FIRST appointment with the surgeon's office in three days!

[Goddardgo 90]

Okay.. I am so excited I can barely stand it! I know it's only my first appointment, but I have been waiting a month for this. I can't believe it is coming I know I still have a long road ahead.. but I am hoping that it goes by fast so I can get to the surgery day.

I have Cigna insurance and will just be starting this process.. does anybody have any advise for my first appt, or knowledge of how long it is going to take Cigna??

[linda305 173]

Okay.. I am so excited I can barely stand it! I know it's only my first appointment' date=' but I have been waiting a month for this. I can't believe it is coming I know I still have a long road ahead.. but I am hoping that it goes by fast so I can get to the surgery day.

I have Cigna insurance and will just be starting this process.. does anybody have any advise for my first appt, or knowledge of how long it is going to take Cigna??[/quote']

Hi, i have avmed not cigna. I understand exactly what you mean. My insurance requires a 6 month program which is killing me. Im going on my third visit on the 28 of july and it seems like forever.

[peles28 4]

Hi! I have Cigna. They are requiring 3 consecutive months of medically supervised weightloss. I am seeing my primary care dr. once a month for this. My surgeon's office could see me for the visits, but it is a lot closer to just go to the regular dr. Cigna will want to see the following things properly notated by your physician each month; Height, Weight, BMI, diet plan and excersise plan you are following, and any change in weight and bmi noted each month. I am in the middle of my three months. It does feel like it is dragging by but I just keep thinking that time is always flying by and I can't believe it's already July! Hope everything goes well at your appointment. My first was great, it really put me at ease for some reason. I almost canceled it, but after meeting with my surgeon it just felt right, ya know?

[CCRNonherway 78]

I've posted quite a bit on what it takes. Just search for my posts and you can find them.

DO NOT be surprised if you are denied the first time. They are VERY specific about what they want and how they want it.

Search google for Cigna bariatric policy and it will tell you all you need to know.

Good luck!