I am so upset right now. I was looking at October 14th as my surgery day. All I was waiting for was final approval from my insurance company. I received the call today saying that I was denied. My insurance company required 6 months of nutritional visits. Back in March, I gained 2 lbs but then steadily after that lost 19 lbs. But because of the 2 lbs that I had gained 6 months ago, they denied me. I wanted this so bad. I needed this so bad.

Def start it! You don't wanna be delayed if it is approved. Mine took the whole 15 days, but U never know! Keep calling and checking!

Fingers crossed that UR approved!

Keep us posted!

michellew1,

I am SO happy for you! I also have Aetna and have one more weigh-in to go. Following this thread has been extremely stressful for me as my final weigh-in gets closer and closer. A week after the weigh-in, I see the surgeon to make sure everything is done before it's sent to Aetna. After reading your story, I am very much toeing the line diet wise and will until the day of surgery! Good luck to you and hopefully I won't be too far behind you!

This insurance stuff is stressful!

Def start it! You don't wanna be delayed if it is approved. Mine took the whole 15 days, but U never know! Keep calling and checking!

Fingers crossed that UR approved!

Keep us posted!

My poor husband. I am stressed already waiting for the news from Aetna. Then add hunger and stress of a strict liquid diet. He might have to hide!

My poor husband. I am stressed already waiting for the news from Aetna. Then add hunger and stress of a strict liquid diet. He might have to hide!

Lol yeahhhh, it's gonna be tough, but U got this!! Keep ur head up and stay positive!! And just take deep breaths lol it'll all be good!

Lol yeahhhh, it's gonna be tough, but U got this!! Keep ur head up and stay positive!! And just take deep breaths lol it'll all be good!

Thank you :-)

Just called Aetna...APPROVED!!!

I started the 10 day liquid diet today. Surgery next Thursday the 13th.

This has been interesting and confusing to read. I know Aetna as different types of policies but I thought all their plans called for a net loss. I made the mistake of losing 10 pounds before my first PCP visit. I have had 5 weigh ins since with all being small losses..which is what I wanted. Unfortunately I am having hip replacement surgery next month before final weigh in. It is highly doubtful I will have any loss due to enormous swelling as well as weight of metal implant. My pcp assured me this could be justified for insurance compliance" . Due to the surgery my initial date will be set back for at least two months so I will end up with a total of 9 weigh ins. Crossing my fingers

Just called Aetna...APPROVED!!!

I started the 10 day liquid diet today. Surgery next Thursday the 13th.

I am so happy for you. Good luck and keep us posted. How is the liquid diet going for you?

@@Crosby

It is definitely confusing. According to my plan it just says a net loss. I was just so nervous with all these people who were denied. Aetna is strict but sounds like your doctor office is on top of things! Good luck!

That does suck. I just finished my 6 months in october and all my paperwork is suppose to be submitted this week. When I first started I went to my initial visit with the bariatric clinic and then 1 week later I started my6 months and I had gain 2 pounds from their office to my docs. Since then I have lost 37 pounds so I really hope that they don't deny me. Hang in there and fight this. you can do it

I never heard you had to weigh less at EACH weigh in. I thought it was just first and last. I have Aetna as well and Im hoping thus isnt the case. I gained 1 pound at my 3rd weigh in but lost 9 overall....hmmm. Now im even more nervous

I gained two times during the 3 months. I did have a net loss. I don't know why some people get denied. The paperwork I saw from Aetna said that it was only a net loss. It did make the wait for approval more stressful but I would rather know what I am up against.

Can u not appeal? I am fortunate that mine didn't require the weight loss. Bit I would say there is always an appeal process. DONT GIVE UP.

2 pounds could be your female cycle! That's absurd!

Just called Aetna...APPROVED!!!

I started the 10 day liquid diet today. Surgery next Thursday the 13th.

Yay! I've been following your story, I'm so glad you're approved. Good luck in your journey. I'm going in 12 hours!! Yahoo!

Shelly