I'm a newbie too.. just joined yesterday.. but I've been preparing for this for over 6 month now.. (although it feels like I'm been waiting all my life). I have Aetna and I followed all their requirements now I sit and wait for my coordinator to tell me she's ready to submit the request for approval. Like JDUB414 my dr. also put down all the monthly report that I did a 15 -20 minutes treadmill workout 3-4 times a week. He also but down that I was on diet pills and a low cal diet. (1500-2000) a day. What bothers me so much about Aetna is that they require you see a dietitian but they wouldn't cover the charge unless I paid my medical deductible first. ...
Oh well right now I'm just preparing myself mentally for the surgery (being optimistic that they WILL approve) & reading all I can on this site to help me out!!.. good luck to you and i hope for the best !!