Just Beginning

lonestar5212 · October 21, 2007

:rolleyes:Attended a seminar and have had my first consultation. Ins. does cover BMI of 40 or 35-40 with one co-morbidity. I am BMI 41, and have diabetes, so I should be good to go. Have to have a psyc eval., see a nutritionist, and do 4 months of a supervised diet and exercise program, and supply health history. Once all of the above have been done, how long does the insurance co. take to make the approval decision? I have Aetna. I guess I am trying to figure out what month I might expect to have surgery. Also, the insurance company literature regarding this requirement for the 4 month supervised diet and exercise program states that they believe this will demonstrate patient's willingness to comply with post-op medical care and dietary restrictions. What kind of weight loss do you think they are looking for during that time? Is there a too little or too much number I should be thinking about? Thanks for all the help.

Also, how do ya'll do those cute little tickers?

BMI 41

Surgeon will be Dr. Marsden

SW 242:o

MissSac · October 22, 2007

Once all of my info was received by the insurance company it took a whole 48 hours to get the surgery approved (my BMI is 53) I scheduled my surgery for 2 months later strictly because I am a teacher and didn't want to miss to many days with my lovely flowers.

good luck!