Its been 3 weeks since my paperwork was submitted to my insurance comapny, Atena. So.. I got restless at lunch today and called Atena to ask on the progress.

She was able to tell me that the Surgery for LAP BAND was "Authorized" and a tentative date of August 11.

What I need to know is, Can I get excited? I want to be excitied, but I am a little tentative with out anything in wiriting or without my Surgeon calling me.

What do you think? Did I really get approved??

Your surgeon should be calling you soon! And I would ask Aetna if they can send you a written approval letter even if it is tentative at the moment. It is always good to have your own copies.

Yes....get excited! Call Aetna and confirm....insurance companies usually send you a confirmation.

I have Aetna. My surgery was approved by them in 1 day. As soon as the Dr's office got the approval they called me and told me it was approved and gave me a date for the surgery. In a few days I received a letter from Aetna approving the surgery. Good luck in your journey.