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I was wondering if anyone had Aetna insurance? I started all of the formalities in August of last year and I still dont have an approval for surgery. It's always something different every time I call them.....They just want me to give up...but guess what...I'm not......:lol:

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we have submitted paper work from my drs a total of 3 times now and every time they say soemthing different.....i have done everything that they have told me i need to do...Dr Chris Dyas in Mobile is my surgeon

I have aetna. this is what the website says

Obesity Surgery

have you done everything that they require? who is your surgeon? im getting mine very soon! dont give up! keep at em!

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you should call them everyday if you have to! My surgeon has a lady that does all that stuff for us! Good luck!

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i do ...i have called them every day for a week now...and my dr also has a insurance lady that is awesome....she told me today that she would submit the paper work every day if she had to

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I have Aetna. I am just now finishing the 3 month diet and exercise program. I've completed all of the pre-op testing. I believe my surgeon is going to file paperwork in early May after my final doctor visit. I have 4 of the comorbidities and a BMI of 41. I am curious of how responsive they will be. I hate seeing stories like yours. -- Tom from Ohio

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