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I did get a chance. Tell them that you would prefer I speak with her directly. Remember this service is something you or your spouse pay for, you're the customer

I have this appointment coming up as well, thanks for asking, as I was wondering the same. I am excited!

Call them like it's your job. Ask to speak to medical management, and have them transfer you to the nurse reviewing your case.

Dr. Schwack is also my doctor, he is seriously adorable

In fact before even finding out the details of my plan, my doctors office immediately made me 6 monthly appointments. I didn't think this was right, so I called and took matters into my own hands. I called my insurance and the first thing they asked was... What client does your insurance come from? I said PepsiCo and she said, oh, then yes, you DO NOT need a six month pre op diet. I communicated this to my docs office, they swore I was freaking insane, and didn't know my ass from my elbow in their business, I asked them to submit it anyways with all other requirements completed (primary doc recommendation, psychologist, nutritionist, endoscopy, etc.) and it was approved within four days... BOOM!

Cchapman6 yes you may ask It is Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, through PepsiCo. Contrary to my doctor's office belief, it turns out that your employer has a lot to do with the procedures the insurance will cover. For example BCBS premium plan of PepsiCo, might cover this surgery 90% without a 6 month pre-diet period, while BCBS of... Idk... Coca cola , covers it at the same percentage but with a mandatory 6 months. Hope this helped!

Thanks Woo woo! Blogging is definitely out of my comfort zone, but so was surgery so... I am changing my life once and for all!!! XO

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Hello everyone, I am still pending a surgery date, I have done all requirements but the psychologist (have appt in three day) I feel so anxious in the most negative way possible. I am starting to become slightly depressed and don't wanna go anywhere bc I don't wanna be seen at this weight anymore. I have not been able to sleep and have been so distracted at work bc all I can think about is not being this heavy. There is so much waiting and I am not blessed with patience in this life please help!

I feel like I totally wanna do this because the wait is just killing me, my God. It would help to know the surgery date so that I don't end up liquid dieting for 2 months =/ My psych appointment is tomorrow so I am hoping that they call me for a surgery scheduling two to three days after, otherwise I will be calling them lol

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