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This is a public service announcement for those of you that have Aetna insurance. When I started this process, I looked for a specific post like this and couldn’t find one. I hope this is helpful to someone. I have been approved from Aetna for the lap-band by completing the 3-month multidisciplinary program. This is what I did: Month 1 Compiled 5 year weight history from various doctors (just one visit per year that documented my weight during that timeframe) Psychiatric Evaluation Got Support letter from PCP Met with Bariatric Surgeon Met with Dietician Met with Exercise Therapist Month 2 Attended Lap Band Support Group Met with Dietician Met with Exercise Therapist Month 3 Attended Lap Band Support Group Met with Dietician Met with Exercise Therapist Met with Bariatric Surgeon Surgeon’s office turned in the paperwork and I was approved within the week!

Has anyone been approved from Aetna using the 3-month pre-op plan? The surgery is covered under my plan, but the paperwork says I have to do either the 6 month supervised diet or the 3 month pre-op plan. My Dr. (Morton, Nashville TN) wants to do the 3 month, but I’m worried I will do it, then Aetna will turn around and say I have to do the 6 month. Any advice?

Spring Hill is a suburb of Nashville, just south of Frankin on I-65.

Hi, I'm from Spring Hill, TN. Currently trying to get insurance approval for the lap-band. I'm working with Dr. Morton.

Question for Katschai - Did you do your 6 months supervised by your PCP, or by your surgeon?

Thank you to both!