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Congrats! I just got my approval too. Mine took a week though. I have clearances to get until surgery can be scheduled. It's such a relief to get approval though isn't it?

Insurance approved my surgery! I am thrilled. I have to get clearance from my cardiologist and pulmonologist before surgery will be scheduled. They both support the surgery so I am not concerned with clearance as long as my chest x-ray looks good. Pulmonologist can't see me until July 3rd so waiting, waiting, waiting and calling to check on cancellations. THEN, they schedule surgery, pre-op visit and education class. Nurse said about 2 and a half to 3 weeks after clearance until surgery.

Hi, I also have UHC medicare advantage. I just completed All my requirements and my surgeon submits for approval as soon as dr letter gets to them (hopefully tomorrow). The way they explained it to me after approval I have pre-op testing then submit for final approval. My surgeon estimates a month from first submittal until surgery. What pre op testing did you do? What state are you in?