I am trying to do the Aetna 3 month program however there are no dietians around me that take Aetna. I know I have to see one with the surgeon but will that be enough to cover the requirement? Also I am stressing because I do not have 2 years of weigh ins on file BUT I have been overweight and basically the same weight and size since I was 16 or so. I just have been moving around a lot and haven't been to a PC in a while. I do have 3 weigh ins in the last 3 years. Has anyone had trouble getting approved because of the 2 year history? I am so nervous but I really want this surgery soon.

Hi- I have Atena. I was banded 4/29. Go to your primary doctor and ask them to write a letter showing your weight for the past 2-3 years. That is what my surgeon's office had me do and that was submitted with my other requirements to Atena. I had tried all of the dieting crap, WW, jenny craig, etc but didn't have a "record" of them. But my primary doctor did give the letter with a two year weight history and stated that he believed I was a great candidate for Lap Band. I got approved in 3 days after all the paperwork was submitted from my surgeon's office.

I am trying to do the Aetna 3 month program however there are no dietians around me that take Aetna. I know I have to see one with the surgeon but will that be enough to cover the requirement? Also I am stressing because I do not have 2 years of weigh ins on file BUT I have been overweight and basically the same weight and size since I was 16 or so. I just have been moving around a lot and haven't been to a PC in a while. I do have 3 weigh ins in the last 3 years. Has anyone had trouble getting approved because of the 2 year history? I am so nervous but I really want this surgery soon.

You should call your OBGYN Dr. remember that you weigh in with them once a year. My OBGYN is the one that referred me to have the surgery ask them they have it on file anytime you have gone to a Dr's appointment you can go back and ask them for a copy of your vitals. Good luck.

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