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Congrats.. I am hoping they approve it. I have sleep apnea and high blood pressure. I keep changing my vacation from work so I can use the time. My Dr. put a tentative date of Oct 15 or 16th. I am hoping to have it the last week in Oct.

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That is so me I need to know because I'm trying to set up my vacation for it I had vacation set up for august thinking that it would have gone through but gave that up now I'm on pins and needles waiting and hoping this appeal goes through!

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You should have your sleep study results the very next day... They emailed my results the very next day.. I submitted my appeal on the 7th

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If I dont het approved I am going to be devastated..trying to get all this completed before deductible kicks in again

I called Aetna the day before I found out I was approved. The rep advised that I ask my Dr's nurse representative to call and speak with the nurse reviewing my pre-cert. Within 3 hrs I received the call back from her that I was approved! You may want to do the same. I had been waiting 28 days.

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I did that and nurse told me that was still pending. They hve until the 17th to decide and then I will take it further if they deny it

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I'm still waiting. It's been almost a month now. I'm also still on the waiting list for my sleep test they denied. Waiting for an at home machine. Sure hope this ends positively soon, so I can move forward with my life

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Jessica108 I know this waiting game has to suck really bad. My Dr. submitted my request on Friday Oct 11th. I am BMI 41ish now after losing 24 on the required 90 day diet by Aetna. My paperwork was submitted with a surgery date of 10/29. I do not have any comorbidities and that is what worries me. I hope that they get you the in home machine ASAP so you can get to moving on with the process. Praying and fingers crossed for you.

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Jessica108 I know this waiting game has to suck really bad. My Dr. submitted my request on Friday Oct 11th. I am BMI 41ish now after losing 24 on the required 90 day diet by Aetna. My paperwork was submitted with a surgery date of 10/29. I do not have any comorbidities and that is what worries me. I hope that they get you the in home machine ASAP so you can get to moving on with the process. Praying and fingers crossed for you.

I know, mo too, I have no comorbidities either that is what worries me. Keep me posted on your approval. Fingers crossed!

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Hi, I'm new to this site and I'm anxiously waiting to hear from Aetna. My nutritionist said she received my last exercise report from the Personal Trainer on 09/30. She said it may take up to 3 weeks for an approval/denial. I want to call Aetna and check on the status, but I'm trying to wait out the 3weeks. I guess this is just the nerve racking part....trying hard not pull my hair out!! LOL!!!MMmmmm mnmmmj M

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Hi' date=' I'm new to this site and I'm anxiously waiting to hear from Aetna. My nutritionist said she received my last exercise report from the Personal Trainer on 09/30. She said it may take up to 3 weeks for an approval/denial. I want to call Aetna and check on the status, but I'm trying to wait out the 3weeks. I guess this is just the nerve racking part....trying hard not pull my hair out!! LOL!!!MMmmmm mnmmmj M[/quote']

I know, the waiting game is giving me severe anxiety!

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I concur....LOL ... I submitted my appeal on 10/7 .. I called Aetna on Friday and they confirmed all paper work was received... I try not to think about it but its impossible!!! has anyone appealed? How long did it take for an answer?

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Hi everyone

i'm also waiting for the approval . paperwork was submitted Oct 2.

i called Aetna yesterday they said they haven't received anything.

i immediately called the surgeon's office and the nurse told everything is alright, they received my paperwork and it's PENDING.

BMI : 40

age : 25

suffered from asthma many times and knees pain

My 2 yr history is the only concern because they're from my country.

i'm extremely anxious and can't focus on my studies :(

i hope i don't have to go through the appealing thing because my English is bad and i give up so easily :(

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I call Aetna so much one of the reps gave me the nick name " paper stalker" ....smh that's horrible lol... So when I call I and get him I just say this is the paper stalker

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Ok so called again today and its being reviewed was the answer I was given... OMG ... I just want that green light!!

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Ok so called again today and its being reviewed was the answer I was given... OMG ... I just want that green light!!

So when you call aetna to check your status who do you speak with?

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