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  1. Getting in touch with Viscio Law

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  2. Cigna and AIGB

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  3. Need help figuring this out, please

    By CSinTX,
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  4. Need secondary insurance for Medicare..Help

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  5. Aetna 2 year/24 mo. look back--does it mean 24 mo??

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  6. How long does approval process take for BCBS of TX

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  7. CIGNA 6 month period

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  8. Can anyone help????

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  9. UHC denial - please help!!!

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    • 6 replies
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  10. Pacificare PPO in california

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  11. Looking for Advice with UHC

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  12. Southern health insurance

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  13. DMHC and IMR in California

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  14. Hospital Double Dipping??

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  15. UHC - Now Approves VSG!!!!!

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  16. JPMorgan Chase employees

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  17. BCBS of TX - 5 years proof

    By bamagirl36526,
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  18. Cigna of TN, WLS on exceptions list

    By MountainMama,
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  19. Just submitted my information to Cigna.

    By tcbgirl,
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  20. Submitted!

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  21. Chances of Getting Approved??

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  22. Bcbs tx

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  23. What state are you in

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  24. Insurance worries me

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  25. Tml

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  26. Why are there so many health care jobs compared to others?

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  27. Anybody have Empire blue epo ca

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  28. List of Insurance companies and VSG coverage policies?

    By WeekendWarrior,
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  29. Trying to get insurance after the being banded

    By kirafiki,
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  30. Sample PCP Referral Letter?

    By Lizstar319,
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  31. Approved after 14 months

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  32. Anyone with Western Health Advantage?

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  33. Pending review?

    By Taegan,
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  34. Triwest????

    By Taegan,
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  35. What are my chances of getting approved???

    By CSinTX,
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  36. If triwest denies you>>>do you get a lawyer?

    By Taegan,
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  37. Approved In 3 Days

    By Tiera,
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  38. Cigna

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  39. How long did it take for a Tricare approval?

    By brat7169,
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  40. Pre-op Diets approved by Insurances and dr letter

    By swish,
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  41. Tax write off for lapband?

    By claire0823,
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  42. Cigna and fills question??

    By doubleg71,
    • 0 replies
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  43. tricare standard... no referral needed was told?

    By heidsz,
    • 4 replies
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  44. Hospital checks if I'm pregnant at 61 years old!!!

    By Vivinthewoods,
    • 4 replies
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  45. Tricare Prime in Dallas/ Ft Worth

    By theglassmanswife,
    • 2 replies
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  46. Looking For The Right Insurance To Buy

    By Rblueyz,
    • 0 replies
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  47. Sample letters: Recommendation letters from PCP

    By jaredsdad,
    • 2 replies
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  48. What if insurance doesn't cover - can you still appeal?

    By kim_aba,
    • 1 reply
    • 647 views

  49. Bcbs

    By fatgal78,
    • 1 reply
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  50. How long did it take to get approved by BCBS?

    By jessress87,
    • 10 replies
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    • cryoder22

      cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
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    • BetterLeah

      BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
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