Lenamarie301 43 Posted January 3, 2017 I can not believe that my paper work was submitted on Friday 12/30 and today 1/3 I was approved. I am so excited and anxious I don't know what to do. I am scared bur I worked hard for this so I will get over it lol Sent from my SM-G928V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymia 565 Posted January 3, 2017 Really! What insurance do you have? I hope they approve me that fast although they say NJ BCBS is easy, I wonder how prompt they are Let me not say that I need all good vibes in the air... lol Oh yeah congratulations!!! How could I forget to tell you that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lenamarie301 43 Posted January 3, 2017 lol thank you! I have aetna ppo Sent from my SM-G928V using the BariatricPal App Really! What insurance do you have? I hope they approve me that fast although they say NJ BCBS is easy, I wonder how prompt they are Let me not say that I need all good vibes in the air... lol Oh yeah congratulations!!! How could I forget to tell you that! lol Thanks so much. I have aetna ppo Sent from my SM-G928V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auttie101 6 Posted January 3, 2017 I have Aetna ppo too!!! You just gave me hope! Did they call you? Email? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auttie101 6 Posted January 3, 2017 Also, does Aetna require any other testing? Bc I have my 6 months- 1 year visits and a 40 BMI. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Army's girl 4 Posted January 3, 2017 Wow thats awesome! I wish I didn't have to wait 3-6 months. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lenamarie301 43 Posted January 3, 2017 Also, does Aetna require any other testing? Bc I have my 6 months- 1 year visits and a 40 BMI. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I had to do a 4 month diet which I actually did 5 months. I couldn't weight more on my last visit then I did on my first. My BMI is 37 but I have hypertension and sleep apnea Sent from my SM-G928V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lenamarie301 43 Posted January 3, 2017 Wow thats awesome! I wish I didn't have to wait 3-6 months. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I still had to wait a while and do all.of my requirements but as soon as the paper work was submitted they responded and I couldn't be any happier. They tell you in the beginning you they have up to 45 days to respond Sent from my SM-G928V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BubblesOhSoSleeved 129 Posted January 3, 2017 Yall need to get bcbs il...no waiting period lol and congratulations! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lenamarie301 43 Posted January 3, 2017 Yall need to get bcbs il...no waiting period lol and congratulations! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Wow.i wish I would've had that lol Sent from my SM-G928V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pvechiola 195 Posted January 3, 2017 I also have Aetna Better Health in Illinois I hope they approve my paperwork that fast . Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auttie101 6 Posted January 3, 2017 I'm getting a little nervous now. I was down on myself during the holidays. I was with my boyfriends family who are all super fit and I kept wondering to myself "why did he choose me" so of course I ate my feelings. I'm sure I've gained a lot. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BubblesOhSoSleeved 129 Posted January 3, 2017 I'm getting a little nervous now. I was down on myself during the holidays. I was with my boyfriends family who are all super fit and I kept wondering to myself "why did he choose me" so of course I ate my feelings. I'm sure I've gained a lot. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Lol don't worry...im the biggest I'm my family which I used to be the smallest lol Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creatingthenewme 91 Posted January 4, 2017 That's great news! I was approved in under two days and it definitely makes the process much less stressful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moe_2175 33 Posted January 4, 2017 Congrats! I have Aetna as well and was approved right away. My surgery is scheduled for Jan 16 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites