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I have talked myself into pursuing this and tomorrow is my 1st Dr. Apt.

I have called my Insurance (Aetna Choice II) and they do cover it. I reviewed their requirements (2 years of a BMI > 40) and a 90 day medical oversight and called my primary Doctor to get my weight for the last 3 years and I qualify. I don’t have any serious Medical issues that I know of, except the obvious over weight.

I hope it goes well tomorrow. Do you think my insurance will approve it? I have read of a lot of people being denied.

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I have talked myself into pursuing this and tomorrow is my 1st Dr. Apt.

I have called my Insurance (Aetna Choice II) and they do cover it. I reviewed their requirements (2 years of a BMI > 40) and a 90 day medical oversight and called my primary Doctor to get my weight for the last 3 years and I qualify. I don’t have any serious Medical issues that I know of' date=' except the obvious over weight.

I hope it goes well tomorrow. Do you think my insurance will approve it? I have read of a lot of people being denied.[/quote']

My first appointment is today. Based on what I've read so far you sound like a fair candidate to me!??!! Good luck.

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It seems to me the most important part is having good office staff. The office staff should know all the requirements and should make sure they meet requirements before sending out. My doctors staff is amazing. Once I completed all my pre surf hurdles, the sent the auth request. Insurance approved it in 1 day.

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I met with my doctor today. I'm unable to meet with the nutritionist until the end of the month. When the clock starts ticking for my 90 days? Does anyone know?

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You're 90 days should start with that first visit you had. Enjoy the process. You will have lots of things to do to fill up you 90 days.

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You're 90 days should start with that first visit you had. Enjoy the process. You will have lots of things to do to fill up you 90 days.

I don't know everything I need to do, I guess I'll find out on Friday. I do know, however, I will be traveling back and forth to Mexico for 6 weeks.

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Russ, does this mean you're having your surgery in Mexico? Does the insurance pay for that? I would have thought they only pay emergency care out of the country.

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Russ, does this mean you're having your surgery in Mexico? Does the insurance pay for that? I would have thought they only pay emergency care out of the country.

No, sorry if I wasn't clear. I will be traveling to Mexico for business during the 90 day evaluation process. I was referencing the comment by UCCMART "You will have lots of things to do to fill up you 90 days"

I know there are a lot of items I need to get done so I am a little stressed how I will get them all done while traveling.

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Paperwork submitted to Aetna today.

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Approved

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Yes very pleased. Now if I can get my dr to give me a quick date.

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Got the call... 10/18

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