Almost finished with requirements, worried about denial

[puttingme1st 143]

Hi! I have one more nut visit on Monday and then I am all set for insurance approval. I am now starting to overthink everything and am worried about not getting approved. I have a 56 BMI, diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. So, on paper I am a great candidate. I just keep thinking insurance will find one reason to say no. I have Aetna and have done the 3 month path. I am sure I'm just worrying for nothing. Anyone else have Aetna and if so, how hard or easy was approval? Thanks in advance!

[finediva 979]

So why are you choosing to project such negative results? Remember, that which we focus on........ Best.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

all set for insurance approval.

@@puttingme1st

fortunately, it sounds like you have plenty of problems/issue to be approved for surgery

unfortunately - it sounds like you have plenty of problems/issue to be approved for surgery

if your insurance covers all WLS, sounds like you'll be fine

wishing you a new healthier, happier, longer life

good luck

kathy

[CheleLynn45 615]

I have Aetna and was got my approval about 2 weeks after they submitted. Mind you I had to do a 6 month doctor monitored weight loss program, which I started in February. And then in May I received a letter saying that the hospital my surgery would be at was longer under contract with Aetna. Boy was I bummed, actually more bummed than I thought I would be. But then at the end of July they reinstated the contract with the hospital. So I called the doctor back and started back up from where I had left off. I just had to do the psych eval and then the submitted. I really thought I would be denied at first, and was so surprised when they called me this past Monday to tell me I was approved. My surgery is scheduled for November 3, 2014. I am gonna to tell you what my husband keeps telling me.....if you think negative thoughts negative things will happen. I am a big "what if...." person. It's hard but I am trying to be more positive. Hang in there worrying over things you can't control will drive you nuts!! Good Luck!!!