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Got mine yesterday..YAY US!! Good luck to you!

I got my approval yesterday and am hoping for an August surgery date. I have the Upper GI, Abdominal Ultrasound and Doppler on Monday and then I just have to wait for Doc to get results to schedule. I'm so excited to finally get the approval and know that this IS going to happen. I have been overweight my whole life and have recently started having some health issues, so getting ready to start my new healthy life is an extraordinary feeling!! I'm really glad to have this forum and all of you for the support and encouragement.

Hi all, I have just joined this Forum today and have learned a lot from all of you....THANKS!! I'm wondering if any of you have experience with Aetna Insurance with a BMI that was less than 40 with a co-morbid condition. I know that they are requiring a two year history, but I'm not sure if my BMI had to be over 35 for these two years and if my sleep Apnea had to be diagnosed two years ago. I have struggled with my weight for my whole life but luckily I haven't had any health issues - until now - Severe Sleep Apnea, High Cholesterol, Knee and Back Pain. I need to get this done and re-claim my life!! Any information and sharing of experiences would be GREATLY appreciated!!

Got my approval....so excited!! Thanks all for your info and input!

Approved!!! I'm so excited. It only took 5 days! I wish the same for everyone else that is WAITING.... So stressful!

Mary, Was your BMI 40 or higher? Thanks, Stacy

Thanks for the info Karen. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!

I wish you luck! Please stay in touch and let me know how everything turns out. I saw the surgeon on Friday and am hoping for a September surgery date. I have a few more tests to complete before they will submit to Aetna. I am concerned that I dropped below the 35 BMI during the 6 month diet history. I'm hoping that doing the right thing doesn't wind up hurting me. Although I did find some records with a 35 BMI 2 years ago, I didn't have the co-morbidity until this May. I'm so anxious about all of this and can't sleep at night worrying!!! The woman in the surgeon's office that works on the insurance said she wasn't sure what to expect since she has never worked with anyone with such a low BMI that had Aetna. I was hoping to get a few more responses from people that have been in the same boat as we are. If you find anything else, please let me know and I will do the same!!!

Thanks for responding!! I am excited about starting on this journey but also nervous about the insurance denying and being disappointed. I will try though!!