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New here and just submitted my paperwork to the insurance company.. Papers were submitted 5-5-2014 and I still havent heard anything back.. was wondering how long it took for everyone else!! Going a little crazy waiting!!!!!

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I also have Aetna. The person I sit across from at work started the paper process a couple of weeks after I did. He got approved in a couple of weeks and I am still waiting. I am into it about 8 weeks at this point. Hurry up and wait!!!

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I have Aetna and I was told by several reps that Aetna has 30 days to approve or deny a person for surgery.

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You could always call Aetna. I ended up having to do that and got my approval this way. They gave me a confirmation number to give to the doctor and this allowed me to get my date of surgery set.

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I have Aetna also. My BMI is 36. I applied with the O-band center and they claim I am pre approved based on my co morbidity and previous band removal. I have an appointment next week with a surgeon. I'll report back once I meet them

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Mine took about a month. So far the waiting has been the worst part of the process.

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