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Im so nervous. I finished everything and got my surgery datę. Just waiting on aetna approval .. My surgery is supposed to be in 2 1/2 weeks in syosset hospital in ny

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I just got my approval yesterday from Aetna my surgery is scheduled for 4/4. Yeah

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Oh woww. That's great news.. You given me hope. I hope mine gets approved too

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This was me last week. Approval came rather quickly though with aetna... File received and case opened Friday. Approved by Monday afternoon!!! Good luck!!!!

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Woww oh Im so happy for u guys.. Still waiting for mine.. I hope it goes through .. I'm gonna call syosset in a couple of min.. To find out

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Ok so just called and they said they sent the papers to Aetna this morning. Just waiting for a response.. I'm crossing fingers!

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My Aetna approval came in about a week. They did not request any additional information other than what the doctor sent it.

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Hi Jocy,

Good Luck to you! I have Aetna too but I just started my journey, I should be done by mid June. I'm a lil concerned about the low BMI but my Doc says the diabetes and HBP will get me approved. For those already approved, praying safe and speedy recovery. Be Blessed!! :-)

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U don't have to worry about your bmi and you hbp. Mine was low and he said I shouldn't worry. Just try to move fast with all your pre requisites because I thought it was easy and it took long for me. A lot of doctors to see and lots of tests.. Good luck

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Hi Jocy, my approval took two weeks with aetna. Hang in there... Keep us posted. I know the waiting game is hard. I was sleeved 3/12.

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Woww I know. I'm just nervous because my surgery is supposed to be April 17th.. Almost there. But tell me how was your surgery , how's everything going for you?

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Hi Jocy, the date is getting closer.., any word from Aetna? I am doing ok, was rough for me on the liquid phase but getting better every day. Keep me posted.

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Hi back. I'm happy for u .. No news yet. But I or a call from registration from the hospital and so my pre surgery testing is on the 4th. Hope everything turns out for the better

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Good luck with the wait! I used Aetna too... I think I called them every night lol! Finally though they had my approval and I actually called my surgeon's office and told them. They then called the insurance for the code and I had my date the same day :) I was sooo excited! It won't be long now!

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