mzyunique1 18 Posted November 4, 2012 I have Aetna and they approved me the first time my doctor office submitted it. They gave me no troubles. I was scared because I didn't lose weight during my 6 months. I have mild high blood pressure so I don't kno if they based it on that. My surgery is 11/8/12. Good luck Congratulations on your surgery date!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mzyunique1 18 Posted November 4, 2012 I just finished my six months (i only lost a couple of pounds) and my surgeons office submitted my paper work to Aetna Friday (11-2-12) so I am waiting to see if I'm approved. I am 5' 3" 210 pounds and am pre diabetic' date=' my blood pressure is slightly high, and my cholesterol is high so I don't think there will be a problem but I am so stressed about it. Wish me luck [/quote'] Good luck, hang in there and stay positive, you will get the approval you have been waiting for!! 1 michmcpher31 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vegasgyrl 1 Posted November 4, 2012 Congratulations on your surgery date!!! Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steelerfan1115 7 Posted November 5, 2012 I am so glad your surgery went well. How is post op for you? Thank you. They told me 15 days and one woman was like call in everyday. So I am calling every few days, but the woman was very rude today and told me they don't have to tell me. I am going to keep trying. I would like to get surgery before Thanksgiving due to family functions in December. How long did you take off of work? I am thinking two weeks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steelerfan1115 7 Posted November 5, 2012 Becky, Good luck! Keep us in the loop! I am sure you will be fine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enuff_is_enuff 126 Posted November 5, 2012 Welcome back mzyunique, From what I see all went well! Steelerfan- Hold in there. your answer will come. Try to occupy yourself with other hobbies, or like me, do some school work that I have been slacking on lol . At least you have completed the "jumping through hopps" phase. I think I tend to worry because I just want to make sure I completed all of the requirements. I am on the 3 month process and appartanly am the first that my surgeons office has dealt with. I tell you! Good luck and keep us posted. 1 mzyunique1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steelerfan1115 7 Posted November 6, 2012 I got approved.... Just waiting for my call from the surgeon to schedule surgery.... I hope it is not more than two weeks out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enuff_is_enuff 126 Posted November 6, 2012 Cool. Well hopefully its sooner than later! Have a great day Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mzyunique1 18 Posted November 7, 2012 I am so glad your surgery went well. How is post op for you? Thank you. They told me 15 days and one woman was like call in everyday. So I am calling every few days' date=' but the woman was very rude today and told me they don't have to tell me. I am going to keep trying. I would like to get surgery before Thanksgiving due to family functions in December. How long did you take off of work? I am thinking two weeks?[/quote'] I took off one week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mzyunique1 18 Posted November 7, 2012 I got approved.... Just waiting for my call from the surgeon to schedule surgery.... I hope it is not more than two weeks out Congratulations!!!! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beckysue 3 Posted November 7, 2012 Still waiting. The paper work was actually sent to Aetna on the 1st of November. I called today and was told it is in review and it usually takes a week to 14 days. I was fine all through the six month supervised diet and now I'm so stressing. I hope I hear soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steelerfan1115 7 Posted November 7, 2012 Becky, I would check on Friday which would be nine days! I don't think it is going to be problem. I was worried the whole time but you will def be approved. The disheartening news for me was my surgeon is back up until February. This information has me a little down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beckysue 3 Posted November 7, 2012 Thanks I'll call back Friday. I would be so upset if I got approved and had to wait till February. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steelerfan1115 7 Posted November 12, 2012 Have you heard anything back from Aetna? I am getting fustrated... they first told me November for Surgery. Then it was early January now it is Feburary it is fustrating Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beckysue 3 Posted November 12, 2012 I have not heard from Aetna yet I'm going to call in a little while to check the status. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites