Waiting on Approval!!

[Chell9898 14]

FINALLY!!! Info sent to Aetna for Approval on Sept. 22. Now the wait! Revision from Lap Band to Bypass. My lap band was placed in 2009, so I know I have scar tissue. I also have a large hernia. I pray and hope my surgeon perform both procedures at one time. I do no want to wake up and my surgeon tells me he only removed the band and I will have to reschedule for the bypass. That is my only fear, but I have a faith in him. He is an outstanding surgeon. Outside of that I am so excited

[Biddy zz 🏳️🌈 1,004]

I had the fear of waking up with no band AND no bypass too - I had bad liver scarring from some mesh. But all good - my surgeon did the full business, and I have never looked back! The bypass is SO much easier to ‘drive’ than the band - wish I had done it years ago!

Good luck with the approval process. Thinking of you.

[Chell9898 14]

Thanks!! I'm going to let him know during my preop appt.. "I'm aware the procedure may take longer than normal due to the scar tissue & I have no issues with that"... Do your thang Doc!!!

[J San 1,072]

Congrats. You should for sure bring up what you hope to happen and see what he says. Better to know before hand that to be disappointed after.

I have Aetna as well and my surgeon said it could take up two weeks to hear back. I found out exactly on the two week mark. Good luck to you with everything!!!!

[megolego 69]

Good luck! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

[Chell9898 14]

Thanks!! I'm so ready

[elcee 3,342]

Let me know how it goes, I'm looking at doing the same soon

[Chell9898 14]

I sure will!!!

[Chell9898 14]

Tried my luck & called Aetna...Approved, Yayyyyy🤗.. In 3 business days. It was approved on Sept 26th. I was surprised that it was so quick. I'm so excited...

Preop Appt Schedule for Oct 4!!!

[J San 1,072]

That was really fast, Congrats!!! Best of luck to you on your surgery date!!!!!

[Chell9898 14]

Very Quick.. Thanks!