Aetna

[blessed252 9]

Does anyone hve aetna?? If so how successful was u get approve?How long did the approval take?

[fp9107 121]

My approval took about three weeks. They require you to do either a three month or six month route. I did the three month route and it really took about six months. They require you to meet with a nutritionist once a month for three months and also to meet with a exercise specialist once a month for three months as well. I also had three classes that were two hours a piece that my doctor and the hospital required me to attend. I also had to attend a support group meeting. I had to meet with a psychologist as well, that was part of the doctors requirements for me to get into the plan. There were also labs and a sonagram and swallow tests as well. It was very hard to work all of these appointments in and still work a full time job. If you have any questions about the process please ask. I actually knew I was approved before my doctor did. Good luck.

[LivingForGod 111]

Well I have Aetna and im currently going through the process now. At first I had to do the 3 month route but for some reason it was changed to 6 months. But I had to do a sleep study, endoscopy, psych eval, ekg, labs, and will have to do some tyoe of breath test. I also had to do see a pulmonary doctor for clearance because I have sleep apnea and oncologists(because my hemoglobin was low). I think it depends on what ever your job has written up with the insurance. I do however know a few people that have had the surgery and it only took around a week to get an approval. Good luck to you in your process!!

BE BLESSED!!!!

[FRED1977 186]

I have Aetna went through True Results and it took 4 months. I was approved first time.

[blessed252 9]

My approval took about three weeks. They require you to do either a three month or six month route. I did the three month route and it really took about six months. They require you to meet with a nutritionist once a month for three months and also to meet with a exercise specialist once a month for three months as well. I also had three classes that were two hours a piece that my doctor and the hospital required me to attend. I also had to attend a support group meeting. I had to meet with a psychologist as well' date=' that was part of the doctors requirements for me to get into the plan. There were also labs and a sonagram and swallow tests as well. It was very hard to work all of these appointments in and still work a full time job. If you have any questions about the process please ask. I actually knew I was approved before my doctor did. Good luck.

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Thanks fr yr response..I hve did all my requirements.Just waiting fr papers to be submitt.I only had to do 3 months.I saw where Aetna states u cant gain no weight during the progress.I hve gain 8lbs so im soooo nerves try to lose it..So ready to be on the loser bench!

[LesIsMore 22]

I have Aetna also. I finished my 3 month program and lost 7 pounds. However, during my last appt with my dr. He tells me he's leaving the practice, so now I'm frustrated and hoping I don't have to start all over with a new doc. Was hoping to leave with a surgery date, but now I need to start looking into a new doc that will accept the program paper work I completed with my old dr. I've gained 4 of the pounds I lost because of the stress. Have an appt next fri. If they accept me, do you think Aetna will have a problem with me gaining some of he wait back?

[blessed252 9]

Ok...so I went to last class today an we was told Aetna called them yesterday an added a requirement you MUST lose weight while doing this program.They didnt say how much.

[blessed252 9]

Woa hoo!!! Papers submited today! Now im patiently waiting!

[DangerousD 77]

I have Aetna and after the last class tomorrow that is required by my doctor, it will be submitted and then will be a waiting game. Have you heard anything yet?

[blessed252 9]

No..i hvent.i went on website to check an didnt see anything..i hate this waiting game!

[LesIsMore 22]

No..i hvent.i went on website to check an didnt see anything..i hate this waiting game!

where on the site should it appear?

[blessed252 9]

where on the site should it appear?

I was told by under claims!

[jinxxy5 151]

It will not appear under claims until after you had your surgery and Aetna processes the claims. To my knowledge there is no place to view your pre-certs. I was approved last Thursday (It took 13 days), you can call the number on your card and they will transfer to the pre-certification dept. Then you can ask for their direct line and check back periodically for movement on your file. Hope that helps!

[blessed252 9]

It will not appear under claims until after you had your surgery and Aetna processes the claims. To my knowledge there is no place to view your pre-certs. I was approved last Thursday (It took 13 days)' date=' you can call the number on your card and they will transfer to the pre-certification dept. Then you can ask for their direct line and check back periodically for movement on your file. Hope that helps![/quote']

Thanks soooo much! I will gve it two weeks b4 i start bugging them!

[blessed252 9]

Woot! Woot!...I got my approval frn aetna.surgey Oct 29 th so excited! Tht was fast 2 buss days!