Hi Everyone,

I had my psych eval yesterday. The Dr. and I talked for about 30-40 minutes about my social, family and medical history. He said that I was fine and that I would do very well with the surgery.

So far I am 1/2 through my 4th month of the 6 month doc/dietitian supervised diet and exercise program that Cigna requires. I already have my appointment scheduled for my 5th month visit in January. So that puts February as my 6th month. I do my appointments the 1st week of the month. Does anyone know how soon after my last appointment the surgery request documents can be sent in for approval? Do I have to wait till the end of the month or can they be sent in after my last appointment with the GP and Dietitian?

Thanks!

With my insurance, once the requirements were met the file could be sent in. I was able to send 2 items in early -the psych eval and the five year weight history. They told to wait and send everything else in at one time.

I had to go through the three month doctor pre-surgical appointments with Aetna. My last appointment was on Thursday, 12/22. I had everything done at that point and the insurance coordinator at the doctor's office sent everything in on that day. I called Aetna today and they confirmed that their precert department has received everything and is beginning the review process. I have been told by the insurance coordinator and the insurance company that I will get the approval (I am thinking positive and wont accept a denial could be a possibility ) within 15 days. I am counting down the days until I get the call!