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Update guys., Just got informed that i need to send out more documentation to aetna., seems easy enough just proof of weight for the last 2 years., still a waiting game.. Congrats to all who have gone to the next step... Thx for the support

Nothing yet Guys., AHHHHH...

Nuthing yet on my side.. but congrats

I have an appointment for the sleep study results in 2 weeks.., They said its a lot of data and they need about 4 weeks after the study for a result., My Pcp told me that the triglyceride are a comorbities... I have my fingers crossed.. wishing u d best aswell

so im done with the the 3 months of doctor/ nutritionist / psych visits ., had a sleep study an upper endoscopy and many other tests. I spoke with the obesity center and they said that they will submit for approval from my insurance in the next few days.. Im a little concern with getting this approved for my bmi is hovering right above 40 - 41 and have very few health issues other than high triglycerides and acid reflux.., My insurance is thru aetna .. Any one here had any issues getting approved through aetna ? .. Well wish me luck..

My wife is heading back to work... Yea BABY Contract back in place...

its 17k a year... and if the strike continues i may have to start the process again once my wife heads back to work.. ahhh sucks...

Hello to all.... Well i have to do the 3 month supervised weight loss treatment before aetna approves me., im already half way through i have done 1 visit with P.C.P. physc and with dietician and im scheduled for the second appointment with all three in the first week of September.. but now we have a rock in our way.. My wife works for verizon and they are on strike (my wife is the health ins. primary holder) we have received a letter that we will have coverage till Aug 31 and we should look into Cobra for insurance needs there after.... This sucks.. I hope this strike can be settled soon.., Our Cobra Ins quote is $17K.. crazy! ANY ONE FAMILIAR WITH COBRA?

good luck ..

welcome.. I have found sooo much valuable information on this site.. I think its a great place to shed your tears with out any reservations.., MT wishing you all the best in your journey.....

Hello Everyone,,.. So i visited my doctors office and was going through my weight / health history and nothing is out of norm except that I have been between 285lbs and 328 in the pass 5/6 years.. I have always felt strong with great endurance and had always been active.. For instance last year i ran 15 5k about 12 10k and finish a 10 mile run in about 2hrs,.. I worked out 4 times a week Free weights, elliptical, Cross training, running/jogging and i would workout for over and hour with no problem.. I ate healthy., and worked out weekly.. but to no avail I couldnt get under 285lbs (a bmi of 38),,. Well that was last year and this year i Have slowed down and work out 3 times a week and only doing a couple of 5ks. Im 315lbs today.. I have been feeling like what the heck is wrong with me! I have come to the conclusion that i need more help than i initially thought! I was always told that " you look great for a chubby guy" or "dammmm you can workout that much" or "its your bone structure you are ment to be a big guy" Well Freak that .. I have 3 kids and i want to be around for them ..,Im afraid of obese related illnesses and if i dont take control of this i know illnesses are just lurking especially with my diabetes and heart related issues that run in my family.. So here is my Smack of reality.. I NEED HELP.. i understand that!....

Thanks for the welcoming...

I have been researching The Valley Hospital's Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery in Bergen county NJ.. it may be a little far from PA ... the Doctors associated with NY Presbyterian Hospital.. The docs names are...Melissa Bagloo, M.D.; Miguel Silva, M.D.; Beth Schrope, M.D., Ph.D.; and Marc Bessler, M.D. .. I have visited with Melissa Bagloo, M.D. iat the NJ office and found her to be pleasant to talk to and very informative .., she didnt rush me out of her office and was a true pleasure.. So far im sticking with her ./ she also part of my *** aetna plan.. hope this helps .. MT

Im excited that i have found a site that i can depend on .... Awesome

im a newbie as well.. great to finds such a site! i have read through many threads on this site and have had many questions answered... awesome......

Hello everyone.. I have been struggling with my weight all of my adult life.. I am 34yrs old and currently 315lbs and 6ft 1inch.. Im ready to start my journey!! I have attended two WLS seminars and have visited several doctors at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital here in NYC ,,. I was contemplating the V. Sleeve or the lapband but after careful research I have my heart., mind and soul on getting the sleeve.. I just started the process and for the insurance (Aetna) 3months of regular doctor / psyh/ and dietician appointments.. Any comments .., suggestions are greatly appreciated.... BTW Im attending weight loss treatment at NEW York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, ... Dr. Bagloo