birdt

Hello, everyone! I am a 35 yr old female. I am currently 288 lbs. I want to have the surgery, but have had trouble getting insurance approval. I am just wondering if there is anyone out there who has been through the approval process with Aetna Insurance? I have gone through a six month weight loss program w/ my doctor. I am beginning to have complications w/ my weight. I am just wondering if there is light at the end of the tunnel with Aetna or if I should not waste more time w/ them and bite the bullet and pay for the surgery. I will have to borrow the money. They turned me down and said I would have to go through another year of a supervised weight loss program. It costs around $11000.00 in Alabama where I live. I am getting very discouraged. I was so excited when I finally made the decision to do this to change my life. I have always been overweight and it seems like Aetna would see that I will end up costing them more money if they don't allow me to have it.

I an worried too. I was told the same thing by Aetna and did what I understood was the requirements. Then when my doctor filed, I was turned down and told by Aetna that I must go through another year of supervised weight loss program by doctor. I am getting very discouraged.

Tina, I know how you feel. I am having problems getting approved by my insurance too. It's discouraging, but don't give up. I am new to this forum and I am encouraged by the comments I am reading.