Hello,I am a newbie in my insurance will soon be atena Qpos starting 1/1/09,My question my employer has listed 6months with nutrients in doc...orginally i thought 3 months***please help has anyone had to go thru 6 mos instead of 3 mos with atena?if so how long for approval?:wink:

Hi, I have Aetna POS

I've completed the 3 months required program back on Nov 30. My surgery office submitted paperwork to Aetna on Monday Dec 15, recieved approval on Dec 22. I was the first person at my surgery's office that was approved by Aetna after a 3 months supervised program.

I am still amazed and blessed that I did not have any problems with Aetna. I recall visiting another WLS doctor in my area that told me that no one has ever gotten approved with only a 3 months supervised program. The basically wanted me to spend $1,500 (out of pocket/not covered by Ins.) to participate in their 6 months program. Thank God I had researched and looked around for a program/doctor that was a little reasonable.

I think part of the reason why I was approved so quickly is that I have been with Aetna since '96. Never change insurance, history/medical records were constant and well documented. I am scheduled for surgery on Thurs Jan 22. I am so looking for forward to using the lapband as tool to help jumpstart my journey to a healthier life.