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Got a call this morning from the insurance coordinator stating that Aetna approved me for the gastric sleeve!!! Woot Woot!!! It's crazy because I called Aetna yesterday and was told that a decision was still pending. The approval process took a week. Feeling pretty blessed. B) :)

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Congrats!

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Yay! Exciting!!

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@@Elode @@thisfathasgot2go thank you so much! I am so happy!

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Congrats! No better start to a weekend!

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I have Aetna open access insurance & I have just decided to have the gastric sleeve. I am going to an informational meeting on December 8 to hopefully get the ball rolling. How long did the whole process take you from your 1st Dr's appointment until the point you got insurance approval of you don't mind me asking

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@@lolitajm I had my sleep apnea test done in May and had my 1st appt with the surgeon in July. I did the 3 month process with Aetna. The surgeon's office submitted everything to my insurance on 10/14 and I got a call on 10/23 saying the surgery was approved. Good luck!!!

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What's involved in the 3 month process?

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Congrats

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I suggest you getting a copy of your Aetna policy. Each policy is different and the bariatric program for Aetna is changing again for 2016. I'm scheduled for December 23 (next wednesday) as my insurance is changing in 2016. I believe the new Aetna program is called "Bariatric Excellence" and it will be 1 year instead of the 90 days. BUT again, get a copy of your policy to see the details that you have to follow. You can also google Aetna to get a copy of your policy or call them to get the details.

Good luck!

Rachel

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Mine took a week too

☺same insurance. I will be one year out on the 27th????????????????????

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Congrats!

And yes, make sure you have a copy of the policy and fully understand it. I've seen too many cases denied by Aetna at surgery time because the patient dipped below 35 bmi the day of surgery because of their pre-op diet. Just something to be aware of, or perhaps inquire about if you get near that bmi.

And congrats again !!

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