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Topic: RE: Aetna Insurrance approval
I had the gastric bypass and the surgery itself went great. The nurses at Skyridge are absolutely the best. My advice to you is to get up and walk around as soon as you can. The first time you will probably need a nurse to help you, but after that, you just take your IV pole and go stroll the halls. It helps get rid of the gas from the surgery.
I had my surgery on 8/29/11 and so far I have lost 30 punds.
I had a major set back 2 weeks ago which I don't think was the surgeries fault. I had a bleeding ulcer, and had to go to the emergency room, and was admitted into the ICU. I lost so much blood that they had to do a blood transfusion and give me 3 units of blood. That os course has made me feel weak and tired, but I am beginning to bounce back.
Dr. Chae is great, I called him when I first started not feeling right, and he returned my call immediately. He gives out his personal cell phone number to his patients.
You will do fine, let me know when your surgery is. I am sure you will be approved real soon. That is the hardest part is the waiting, then once you get the all clear and the surgery date, then it is like oh my what have I done. I know I am new at this but I think it is so worth it. I have never been able to lose 30 pounds in my life, let alone this quickly.
I had my surgery on 8/29/11 and so far I have lost 30 punds.
I had a major set back 2 weeks ago which I don't think was the surgeries fault. I had a bleeding ulcer, and had to go to the emergency room, and was admitted into the ICU. I lost so much blood that they had to do a blood transfusion and give me 3 units of blood. That os course has made me feel weak and tired, but I am beginning to bounce back.
Dr. Chae is great, I called him when I first started not feeling right, and he returned my call immediately. He gives out his personal cell phone number to his patients.
You will do fine, let me know when your surgery is. I am sure you will be approved real soon. That is the hardest part is the waiting, then once you get the all clear and the surgery date, then it is like oh my what have I done. I know I am new at this but I think it is so worth it. I have never been able to lose 30 pounds in my life, let alone this quickly.
Topic: RE: Aetna Insurrance approval
I am so glad to here from someone who has Dr. Chae as well!! I really do like his office, everyone seems so nice. 
Ok so I should just chill out lol. I got an email that the my file was given to him on Friday so maybe I will hear next week. I am so nervous and anxious to here back from them.
Congrats on your surgery!!!! How has it gone so far? I am hoping to have mine the beginning of November. I am getting the gastric bypass, which did you have?
Ok so I should just chill out lol. I got an email that the my file was given to him on Friday so maybe I will hear next week. I am so nervous and anxious to here back from them. Congrats on your surgery!!!! How has it gone so far? I am hoping to have mine the beginning of November. I am getting the gastric bypass, which did you have?
Topic: RE: 10 days post -op
Congratualations!
I bet you are feeling a little skinnier all ready. I have been having a rough time after my surgery, but I am optimistic that it is going to get better.
It didn't help that I developed a bleeding ulcer, and had to have 3 units of blood transfused into me, got to have an endoscopy done and a 3 day stay in the ICU. I don't believe the ulcer was the result of the surgery just an unfortunate bump in the road.
Make sure you try and get as much protein in as you can. And drink as much liquids as you can.
Keep up the great work.
I bet you are feeling a little skinnier all ready. I have been having a rough time after my surgery, but I am optimistic that it is going to get better.
It didn't help that I developed a bleeding ulcer, and had to have 3 units of blood transfused into me, got to have an endoscopy done and a 3 day stay in the ICU. I don't believe the ulcer was the result of the surgery just an unfortunate bump in the road.
Make sure you try and get as much protein in as you can. And drink as much liquids as you can.
Keep up the great work.
Topic: RE: Aetna Insurrance approval
Hi there,
I have Aetna and had my surgery with Dr. Chae. His staff is so wonderful. Once I had everything put together from Kellym TJ and Dr. Kaplan, they gave the packet to Dr. Chae. It took him about a week to put together his information. They let me know the day it was submitted to Aetna and it was approved in a day and half.
Dr. Chae's insurance corrdinator is the best, she knows exactly what to put together to get an approval from Aetna.
When are you thinking about having the surgery? Mine was on 8/29/11, so I am still fairly new at this thing. What kind of surgery are you having?
Hang in there time will fly by and pretty soon you can begin your new journey to a healthy life.
I have Aetna and had my surgery with Dr. Chae. His staff is so wonderful. Once I had everything put together from Kellym TJ and Dr. Kaplan, they gave the packet to Dr. Chae. It took him about a week to put together his information. They let me know the day it was submitted to Aetna and it was approved in a day and half.
Dr. Chae's insurance corrdinator is the best, she knows exactly what to put together to get an approval from Aetna.
When are you thinking about having the surgery? Mine was on 8/29/11, so I am still fairly new at this thing. What kind of surgery are you having?
Hang in there time will fly by and pretty soon you can begin your new journey to a healthy life.
Topic: Aetna Insurrance approval
Earlier this week I finished my 3 month program for Aetna. My surgeon's office says that it will take a few weeks for my surgeon to write my recommendation letter and then a couple more weeks for the actual approval. Does it usually take that long? I have seen all types of wait time from browsing on OH. Does any one have aetna that went through Dr. Chae's office? I an just not sure when t follow up with them to find out the status.
Thanks for the help!!!
Thanks for the help!!!
Topic: RE: panni
It is really so much more about your insurance reqirements that the states. Some will cover the surgery if the panni hangs to a point of covering your pubic area. Some will only cover with a history of documented skin rashes and irritations. And sadly, some will not cover at all.
You would need to get a hold of someone at your insurance company and ask then to send you the documentation on plastics/ reconstructive surgery as it applies to your plan, and then go from there.
You would need to get a hold of someone at your insurance company and ask then to send you the documentation on plastics/ reconstructive surgery as it applies to your plan, and then go from there.
Topic: RE: 10 days post -op
Congrats on your surgery!! I van tell you I had some rough spots the first 6 weeks, but now hat. I am 4 months out, things are going very well.
Topic: RE: looking for buddy in Windsor, CO
well i live in windsor and had my surgery oct 2010,I could use some support and a walking buddy.let me know cathy
Topic: panni
has anyone had panni surgery and what are the requirments in colorado?I went through northern colorado surgical assoc in fort collins and I have united medical alliance...Ive called them and they seem so vague.I had surgery oct 7 2010 and Ive lost 80lbs with a apron that hangs.
Topic: 10 days post -op
Hi all! Well Im 10 days post-op and am already down 20 pounds and losing! What an experience!
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