I'm so excited to be this close to surgery. I don't have a date yet. I go back to the surgeon on Jan. 8, 2014. I expect we will set a date then (hopefully). January 29 ends the 3 month "diet" period. So I think I'm looking at surgery in February.

Darn I would love to find a friend that is also doing the sleeve close to me. When r u getting yours?

I don't understand the diet before surgery thing...I mean a few days of liquid, yes, but weeks-months? Can someone explain it?

I'm so excited to be this close to surgery. I don't have a date yet. I go back to the surgeon on Jan. 8, 2014. I expect we will set a date then (hopefully). January 29 ends the 3 month "diet" period. So I think I'm looking at surgery in February.

My last meeting with the nutritionist is Monday. I'm hoping to know more then.

My last medically supervised diet visit is on Feb 17, 2014. I am hoping to have my surgery mid March.

Darn I would love to find a friend that is also doing the sleeve close to me. When r u getting yours?

I hear ya! I'm scheduled for February 19, barring any insurance bumps. You?

ReMom13,

The 2 week pre-op liquid diet is to shrink the liver (because a fat person has a fatty liver). Shrinking the liver will make surgery easier because it won't be in the way as much. The 3,6, etc month diet period is a requirement by most insurance companies.

I don't understand the diet before surgery thing...I mean a few days of liquid, yes, but weeks-months? Can someone explain it?

I'm so excited to be this close to surgery. I don't have a date yet. I go back to the surgeon on Jan. 8, 2014. I expect we will set a date then (hopefully). January 29 ends the 3 month "diet" period. So I think I'm looking at surgery in February.

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My last meeting with the nutritionist is Monday. I'm hoping to know more then.

My last medically supervised diet visit is on Feb 17, 2014. I am hoping to have my surgery mid March.

What's everyone's experience with insurance and submitting to them? How long did it take to get a response/approval? I have Cigna insurance. Thanks,

Becky

What's everyone's experience with insurance and submitting to them? How long did it take to get a response/approval? I have Cigna insurance. Thanks,

Becky

The first time my paperwork was submitted to insurance was 12/13. Got a call on 12/19 it was denied. I appealed on 12/30. All paperwork was put in the system on 1/2 appealed was approved on 1/6. Surgery is 1/29. My insurance company is Aetna. Best of luck to you!!!!

The first time my paperwork was submitted to insurance was 12/13. Got a call on 12/19 it was denied. I appealed on 12/30. All paperwork was put in the system on 1/2 appealed was approved on 1/6. Surgery is 1/29. My insurance company is Aetna. Best of luck to you!!!!

I have Aetna but I haven't submitted yet. My BMI is 50 and I have several co morbids. I keep thinking that I'll be approved without problems but you're the second one I've seen that was denied first. I will be devastated if I'm declined. Did you have co morbids? What state are you in?

I'm Feb 3,2014 and in day 2 of 2 week liquid diet

My surgery will be on 2-3-14. I must lose 12 pounds by 1-28-14 or they will reschedule my surgery. My scale is barely moving. Started the Wild Rose detox kit today. Dr. Oz recommended it. Feeling the pressure!!

we have the same surgery date!! Don't lose focus, you can lose those lbs to get approved, drink lots of water, it helps

Where are you all from and where are you having surgery? I'm in Joplin, Missouri and I'm having my sleeve here.

I'm in Rolla, MO (hi neighbor) and I'm being sleeved in Washington, MO

Feb 3 for me

Feb 3 for me to

No I've had no problem. Mostly because I'm going from a lapband to a sleeve. I can't wait to get the thing out of me !!!

Called my insurance company today and I did get approved. I called the surgeon's office and they said that I would receive a date when they received the approval in the mail. Can't wait. I want my date so bad.

Called my insurance company today and I did get approved. I called the surgeon's office and they said that I would receive a date when they received the approval in the mail. Can't wait. I want my date so bad.

Hi Dana! Congrats on getting the approval. It'll come in the mail before you know it mister!! Hang in there and try to stay upbeat and positive. I know the anticipation is sometimes driving us guano. April

I got my surgery date today! I'm gonna be going in on 2/7/14!!!!!!! I'm using Dr. Rao in Jax Florida