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My update aka revsion with Aetna Insurance



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:wink1: This is a cross post - as I posted it on the Insurance list too

Just wanted to give you all an update on my status

I am scheduled for my Upper GI on Friday 7/2....(I so dread this -- but I will force myself to drink extra Water after - because the barium sticks to my small intestines like cement & last time I got a small bowel impaction - and all the OTC stuff only treats the lower intentines and it took months for the barium to exit :smile1:)

My doc appoint with my Band Doc is on Thursday 7/8. I am getting my PCP letter and I will write a letter -- so all will be ready for my 7/8 appointment

I am optimistic, but realistic... but the good news is my insurance pays for a revision - so I am keeping my fingers crossed that my doc agrees my band problems warrant a revision at this time.

How are the other AETNA insurance revisions gals going with their process?

Donna -- with a pain in the a** Lapband (2007) lost 80 - hoping for a revision to the Sleeve to loose the next 100 (w/o the pain and misery of the band)

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I am getting ready to get a revision to VSG on July 29th. Aetna approved my revision in May. I'm not sure what my doctor submitted as I didn't have to go to the nutrionist or pcp. I have had 2 upper GI's in the past 3 years though. Maybe they sent those in. I'm sooo nervous though, I have doubts every now and than regarding if I'm doing the right thing.

Maybe you should ask the surgeon's office to send in a pre-determination letter.

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