Today my lapband surgery was approved. It took just about the time I expected. I am glad that this phase is over. I am now waiting on the scheduling of my surgery and the pre-op…
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It’s in Aetna’s hands
Today my surgeon submitted the paperwork and documentation for my lap band surgery to Aetna for approval. According to the surgeon’s experience with Aetna, approval or denial typically occurs in 7-10 days. May 15 is…
3 months almost down and entering the next phase
I figured that it was time for an update on my lap band surgery timeline. I am on my lat week of the physician supervised diet and exercise program. It’s hard to believe that three…
a month closer
Today I moved as little more closer to my lap band surgery. I had my second office visit with my doctor as required as part of my 12 week physician supervised diet and exercise program….
another week closer to surgery
On Monday, I checked off a couple more tests on my lap band surgery journey. I had an upper GI x-ray that was not too bad. It wasn’t much of a hassle other than drinking…
The countdown begins…
This week I moved ahead a little further on my weight loss surgery journey. On Monday I had my initial supervised diet and exercise session with my primary care physician. It’s basically a 2,000 calorie…
A weight loss journey begins
On Thursday I made my decision to pursue a surgical option for weight loss. I have been on Weight Watchers for about 6 months and have lost 20 and gained back 4 pounds. I like…
Good Support Group Meeting
Tonight I attended Brett’s bariatric support group meeting with him. It was a pretty cool meeting! It was amazing to hear the weight loss as the group went around the room and gave their loss…