I am on facebook, Angel Carpenter Warren...if you go to Drugmart you may have seen me...I work back at the courtesy window so if you've paid a bill or returned something, we may have met... I go back from surgery on Tuesday! I'm sorry they haven't contacted you yet, that seems strange. I would probably call again and ask where you are in the process. Our version of Aetna (there are different plans) required I do a six month medically supervised diet, a psych evaluation, and attend one support group meeting. They did offer a three month track that would have had a more intensive supervised plan with counseling appointments, etc. But it wouldn't have worked with my schedule so I chose the longer path. I am lucky to not have any health issues other than an extremely high bmi and thus I qualified. There are so many people who do have issues and make it through just fine...I'm sure they will know how to advise you after your appointment. I went through St. V's, but I do know people who went through the Clinic and the programs are similar, I loved the staff and surgeon at St. V's and am glad I went there. I'm 5 weeks out and it is very different and emotional. If you ever need to talk, even if you don't have the surgery, I have three children and have struggled with weight my entire life. Also, there may be a way to extend your insurance even after your divorce is finalized, Aetna would be able to tell you if you qualify for a few months of Cobra coverage. Take care!
