How long did it take for you to get approved?

swstacey1977 · October 7, 2007

just curious, i am in the waiting process and i wanted some idea's on how long it can take before you are approved for the surgery. i know most insurance companies take their time. i have AETNA PPO. anyone else out there covered with AENTA? thanks

linksmom · October 8, 2007

Hi, I have Aetna PPO also. I'm in the final stages of my hoop jumping. I had to do a 3month diet and exercise program with my physician for my company to consider approving me. I have one more visit with the dtr. After that the insurance company through my lap-band dtrs. clinic send it in to my insurance. They say for me it can take anywhere from 4-12 weeks to get word back, yay or nay. All I know is that I hope their not Dicks and refuse me and make me have to work for their approval with appeals. But they do cover it 90% after my deductible of $250. So maybe there will be no problems. Good luck Susan:cool:

Gladtobefree · October 9, 2007

I also have aetna ppo and waiting for approval

Bellarose · October 10, 2007

:)Hi Everyone,

I just signed up to this site and am seeing my doctor tomorrow to discuss the lap band option for me. I am in Michigan and have health insurance through M-Care. I am fairly certain my decision is made whether to have the surgery or not, but I would like any input from anyone as to the time frame of recovery, any risks that you have experienced through surgery that they mention, as well as recovery time and weight loss. Basically I want any info anyone can give.. Anyone up for a little typing ???

Thanks so much!!!!