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I am on cloud 9 right now...I just found out the BCBS of Florida approved me for the surgery with no 6 month waiting/dr. supervised diet requirement! Holy crap! I was expecting to have to pay out of pocket...They just saved me $13,500!!!

I just had to share! :thumbup:

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Good for you!! BCBS of Florida must have changed their policy. 5 yrs ago when I had BCBS Florida, we received a notice that effective Jan 1 the following year, they were no longer going to cover anything weight loss related... Glad to see that they have seen the light!!

I am on cloud 9 right now...I just found out the BCBS of Florida approved me for the surgery with no 6 month waiting/dr. supervised diet requirement! Holy crap! I was expecting to have to pay out of pocket...They just saved me $13,500!!!

I just had to share! :thumbup:

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Congratulations on the approval! I have BCBS in Indiana and they approved me within 3 days. My surgery is schedule for tomorrow and I'm excited! Good luck to you!:thumbup:

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Congratulations on the approval! I have BCBS in Indiana and they approved me within 3 days. My surgery is schedule for tomorrow and I'm excited! Good luck to you!:thumbup:

Best of luck to you! How was the pre-op diet for you? I am totally mentally psyching myself up for it and I still have 1 month to go before I start. BCBS of Florida approved me in 2 days. Shocked the hell out of me! Please keep us updated on your progress!

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The pre-diet for me was good. I was very excited to get going and determined not to let it bother me. My only concern now, is I am getting a cold and I'm hoping they won't delay the surgery. I'll find out tomorrow morning. I'll keep you posted on the results.

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