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I was approved by the insurance company and the bariactric psychologist with my bipolar, depression, anxiety disorder. I already had my own psychiatrist but also used the program psychologist for the 6 months I was on the supervised diet. My medicine will have to be adjusted after surgery since non of my meds come in liquid form. I have a better understanding of how my disorder may be impacted after surgery. So just because we may have some psych issues doesn't mean you can't be approved for surgery. I did have to get clearance from my psych doctor for the insurance company and the bariactric doctor. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Me too, the longer it takes, the more nervous you get Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! My date is 9/28! Sent from my SM-T350 using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations, my surgery is 9/28! Sent from my SM-T350 using the BariatricPal App

Got my surgery date 9/28, BCBS approved me in 8 business days Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

September 28th Sent from my SM-T350 using the BariatricPal App

I will have to give myself blood thinner shots for 7 days after surgery per my surgeon. Its standard procedure for the program I am going through. I gave my husband his shots after his sleeve 2yrs ago and it was no big deal, very thin needle. Sent from my SM-T350 using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! I got approved on Wednesday, now I'm waiting on the call for a surgery date. My surgeon schedules a month out so I am probably looking at October. So happy for you! Sent from my SM-T350 using the BariatricPal App

Got my approval today, now just waiting on surgery date. Took about 8 business days for approval. I have BCBS MN. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

BCBS MN required 6 months of supervised diet by PC doctor or dietician. I just got my approval today. It took 8 business days for approval. They told me it could take up to 10 business days for approval. Now I'm just waiting on a surgery date. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

I had a lapascopic hysterectomy in 2001 and just got approved today for surgery, waiting on surgery date. I hope the sleeve is as easy as my hysterectomy was. I rebounded quickly and easily. Very little pain and no complications. Actually, my breast reduction in 2007 was more difficult than the hysterectomy. I wish you the best on your journey. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! My insurance company told me this morning that I am approved, now I have been waiting all morning for the case manager to call me. So excited for you and me! Sent from my SM-T350 using the BariatricPal App

If you setup direct deposit, you can typically have your money in 3 business days. I have fidelity, and it only took 3 days. Sent from my SM-T350 using the BariatricPal App

That's my plan too congrats! Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

My paperwork was submitted yesterday, 8/15 and can take up to 10 business days for processing. My surgeon's schedule is 1 month out, so I am probably looking at end of September or early October. I hate this waiting, I just want to know if I am approved or not. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Good to know, taking 2k daily, shocked at how low my level was. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

I know they do a lot of pre-op lab work and assume any deficiencies are noted and dealt with. I've been on Vitamin d the last 3 months because of the deficiency and hope my level will be good before surgery. I'm waiting on insurance approval as of today. Thanks for the quick response. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Does anyone know if a Vitamin d deficiency might prevent the surgeon from doing the sleeve? Also, how long does it take the body to recover from a deficiency once you start taking your daily vitamin d? Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Okay, thanks for the info, I hope I get my certification soon Sent from my SM-T350 using the BariatricPal App

I have the same insurance, I just finished my last nutrition appt and paperwork will be submitted 8/15/16. Did you do a sleep study? I hope there aren't any issues. How long did it take them to approve you? Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations, I just had my last NUT visit today and they submitted my paperwork this afternoon to the insurance company. Now, the real wait begins. I hope to have surgery in September or October. Sent from my SM-T350 using the BariatricPal App

With most insurance you have your deductible and max out of pocket. For me it was 3k deductible and 5500 max out of pocket. I have bcbs mn. I have met my deductible and real close to meeting my max out of pocket. Once that happens, insurance will pay 100%. Hope this helps! Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Hi Sandy, welcome. I will be going to my last dietitian visit 8/11 and then submitted to insurance for approval. I'm excited and nervous too. My insurance required 6 months too. I have BCBS MN. Sent from my SM-T350 using the BariatricPal App

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