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Just submitted all my paper work now the waiting begins! So nervous!!!

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I just dropped my paper work off at the post office... I hope my insurance approves me im 5 1'' 225 with BMI of 41 I believe . I know my cholesterol is high,Im also hypothyroid,and have pcos(insulin resistant) my insurance is bcbs. Wish me luck.

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Thanks!

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Maybe we can be Lap band buddys :D

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Good luck! I'm 5 5" 255lbs I think my bmi is 42. I also have bcbs. I hope it doesn't take to long for both of us! I started my journey on aug. 24th and I hope to have surgery before April 1st when my deductible resets!

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Good luck! I'm waiting also, I think they sent it in last Thursday. I have BCBS also....they said to expect 2-3 weeks before we hear. I hope they surprise us and do it much sooner!! Hope you hear soon!

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I called after a week to check on things. I suggest doing this as they had no record of my paperwork??? After that call I was approved 2 days later!!

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Thanks I think I'm gonna do that!

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I was submitted about two weeks ago to Anthem BCBS. I had heard nothing by last Friday, so I called and left a message to check on my status. I received a call from my bariatric coordinator today and got a message that said she had exciting news for me... Of course when I called back, I found she was on Eastern time and she was gone. I can't wait to hear from her tomorrow! If the exciting news is not an approval (how could it not be?!), then I don't know what I'll do!

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My paperwork was submitted 2-10-12 - my doctor assistant said it takes 4 - 6 weeks - can't understand that! - I have highmark bc bs

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I have BCBS, too, and want to encourage you. My final "diet" dr. appt. was a late afternoon one on February 13. Insurance received my paperwork on February 15. My approval letter was dated February 17, and I received it February 21. I must give them credit for being much speedier than I thought they would be. Hope you receive an approval soon!

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Thanks! Wow that was really quick! What bcbs do you have? I have bcbs of Alabama PPO I think. I'm glad you heard back so soon. Have you had your surgery?

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Well i don't have bcbs, but I did find out today that I was approved!!! I decided to just call my insurance and inquire. She was able to tell me I was approved but said it could take 7-10 days for my approval letter to arrive. I hope they don't make me wait for that to come in to get me started. I'm going to call the office in the morning and see if I can squeeze a surgery date out of them.

Good luck everyone!!! Waiting is the worst part

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Good luck!! I am also waiting for my surgery approval.. Had my last doctors appointment friday Feb 24th and my bariatric coordinator submitted everything to my insurance company Monday.. Hollly nerves! My surgery is scheduled for March 28th.. so insurance company please call! lol My insurance company is Excellence bcbs

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