragraph the said I was a good candidate, had failed multi attempts to maintain any weight loss and that my weight has increased pressure on my knees and further caused my severe apnea. Of course my bariatric surgeon did a good job too...I just did not see his note.

So....next week this time I will have joined the ranks of sleepers.. This website I have scoured over many threads and have found it to be quite helpful. Since December I have been lurking and learning..so I am encouraging all my Cigna insurers keep the faith, but document well and follow requirements to the letter. Good luck and hope you will have a great outcome....keep the faith!

I have my fingers,toes,eyes,and legs crossed...and praying constantly that I am approved..I am ready to start a new life and enjoy my boys..

I was approved!!! I was submitted last Friday, I called just now and the rep told me I was approved for one day only.Which I don't understand but who cares because I am approved..The day is actually birthday so what a present...I have never wanted anything so bad before..I NEED this..Oh btw it's June 10th

Yeah, so excited for you. Mine in scheduled for Monday.

I was approved!!! I was submitted last Friday' date=' I called just now and the rep told me I was approved for one day only.Which I don't understand but who cares because I am approved..The day is actually birthday so what a present...I have never wanted anything so bad before..I NEED this..Oh btw it's June 10th[/quote']

They only initially approve one night, but your surgeon should notify the hospitals billing/insurance certification office while you are in if you medically need the extra day. I was approved for one day but stayed two.

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They only initially approve one night, but your surgeon should notify the hospitals billing/insurance certification office while you are in if you medically need the extra day. I was approved for one day but stayed two.

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Thanks, I was nervous.. can you tell me what shakes did are you doing for your pre-op?

Thanks' date=' I was nervous.. can you tell me what shakes did are you doing for your pre-op?[/quote']

My surgeon did not require anything preop. Postoperative nutrition has been a struggle . Hard getting all my Fluid and Protein still. I get full really quick and I just finally found a Protein Powder I like. Hoping that will help me start meeting my target. I know you are excited! Keep us all posted.

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