Approved!

[Kelsey Marie 49]

So today was Day 12 of waiting, I couldn't take it any longer, so I called Aetna and I spoke with the sweetest woman in the world (and yes, she would have been the sweetest regardless of the outcome). I had to wait on hold for about 5 minutes while she looked up the information, but finally she told me that I had been approved to have the surgery!

Tears started pouring. I asked her to confirm it, and she said yes again. I told her that she had just given me the best news in the world and that if I could, I would hug her.

I've reached out to my coordinator at the office and he said the scheduler will be reaching out to me soon to schedule my Pre-Op and Surgery. It's all happening!

[Doubletruble#2 18]

I'm so happy for you. I know I will definitely cry also when I get my approval. I have Aetna also and hope everything goes smoothly. I wish you the best of luck, God bless.

[Kelsey Marie 49]

@@Doubletruble#2 My advice would be once everything is submitted is call them daily! All of my stuff was submitted on the 4th, and people told me to call, but I was too scared. When I called today, she told me that it had been approved on the 6th, the paperwork just hasn't made it's way out yet. So call!

[gpmed 623]

@@Kelsey Marie Congratulations! That's great news!!

@@Doubletruble#2 I hope it goes smoothly for you! I have Aetna insurance as well and the insurance coordinator at my clinic said they're one of the better ones they work with. The coordinator submitted my paperwork on a Tuesday and the approval came through two days later on Thursday. He said it was a record for them.

[Madtownsunshine17 42]

Congrats! Isn't that the best feeling? I didn't call because I was at work, but I like Aetna's chat feature through the Aetna Navigator portal. That's one way I found out! I found it easier than calling.

[Cervidae 2,389]

Feels amazing, doesn't it?! Indescribably, to finally have proof that it's happening. I cried too the day I went in for the last surgeon meeting and scheduled my surgery. Just had the actual surgery this past Monday the 17th. Could not be happier and more hopeful about the future! Congratulations on your approval! Everything is about to get crazy, stressful, and completely wonderful! Keep us updated.

[funkecoldmedina 49]

@@Kelsey Marie Ok you convinced me to call! My paperwork was submitted on Monday(8/17/15). Maybe mine is just sitting there too, I guess you don't know unless you try

[Kelsey Marie 49]

Surgery scheduled for August 27th! One week!

[LoggedOutForGood 233]

@@Kelsey Marie Woo, congratulations!!! I cried when I was told I was approved too, it was the best feeling ever! I just had my last pre-op visits today with my Dietician & surgeon and now I just liquid diet & wait for my day

Good luck and keep us posted on how things go!! xo

[rnytiffany 33]

So today was Day 12 of waiting, I couldn't take it any longer, so I called Aetna and I spoke with the sweetest woman in the world (and yes, she would have been the sweetest regardless of the outcome). I had to wait on hold for about 5 minutes while she looked up the information, but finally she told me that I had been approved to have the surgery!

Tears started pouring. I asked her to confirm it, and she said yes again. I told her that she had just given me the best news in the world and that if I could, I would hug her.

I've reached out to my coordinator at the office and he said the scheduler will be reaching out to me soon to schedule my Pre-Op and Surgery. It's all happening!

Hi ! Congrats! I have a question! I also have Aetna, were you required to see an exercise specialist or anything exercise related? Did you have to submit proof of previous weight loss attempts?

Edited September 17, 2015 by kirklandt89

[Kelsey Marie 49]

@ I didn't have to see an exercise specialist or submit proof of prior tries. I know that the first time I spoke with my nutritionist, we went over everything I tried. I also went over that stuff with my surgeon and the psychologist. The one thing I did have to submit was my weight from the last 3 (?) years, which I received from my doctor and submitted to the coordinator. Usually the surgeons office is able to get it from your GP but my GP was moving offices at the time so it was difficult for them to get the documents they needed, so I just went and got them.