Waiting on approval from Aetna

[nurseforlapband 11]

Approved today!

[LaLaLucy 22]

Any word joymarie? I called Aetna twice today and it's still pending. Ugh.

[muzical1 85]

I called Aetna and they said mine was pending too they told me that the date they put on my paperwork was for August 4 but I don't know if that's an actual date that I can have surgery on because I know I have to do a 2 week liquid diet? Also when I called the insurance company they told me that West medical submitted my application to them on a Friday but they had to cancel that application because they put outpatient procedure and they said they resubmitted it on the 14th to inpatient procedure so I guess they just made a mistake. It's been a total of 5 days! How many days have you been waiting?

Hey, just checking on you. I'm still sending good thoughts your way for a speedy approval!

[Joymarie333 41]

Approved today!

congratulations to your new journey, i hope everything goes well. My prayers go out to u!!!! So what's the next step? What is the very next thing u have to do?

[Joymarie333 41]

Any word joymarie? I called Aetna twice today and it's still pending. Ugh.

. I called Aetna today they said that my application was still pending but it was on the commissioners desk and I guess he's the very last one that signs off on it so they said I should have an answer within 24 hours I'm just praying for a approval tomorrow because only God knows how I feel in this body for many years! I never thought it would get to this point but life happens and sometimes you just get to a point where you need help! Feeling overwhelmed and depressed but I know better days are to come!!!

[Joymarie333 41]

I called Aetna and they said mine was pending too they told me that the date they put on my paperwork was for August 4 but I don't know if that's an actual date that I can have surgery on because I know I have to do a 2 week liquid diet? Also when I called the insurance company they told me that West medical submitted my application to them on a Friday but they had to cancel that application because they put outpatient procedure and they said they resubmitted it on the 14th to inpatient procedure so I guess they just made a mistake. It's been a total of 5 days! How many days have you been waiting?

Hey, just checking on you. I'm still sending good thoughts your way for a speedy approval!

Thanks for checking up ! It's funny how people so close to you forgets about your feelings and doesn't ever check up. This website has encourage me a whole lot really glad you're here to go through the process with me! How are you feeling? Are you still feeling nauseated? Please excuse the grammar talk I'm talk texting.

[muzical1 85]

I called Aetna and they said mine was pending too they told me that the date they put on my paperwork was for August 4 but I don't know if that's an actual date that I can have surgery on because I know I have to do a 2 week liquid diet? Also when I called the insurance company they told me that West medical submitted my application to them on a Friday but they had to cancel that application because they put outpatient procedure and they said they resubmitted it on the 14th to inpatient procedure so I guess they just made a mistake. It's been a total of 5 days! How many days have you been waiting?

Hey, just checking on you. I'm still sending good thoughts your way for a speedy approval!

Thanks for checking up ! It's funny how people so close to you forgets about your feelings and doesn't ever check up. This website has encourage me a whole lot really glad you're here to go through the process with me! How are you feeling? Are you still feeling nauseated? Please excuse the grammar talk I'm talk texting.

Yes, this site is full of caring people. I was worried when I didn't see any updates from you. One more day and you'll be on your way!

I'm feeling ok. My doctor put me on liquids for a few days to see it it settles. So far it's going well. Having some tests later in the week to make sure everything is ok. Thanks so much for asking.

[Joymarie333 41]

I only plan on taking two weeks off from work do you think I will need more time? How long did you take off of work

[nurseforlapband 11]

Approved today!

congratulations to your new journey, i hope everything goes well. My prayers go out to u!!!! So what's the next step? What is the very next thing u have to do?

Thank you! Super excited. Hang in there they will approve you tomorrow. Well, I have to meet with surgeon this week for preoperative appointment to set up surgery date and to discuss preoperative diet (another hurdle).

[Joymarie333 41]

Please let me know how it goes. Let me know the date u get ????

[LaLaLucy 22]

I called Aetna this morning and it was still pending. I called this afternoon and it was signed by the medical director as approved but hasn't been finalized yet. Whatever that means! Sounds like good news to me so I hope I hear from my doctors office tomorrow. I left them a voice mail. I am scared to be excited right now.

[jenjen2781 30]

@@LaLaLucy be excited!!!! everything will work out.

[jenjen2781 30]

Joymarie333 have you heard anything back from Atena? Keep your head up sometime they're just slow.

[Joymarie333 41]

I called Aetna today and they said I was denied because I didn't show prof of my 3 month weight lose program with Nut but I did and I called the surgeons office and they said don't worry and they will do a peer to peer. Do u know how long it will take for a peer to peer ?

The feeling of hearing the denial word is heartbreaking

[Joymarie333 41]

I called Aetna this morning and it was still pending. I called this afternoon and it was signed by the medical director as approved but hasn't been finalized yet. Whatever that means! Sounds like good news to me so I hope I hear from my doctors office tomorrow. I left them a voice mail. I am scared to be excited right now.

I'm truly happy for u! Keep me posted