The insurance is United Healthcare - Mississippi. And technically, they have not refused coverage. Any WLS is considered a written exclusion in this policy. However, there is a process through which it can be covered after a medical review (which is why I was getting conflicting information, initially). So, while this isn't technically an appeal because they've refused, it's an appeal requesting a medical review.

Gee Mawee, I am officially on the liquid diet. What was the hardest part considering you have made it this far I say you have done it. I think I will miss the chewing. Have you noticed any changes or do you feel different?

Hi Chundra, only advise is to do exactly what your doctor tells you to. I'm giving that advise as I sit here on my liquid diet feeling as though I will starve to death. I'm thinking though that this may be the last time I feel hungry from what everyone says I should feel full after surgery! My surgery is Sept 6, just 2 days away!

hi all I'm Chundra and i have my surgery on 9-27-07. Any pointers

I'm currently doing the Soup, Salad, Sandwich diet (2 weeks prior to surgery). I've completely cut out all juices, soda, and powerades from my diet. I generally drink about 3 powerades a day plus various juices once I get home from work (never been much of a soda drinker). I've noticed that since I've started this diet I've been getting pounding headaches by the end of the day. Could it be from the lack of sugar/caffeine? My energy level isn't great but I wouldn't say it was drastically different from before the new diet. Any ideas? I'm thinking it's mostly just my body trying to adjust.