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Hello everyone,

Today was my last nutrition appt and this week, probably tomorrow, my information will be submitted to Aetna. I did all that I was supposed to do. Now I'm simply praying that all goes as planned.

My only jitters are about the surgery itself Advice? Input? Thoughts? Lol

Dawnie_doo

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I'm waiting too. My last appointment was Tuesday and was submitted Wednesday. Playing the waiting game. I have Aetna insurance as well

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I'm waiting too. My last appointment was Tuesday and was submitted Wednesday. Playing the waiting game. I have Aetna insurance as well

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Definitely let me know how it goes. I'll do the same!

Dawnie_doo

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I received my approval today! Only 3 days!! I have scheduled my sleeve for May 24th.

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I received my approval today! Only 3 days!! I have scheduled my sleeve for May 24th.

OMG wow that was fast! Congrats! Now I'm nervous. I haven't heard anything yet. Just curious, how was your weight history from first nutrition appt to the last one?

Dawnie_doo

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My first weigh in was 265. Second 259, and last one 261 (vacation to Myrtle Beach and Nawlins). No net gain.

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My first weigh in was 265. Second 259, and last one 261 (vacation to Myrtle Beach and Nawlins). No net gain.

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You perfectly answered my question. My first weigh in was 293. Then 282. Final 284. I was worried about those last two lbs, but they approved you. So I have hope! Lol Thank you so much! Woo hoo! Lol

Dawnie_doo

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So glad I found this post. My last appointment was 4/29 Aetna received my paperwork 5/2 im waiting . Thanks for the info @pickrere here I was starving myself before every visit case I as told by Aetna that not one lb could be gained

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So glad I found this post. My last appointment was 4/29 Aetna received my paperwork 5/2 im waiting . Thanks for the info @@pickrere here I was starving myself before every visit case I as told by Aetna that not one lb could be gained

I was doing the same thing. Still 2 lbs of Water weight Smh I feel your pain. Dr told me that my paperwork was finally sent yesterday. So I should hear something by Friday.

Dawnie_doo

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Oh so we should be on the same waiting schedule

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@ have you called to confirm that Aetna received your request ?

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@ have you called to confirm that Aetna received your request ?

So, Aetna just decided to share that they have special IOQ facilities, and the hospital I'm going through isn't one of them, even though they're in network! Ugh! Smh I'm approved, just not through that hospital! Smh

@@pickrere

Dawnie_doo

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