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Thanks Zan I am keeping my fingers crossed this is the only thing I am waiting on then my doctor will schedule me for surgery! I am glad I joined this group. I will keep everyone updated:) I am keeping a positive attitude.

Hoping and Praying

Karla

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I did it!!! MY bmi is at a 41:) I just did my psych exam this afternoon and they will submit it to my doctor by wednesday. I a not sure what comes after that. I gues the approval letter from UHC. Then a date for surgery. I am so excited.

Good work! It's funny how a person can be so happy to have a BMI over 41! I was the same way...

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Well i am doing the waiting game now. The insurance received my paper work and it is being processed. I hope I get approved this time.

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How long did they say it will take to to hear yes or no?I just this last year got my BMI above 35 so I decided to try to get the surgery approved.I was denied the first two times.I did manage to get it approved or we were changing to United next year.

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I have heard of people going in for a weighing with ankle weights on. Ever thought of a little deception? I was at a BMI of 36 and I have Aetna Insurance...so I just went self pay. But if there was a chance of me getting it paid for by insurance, I would have done anything.

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