Keep your fingers crossed!!
Thanks guys.......that means a lot to me. I checked with the post office today and Aetna got it this morning at 5:27am.....that's early for delivering mail.
Lap-RNY
4/23/08 ~Waiting for Insurance Approval 5/09/08 ~ Denied!!!!
5/29 ~ Appeal Denied! 10/10/08 ~ Sent Appeal off to Aetna-waiting again
10/28/08 ~ Denied again on 10/23/08
10/28/08 ~ Hired a Bariatric Attorney
1/12/09 ~ External Review board is deciding for Aetna
2/20/09 ~ APPROVED!
3/10/09 ~ Surgery date
4/23/08 ~Waiting for Insurance Approval 5/09/08 ~ Denied!!!!
5/29 ~ Appeal Denied! 10/10/08 ~ Sent Appeal off to Aetna-waiting again
10/28/08 ~ Denied again on 10/23/08
10/28/08 ~ Hired a Bariatric Attorney
1/12/09 ~ External Review board is deciding for Aetna
2/20/09 ~ APPROVED!
3/10/09 ~ Surgery date
Good Luck. There is no reason any insurance co. should turn this surgery down for someone who needs it. Iam sure they have made their money back just on the pills and doctors visits we don't have anymore. Good Luck and hope to see you at the next meeting with terrific news.
Losing one day at a time Neal ;-)>