Question on 3 month option with aetna

I choose the three month option. I had my first appointment with the Doctor, I go see the nutritionist tomorrow. My question is: What is an excercise therapist. What or my options for this requirement? I looked unto getting a personal trainer, but that is to expensive. What did you guys do to meet that requirement?

Aetna just approved me after the 3-month regimen.  I enrolled in an all-inclusive program where I met with a nurse, doctor, and dietician weekly.  I just had to keep track of my physical activity - no one had to sign me in, watch me exercise, or anything else like that.  I just tried to burn 2,000 calories a week.   I was most nervous about the exercise portion of the regimen, however.

I have heard of people fulfilling this requirement by going to the gym and asking the front-desk people to sign that they were there.  Alternatively, you can keep a log of exactly what you do, daily, and then talk to your doctor and nutritionist about it at each visit.

Good luck.  That was the most nerve-wracking part about this whole thing.

Ok well then I am heading in the right direction. I joined a gym and the trainer there agreed to document my progress. Thank you that helped clear my confusion. How long did it take for yr approval?

Hi - I have Aetna and I had surgery along with my three kids.  We all were approved doing the 3 month multidisciplinary program.  Two of us were denied at first and I had to appeal but it was overturned.  I have documentation I can send you if you have questions about what is required. 

You don't need to see an exercise therapist, we simply documented our exercise with our physician. although, we did see a dietician who also was an ercise specialist and she documented our exercise program. 

I will send you a PM with further info of how we got approved though Aetna and if you have questions feel free to PM me!

Nan