Fingers crossed everybody! My file is being submitted to Aetna today. I already have a surgery date of 1/24. I have my last few pre-op appointments and the two week pre-op shake diet to get through. I have been working really hard at this process so I will be relieved for the 24th to finally be here. The reality of the whole thing still hasn't hit me yet, but as time gets closer I'm sure it will.

Good luck, hope you hear back soon. My mom submitted with Aetna and heard back in less than 48 hours.

I had a similar experience as Wishes's mother. I hope you hear back from your insurance really soon!

Hi there AJA!! Have you gotten a response from Aetna?! My file is being submitted next week... so nervous.

Yes!!! They got back to my surgeon's office this Wednesday with an approval, so it took a little over a week. I have read on here some people hear back from Aetna as quickly as 48 hours, so I guess it all depends how busy Aetna is.

Aetna must be a pretty good company. My wife and I submitted to Med Mutual Ohio. She was approved pretty quickly, I was turned down...get this... because the psychiatrist told them I did drugs in the 60's! Pot and acid, off and on for 1-2 years, over in 1969. I became a born-again Christian and eventually a preacher, living quite a drug free life.

The doc sent in an appeal and I was approved, surgery on Monday. They are wondering if the turndown was a delay tactic to wait until the new year for bigger co-pays, we had just about maxed 2011.

Just saw your new post. Good for you!!!!

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Congrats!!! Keep us posted on your progress! I get so excited for everyone on here lol!