angelic3432

Aetna nurse just called me today and said I was approved! I am looking at a surgery date at the end of July. I am moving to my new condo on the 17th so I wanted to wait until after then although I wish I could get it sooner!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!:bored:

My dr told me he wouldnt do the surgery if I gained or didnt lose a little atleast. I would try but not very hard to lose some. I definitely wouldnt gain. This is my opinion only but I got approved and my surgery is July 23rd. I lost 15 lbs from Feb to May.

My surgery is July 23rd! I cant wait :thumbup:

i started the 3 mth process in Feb and my packet was submitted 6/1. My dr office forgot some stuff so they had to resubmit on 6/10 but aetna has 15 days from time submitted to letting you know the answer. I kept bugging them so they gave me my nurses name and she then gave me her extension even though I guess they arent supposed to talk to patients. Oh well :thumbup: lol.

How do you add more to an album? Im confused. LOL. Thanks :tongue_smilie:

what does pb mean?

I thought I was going to have a June surgery date but my packet still hasnt been sent...so now Im thinking July:/ Hopefully!

Man i just called my surgeon and they got my letter of medical necessity finally!!! yay! Thank God!:eek:

I am getting so frustrated. My surgeon has everything except this letter and when I call my PCP they said they already sent medical clearance. My surgeon's office says this doesnt count. I dont want to have to make an appt (and pay a copay) to my PCP just to tell them in person what I have been telling them on the phone that I need a Letter Of Medical Necessity. My PCP even told me in person when I last saw him that it would be no problem and they'd write a letter up. :laugh:

I hopefully have a June surgery date:) My last appt is May 13th and then my package is submitted that day or next. Aetna takes about 15 days to approve....so we'll see....crossing fingers!

hi! I hope to be approved in May and scheduled in June. I am almost done w/ my 3 month insurance requirement. (I have Aetna).

Did your dr give you liquid painkillers or just tell you to cut up the pills? what kind? The only type that usually works for me after a surgery is lortab. I know every dr is different, so I was just curious as to others experiences. I will hopefully be banded in June:)

Jacksonville, FL here

Thanks for replying:) I am very excited but it wont seem real until I get approved. LOL.

I am 28...looking to be banded in June (fingers crossed). I have Aetna and have been over a 40 BMI for the last 4 yrs. I am also a single mom of one 7 yr old son. Looking forward to posting more.... Angela