Question:
6 month diet and exercise plan with aetna ppo

I have been on my diet and exercise plan for about 1 1/2 months now and the diet is fine but my legs and feet are swelling so bad that I cant even where shoes. Has anyone else ever gotten through this with Aetna PPO?    — tia71769 (posted on November 17, 2004)

November 16, 2004
Hi Tammy...I had to be on the 6mo diet with Aetna ppo...and I did was see a dietian...and weigh in with my dr once a month...I did lose 22lbs in those 6mo. and I was approved on Feb 04 and surgery in May and now 6mo post-op and down 84- keep up the good work..dont try to jump through hoops to surpass it...it does goes fast...oh..and I did walk in my local mall in the mornings as a form of exercise...and drink water...water...really helps...as for your legs...have your pcp check them out..dont take chances...take care and good luck..
   — por2geegurl

November 17, 2004
i did, i went through the 6 months supervised diet and jumped through all the hoops and they approved me soon after the 6 months
   — Mary L.

November 17, 2004
I had Aetna and I did the exercise part by joining the local Y and swimming. I Signed in every day and had them sign that I had exercised so it would be documented. If you cant swim, walk in the water, if you cant afford the Y , tell them , no one is turned down if you need help.Best of luck to you, It is so worth it ..
   — Kathy S.