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Does everyone have to go through the 6 month nutrition and doctor supervised weight loss visits? I have Aetna, or just recently got insurance through Aetna and would like to get the surgery. Do you know how much Aetna covers?

I only have a three month pre-op diet with Aetna. So far they have been great about paying for my pre-op tests and doctor's appointments.

Well that is great to know! From reading a lot of posts it scares me that it is going to be a hassle. Do you know how much Aetna covers? That is so exciting that you are about to submit. Our insurance goes into affect on Aug. 1st. I'm hoping to set up my first appointment with the dr. that week. Are you doing yours through your PCP or the surgeon?

     I am going through my surgeon. I a very lucky in that my plan pays 100% of the pre-op test performed and submitted by the hospital and because my hospital is in-network all I will pay is $250 co-pay. As far as my surgeon I pay at each monthly visit the specialist co-pay which is like $25. I know that I am blessed with this particular plan. Check with the company to make sure that they do not have a WLS waiver.

     If you go to Aetna.com and search bariatric surgery you will see their qualfications for acceptance. I know of a couple of people who have Aetna that received approval within a week and a half--so not all is lost with Aetna. Since you are getting a new plan, I would seriously look over each one to find which one has the best hospitalization.

     I hope you find this helpful. Aetna plays well with others as long as you follow their rules to the "T" and jump through all of their hoops.

Steph