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Yesterday I confirmed that my doctor sent the referral into my insurance company so I assumed it would be at least a week until I heard anything. Well today I received a call from the ghc bariatric surgery office scheduling an interview with the head nurse. I was told that she is going to discuss my surgery options and explain the entire program. I don't want to assume, over-think, or stress on this. I'm glad that they got my referral and I'm hoping that the phone interview is just another step in the right direction. Maybe they just want to confirm that I'm serious before making me drive down to Bellevue, which is over an hour away from where I live. See, here I go worrying about it. Thankfully I have some other things going on with work and at home to distract me. Unfortunately one of those things is my carpal tunnel, which was just diagnosed and is slowly driving me mad. Just when I thought I was as crazy as I could possibly be, I go ahead and surprise myself tongue.gif



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I know its hard, but try to be patient. Do whatever they ask you. Are you self pay or insurance? Do you know if you have to do any programs to get approved? I had to do a 90 day diet/exercise/nutrtion program then a pysch eval for Aetna. And now im in the waiting process....waiting while the insurance company will or will not approve the decision that could change my life!! I completely understand how you feel. I occupy my time in here a lot with questions I may have or just looking at others who have met their goal weights (some of their pictures are really inspiring!). Dont feel alone though, we ALL have had to go through some hoops for this. :D

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Hi, I am hoping that insurance will cover it, but I have to jump through their hoops, which I am going to do. I have to join an exercise/diet program that the insurance has as well as all the testing and counseling, and support groups which the closest one is an hour away. I'm hoping that next Tuesday I will know more after I talk to the head nurse. I'm ready to get started everything that I have to do. Did you hear back from your insurance?? I do the same thing, I keep looking at before and after pictures and am determined to not let them discourage me. Good Luck to you and thank you for your post!

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