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Got A Surgery Date! Can't Believe This is Happening!
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So I got my surgery date for 10/21/2016! I had to...
WORTH IT$18,000
So I got my surgery date for 10/21/2016! I had to take nutrition classes, then my insurance (Aetna) denied me but we appealed it and it was over turned! I already did all of my pre ops and my primary cleared it! I have to meet with the Surgeon and anesthesiologist on 10/05/16. I'm getting it done at the Cleaveland Clinic in Weston, Fl. Has anyone else had it done there? I'm excited but as it gets closer I'm getting a bit nervous! Any suggestions or advice? Please let me know! I added some current pictures of me.
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Replies (19)
September 25, 2016
Please please please keep us updated.. your face is so pretty, like your gonna literally be a different person after 100 pounds lost.. get ready to Love your life! Good luck
September 25, 2016
Yay! I am still waiting for my approval and the waiting is SO hard. What didbyou have to do to appeal it and how long did that process take?
September 26, 2016
Hey! I just told the insurance lady at Cleaveland Clinic to appeal it and she did and they reversed the decision and that only took about 1-2 weeks
October 8, 2016
I have Aetna too. I have 1 more appointment left and then my surgeon's office will send the auth. If they deny I will be so upset!!! I live in Las Vegas.. How long did the appeal take? Happy for you too, congratulations. I'm following your progress too, keep us updated:)
October 8, 2016
Yeah the process was super fast and easy for me. The hospital basically did everything. It might of been because my BMI is so high but yeah.. Good luck! i hope they approve you!
UPDATED FROM maperez90
11 days pre
2 Weeks Away!
So just a quick update. I saw the surgeon and the anesthesiologist on 10/05 and everything is good to go. I do have a cold and possibly and ear infection so i NEED to get over this before the surgery. I was told to start my liquid diet a week before my surgery, however the surgeon said if I can do it a little longer to do so, so I will be doing it for about 10 days *Sigh* Wish me luck!! I will post again when i start my liquid diet!
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October 9, 2016
I'm excited for you, I can't wait to be there too. You're gonna do great! Good luck
October 12, 2016
Do the liquid diet, it's to shrink the fatty liver, just think of the whole picture the better health you go in, the better your recovery will be. Smooth recovery means you can heal, and focus on the main thing losing weight and starting a healthy life.
October 23, 2016
Good luck!
I'm going around and around with my insurance company to get approved.
I'm going around and around with my insurance company to get approved.
UPDATED FROM maperez90
4 days post
I Am Sleeved!!
On Friday 10/21 I was scheduled to have my surgery. I got to the
hospital at 11:30 they took me to pre op almost immediately and I had
the surgery done about and hour later. I was nervous and scared but the
staff at Cleaveland Clinic where so beyond sweet! After the surgery I
was in sooooo much pain! Whoever said that they didn't have pain after
the surgery had to have lied! I had stomach and back pain and I felt
like I couldn't breath! It was horrible but once they gave me the pain
meds i was able to calm down and sleep. It took about 3 hours to get me
to my room and see my family. I got my own room (I will put pictures
above) it was great! My nurses where the best! All of them! I had gas
pain but also a lot of pain in my stomach. My fiancé stayed with me over
night and was able to help me along with the nurse when I had to get up
and use the bathroom and walk around. I had to stay an extra day due to
still having pain after they switched my meds but I was able to leave
Sunday morning. I'm home now and starting to feel better. I go for about
3-4 walks per day and try to stay hydrated! My mom and cousin are also
helping and are staying with me so I'm not alone at any time. I can't
wait until the pain goes away completely and I can start working out and
start seeing results! My highest weight was 384, my weight at surgery
time was 364 and I haven't weighed myself yet but I still feel bloated I
will update again in about a week! Thanks to everyone who wished me
luck!
hospital at 11:30 they took me to pre op almost immediately and I had
the surgery done about and hour later. I was nervous and scared but the
staff at Cleaveland Clinic where so beyond sweet! After the surgery I
was in sooooo much pain! Whoever said that they didn't have pain after
the surgery had to have lied! I had stomach and back pain and I felt
like I couldn't breath! It was horrible but once they gave me the pain
meds i was able to calm down and sleep. It took about 3 hours to get me
to my room and see my family. I got my own room (I will put pictures
above) it was great! My nurses where the best! All of them! I had gas
pain but also a lot of pain in my stomach. My fiancé stayed with me over
night and was able to help me along with the nurse when I had to get up
and use the bathroom and walk around. I had to stay an extra day due to
still having pain after they switched my meds but I was able to leave
Sunday morning. I'm home now and starting to feel better. I go for about
3-4 walks per day and try to stay hydrated! My mom and cousin are also
helping and are staying with me so I'm not alone at any time. I can't
wait until the pain goes away completely and I can start working out and
start seeing results! My highest weight was 384, my weight at surgery
time was 364 and I haven't weighed myself yet but I still feel bloated I
will update again in about a week! Thanks to everyone who wished me
luck!
Replies (12)
October 25, 2016
Hey, I'm so glad your surgery went well and while it's unfortunate that you're in pain I hope that goes away quickly! I live in Peru and I will be getting my surgery soon, I know a ton of people who have gotten this type of surgery and everyone of them has told me that it is so worth it! It's just super important to stay with the liquid diet as long as your doctor prescribes! I wish you all the luck in the world and tell me all about your progress!
October 25, 2016
So excited for your journey. Wishing you the best. I was thinking about you this weekend wondering if you had your procedure. Glad all is well now and that you are home.
October 25, 2016
Aw thank you! Yes thank god everything went well. I'm still having some pain but all is well. I will continue updating weekly or so.
October 26, 2016
Good luck. Am glad to read your experience. I am hopefully having it early next year
Welcome, and thanks for sharing your story! I'm so glad you appealed! Congratulations :) Have you checked out the Sleeve Gastrectomy forum yet? It's a great, informative place to build yourself a solid support network. Please keep on updating us. Good luck!