Impatiently waiting for Aetna

[bosoxgirl1966 20]

Not yet. I plan on calling today around 5

[shelley_38 10]

I finally heard back from Aetna and I got approved!!!! ????

[shelley_38 10]

I got approved!!!

[Jessica108 10]

Congrats on your approval! Here's hoping that I get the same news very soon!

[nh20013 15]

Congrats!! Such a relief I bet!!!!

[bosoxgirl1966 20]

I called and still pending..not sure if thats good or bad

[bosoxgirl1966 20]

Shelley_38 congrats..how long did it take Aetna?

[MsK1972 112]

I originally had Aetna when I started my process, they denied my sleep study (had to have a home test) but I do have it after the test, BMI was 36, high blood pressure, Hyper Tension and a constant struggle with knee joint pain after 2 surgeries. Aetna denied me..flat out said I had not been overweight for more than 2 years because in 2011 my BMI dropped to 34.7.. SMDH, I was so upset because they denied me 1 week prior to surgery.

I switched insurances and transferred all my records and was approved...it's been a long 10 months of drama but I'm now scheduled for 10/23 and so excited. I'm telling you..whoever thinks this is an easy route,..better think again. It's hard BEFORE the lifestyle change occurs completely.

Good Luck though you sound like you won't run into the same drama as I did, and again I'm a fi believer that everything happens for a reason, since my first denial they found a cyst in my belly that is causing a fuss that will also be removed when I get sleeved...I'm so glad because I would have had to have 2 separate surgeries.

Well Wishes,

K

[shelley_38 10]

Congrats on your approval! Here's hoping that I get the same news very soon!

Your approval is coming shortly!

[shelley_38 10]

Shelley_38 congrats..how long did it take Aetna?

My paperwork was submitted on Sept. 25 and approved on Oct. 4th (7 business days)

[shelley_38 10]

I called and still pending..not sure if thats good or bad

When did your surgeon submit your paperwork?

[bosoxgirl1966 20]

Last Thursday

[shelley_38 10]

You might hear something on Monday or Tuesday. My surgeon's office sent my paperwork in two pieces, the paperwork requesting the surgery (Sept. 25) and clinicals on Sept. 26th.

[bosoxgirl1966 20]

They submitted it all at once with a surgery date of Oct 16...

[ctown 2]

Aetna has 14 days to respond to the request for approval. It took exactly 14 days for Aetna to notify my surgeon of approval.

I have a bmi of 45 and have been over 40 for the past 2 years, but have no co morbidities.

My surgery is scheduled for Oct 11th. I'm so excited.