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AETNA Approved my Lapband Today!!!



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Hey Gang,

I am so excited and happy that I'm finally approved. It's been a long year but now I can put all that behind me. My surgery will be done in September. I'm going for my cariologist check on Tuesday 7/27. I'm going to read through the Pre-op posts regarding preparation for the surgery but if any of you want to chime in with suggestions/comments PLEASE DO :-)

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Thanks!! And I love that you have a ticker counting down the days to surgery!! Brilliant! :biggrin:

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Congratulations! I can not wait to follow your journey!

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Thanks jfriddell. Where are you in the process?

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Zippy74,

I had my surgeon consult today - but really didn't get anything accomplished. I was under the understanding from my patient advocate that once I met with him, everything would be spelled out and I would know what else I had to do. Today, I was told I need to schedule an appt with his NP to find out what other clearances (other than those required by insurance - which I have already met) are required. I was disappointed to say the least. I am a planner and was hoping to have a plan!

Good luck to you!

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Wow jfriddell, that is indeed frustrating. The only things I've been told to do so far is see a Cardiologist (Tuesday 7/27) and then coordinate with the Red Cross for my blood donation. Once the clearance comes from the Cardiologist I am to have my 1 on 1 with my Lap-Band® Doc. I'll be prepared for more stuff to do now that you've mentioned what happened to you. Hang in there and I hope it all works out. :biggrin:

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Congrats! I have Aetna and was approved by them in less than a week! I was shocked that it came back so quickly!

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Thanks AmberK. It took me almost a full year to get approved. I guess it depends on which AETNA plan you have as to how fast/slow and what they want you to have done prior to approval. Regardless, congrats on your approval and looks like your surgery is just around the corner.:biggrin:

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Zippy, Congratulations, I'm happy for you!

My surgery date is September 30, that is if BCBS

give the approval

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