I am at the starting line... I have been thinking about gastric bypass or lap band for years and am finally ready to get it but I have to jump through the Aetna hoops. From what I gather, I need:
1. 5 year history of ??? BMI (My weight has fluctuated within 40 pounds for the past 5 years - all over a 35 BMI).
2. Comorbidities??? I have acid reflux. I was put on Metformin by one doctor to see if it would help my "insulin sensitivity" but have not been dx'd with high blood pressure. I know I do not have sleep apnea but will I still have to get the test?
3. 6 month supervised diet. Can anyone tell me about this? Is a diet that Aetna recommends or my PCP? My PCP wanted to send me to a diet doctor that used the Atkins approach but it was going to be about $3000 - $5000 out of pocket. I know my PCP will not rx me diet pills as she is anti-Ambien, etc.
I have so many questions and want to prepare myself to do battle. Any prayers, suggestions, personal experience, etc would be greatly appreciated. Congrats to those who have been approved and who have had the surgery. :eek: