TulipsRosie

Hello Christian, I have Aetna as well and I just got approved yesterday. I had to jump through alot of hoops too. At first Aetna only requested nutrition consults, and psych evals. At that point they denied me. I appealed and found out they also need 2year weight history. I provided that info on Friday afternoon and was approved yesterday. I am really not sure what the deal with all of this is, but I wanted to do what it took to get approved. I know it seems hopeless and you want to give up, because that is how I felt. I even got depressed, but I kept at it and submitted everything they asked of me. They asked for 2 years weight history and I submitted weights for 2006 and 2008. I didn't go to the doctor in 2007 for some reason. I know this isnt' much help but I hope it gives you HOPE. Good luck and sending positive vibes your way. -Maria

Hello Everyone, My name is Maria and I just found out that Aetna has denied my request. :thumbup: I am 5' 6" and currently weight 270lbs. My BMI is about 40. I fortunately (or unfortunately) do not have any medical concerns. I have a family history of Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol, but Aetna seems to think that this is not enough. They are looking for a 2 year weight history. I tried to get my records from a free clinic that I used to go to before I got insurance, but they purge their records after 2 years. It has been about 2 years since I have gone there. I have one year of history that I have been able to obtain but that may not be enough. Wish all you guys and gals the best.

Hello All, I have gone the my 6th nutritionist visit which completes the 6 month diet plan. I have also found about a year and a half of weight history. I am also going to include a letter written by me and some photos of me throughtout the past 2 years. Keeping my fingers crossed. -Maria

Wow Goalwatcher, Not something I wanted to hear about Aetnas loss :tt2:. But I think that we should keep at it and think positive. :tt2: They say that Hope is the last to die.

Thank you potatie for you words of encouragement. Congratulations on your great success. :tt2: I am trying to get all the weight history they are looking for. So hopefully that will be enough for them. All I know is that I'm not going to give up, no matter how long it takes. :tt2: Hopefully not too long. Thank you all for your words of encouragement. -Maria

Thank you all for your words of encouragement. I will hang in there and hope for the best. But as you guys already know, we want things to happen instantly since we have been dealing with this issue most of our lives. I will try some of your suggestions. Thanks again

Hello All and Congratulations to all of you who have been approved:thumbup:. My name is Maria and I just found out that Aetna has denied my request. I have Aetna POSII. I am 5' 6" and currently weight 270lbs. My BMI is about 40. I fortunately (or unfortunately) do not have any medical concerns. I have a family history of Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol, but Aetna seems to think that this is not enough. They are looking for a 2 year weight history. I tried to get my records from a free clinic that I used to go to before I got insurance, but they purge their records after 2 years. It has been about 2 years since I have gone there. I have one year of history that I have been able to obtain but that may not be enough. Aetna also requested a 6 month diet plan. March will be my sixth month, keep your fingers crossed for me. Once I go to my visit on March 10th my doctor will submit my request again. Wish all you guys and gals the best.