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  1. Horizon Nj Health (medicaid)

    By Jennalee058,
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  2. Horizon Nj Health bcbs

    By Pinkgirl1234,
    • 0 replies
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  3. HORIZON NJ HEALTH BCBS !

    By Brittany Paige,
    • 3 replies
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  4. Horizon NJ Health BCBS ..Really a 12 month wait?

    By Brittany Paige,
    • 12 replies
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  5. horizon nj health-medicaid

    By xxm4ndaaxx,
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  6. Horizon NJ Health, 12 month wait?

    By Thick'n'Thin,
    • 275 replies
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  7. Hospital bill

    By kara2010,
    • 5 replies
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  8. Hospital bill

    By beachbum112,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,091 views

  9. Hospital bill stress!

    By Smjnranrk,
    • 5 replies
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  10. Hospital Bill!!! How freaking insane!!!!!

    By Firefly2,
    • 15 replies
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  11. Hospital Billing

    By Kbaby83,
    • 7 replies
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  12. Hospital checks if I'm pregnant at 61 years old!!!

    By Vivinthewoods,
    • 4 replies
    • 805 views

  13. Hospital Double Dipping??

    By 4re4me,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,096 views

  14. Hospital is not going to submit to BCBSM until my Surgery Date?

    By IJustWant2BeALoser,
    • 4 replies
    • 545 views

  15. Hospitil costs

    By Grider,
    • 0 replies
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  16. Houston bandsters>>>>

    By nwoodard979,
    • 0 replies
    • 605 views

  17. how about b/c b/s of nj

    By LA chula27,
    • 0 replies
    • 757 views

  18. How am I supposed to document all of my previous weight loss attempts?

    By keddykat75,
    • 9 replies
    • 683 views

  19. How Are You Notified?

    By NCHope,
    • 2 replies
    • 590 views

  20. How Can I Fight Denial Bc Too Low Bmi?

    By DreamsOfSkinny,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,044 views

  21. How Can I Get the Ball Rolling?

    By clovermeg,
    • 7 replies
    • 967 views

  22. how did u get money to self pay?

    By KRYSTL166,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,122 views

  23. How did you finance?

    By ccweeks,
    • 6 replies
    • 951 views

  24. How did you get approved with an H M O?

    By 2bfit,
    • 0 replies
    • 514 views

  25. How did you get approved with an H M O?

    By 2bfit,
    • 0 replies
    • 647 views

  26. how did you pay your portion?

    By lindac80,
    • 6 replies
    • 839 views

  27. How do I check claim status for fed bcbs

    By sugabear_440,
    • 4 replies
    • 569 views

  28. How Do I Do The 6 Month Diet ?

    By ebonisekim,
    • 8 replies
    • 794 views

  29. How do I make this happen?

    By Mega_100,   
    • 6 replies
    • 1,086 views

  30. How do I obtain affordable insurance if I have none yet?

    By Inkyneedle,
    • 1 reply
    • 592 views

  31. How do I pay my bills?

    By GipsyGirl,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,475 views

  32. How do you appeal?

    By diggity,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,580 views

  33. How do you find a covered surgeon?

    By sassfordays,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,832 views

  34. How does health insurance REALLY work?

    By tinksmom,
    • 2 replies
    • 882 views

  35. How does insurance and employer exclusion work?

    By Gone4Now,
    • 3 replies
    • 598 views

  36. How Does Payment work after the deductible? UHC

    By cassyV,   
    • 8 replies
    • 2,627 views

  37. How does someone who has had a bankruptsy qualify for a medical loan for surgery

    By calunda,
    • 2 replies
    • 851 views

  38. How does the appeal process work?

    By skb123,
    • 1 reply
    • 691 views

  39. How does this work?

    By mrucker,
    • 2 replies
    • 810 views

  40. How fast was your Aetna approval?

    By TN_Gal,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,530 views

  41. How fast were you approved by insurance (TriCare) or others?

    By SusieC,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,791 views

  42. How Good/fast Is Empire Bcbs Ppo Of Ny As Far As Gastric Sleeve Surgery Approval Times?

    By Tana_Q,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,428 views

  43. How I am Paying for my surgery!

    By AudsMom,
    • 1 reply
    • 759 views

  44. How I got my sleeve approved.

    By mctaverne,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,447 views

  45. how i got UHC to pay for my sleeve :)

    By skinnycupcake13,
    • 4 replies
    • 835 views

  46. How likely am I to be considered for VSG?

    By Ready4aNewLife,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,196 views

  47. How long ??

    By sylvia42,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,026 views

  48. How long after approval for surgery date

    By snowbear,
    • 0 replies
    • 790 views

  49. How long before approval letter expires?

    By CarpeDiem129,
    • 1 reply
    • 831 views

  50. How long between approval and having a date scheduled?

    By keddykat75,
    • 6 replies
    • 552 views

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    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
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    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      Bought a treadmill and some 5 lb weights. Time to get off my butt and get moving!
      · 1 reply
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        That's a great choice! 😊

    • DaisyChainOz

      DaisyChainOz

      Surgery done!  Really looking forward to the next chapter 🥳😁
      · 3 replies
      1. GreenTealael

        GreenTealael

        Congratulations!!🎉

      2. Bugzy46

        Bugzy46

        Congrats

      3. Alisa_S

        Alisa_S

        Fantastic! Best of luck to you & I hope you're healing nicely & not having much pain!🙏

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