I am currently on my last month seeing my nutritionist for the 3 month program required by Aetna for WLS. So far all together I have gained 4lbs over the two months I have been seeing her and have yet to lose any.( I started at 391.6 my last WI was 395.6). I explained to my nutritionist that I was experiencing Water retention thus the reason for my weight gain. I struggle with PCOS which I've learned also makes it hard for me to lose weight. Last week I also found out that I may have ovarian cancer which my GYNO says is due to my size. I am currently 26 and on my parents medical plan which will end for me in 2015 so this is my last shot. If I don't get this surgery this year I will not have the opportunity again. I have seen different stories of people being denied due to gaining weight. Can anyone shed some light on this please? If I lose weight this month will I still be approved although I gained weight the first two months?

TIA

Not yet...but I will keep fighting!!

I'm calling Aetna now...they got my appeal letter last Friday. Pray for me!!

Don't give up I am sure it will all be worth the fight for us both. Let me know if you find out anything and I will keep praying you get your approval soon.

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I'll keep ya posted!

So I just got off the phone with them-

They recieved my letter on the 1st and they will make a decision by August 16th!

So here's hoping they approve!!

I have Aetna also. Paperwork was turned in last week? how long does it take for a decision to be made?

I have Aetna. Once they had all the paperwork it took them about 10 days. Good luck.

I heard back about 8 days later!! Good luck! Let us know how u make out!!

It took Aetna about 8 days, I am approved for 9/23!

It took Aetna about 8 days, I am approved for 9/23!

Was it including weekends? I confirmed today that Aetna received my paperwork on August 14the. Its still pending and I'm on day 8 myself. Hoping Monday is my day.

I called Aetna today and they approved mine on the 18th and they received the paperwork on the 5th. Now I'm just waiting to get scheduled!!! Almost there!????

I called Aetna today and they approved mine on the 18th and they received the paperwork on the 5th. Now I'm just waiting to get scheduled!!! Almost there!dde04

I too called my insurance co. (BC/BS) they told me I'm approved, waiting for the Dr's office to call and schedule me. They said last week it should be scheduled on the 28th of August. Hope that's true and they are not just telling me that because I'm a pain in their butt! Good Luck to you :-)

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