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Lovein this site I've been browsing for 3months and I have learned a lot im 33yr 248.6 5'5 bmi 42.1 I have bcbs that mailed me the requirements im so ready to get started there is no 3or6 monthly waiting just meet requirements for Inc.&surgeon I was told that it could take up to 60 days and I can do 2 or 3 apt. At a time please help with any suggestions thanks 245hot,,,,,

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Hi and welcome ! I have BCBS too, and didnt have a waiting period either. I was approved very quickly after my paperwork was sent in and i jumped through all the insurance hoops .Im very grateful they paid 100 %. My paperwork was sent in end of last Sept and i think i was approved about 3-4 weeks later. I was banded last December, and its been a great journey so far . Down 45 lbs, going for my 7th fill on Monday, still have about 35-50 lbs to go. Hope all goes well for you ! Good luck !

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HI 245hot

This is a great site for information.

I joined a few months before I was banded... just over 6 years ago.

I have learned so much and have met so many great people here.

If you have any questions please feel free to email me.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

tomander@bell.net

Started with a 54" waist now 32"

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Hi and welcome ! I have BCBS too' date=' and didnt have a waiting period either. I was approved very quickly after my paperwork was sent in and i jumped through all the insurance hoops .Im very grateful they paid 100 %. My paperwork was sent in end of last Sept and i think i was approved about 3-4 weeks later. I was banded last December, and its been a great journey so far . Down 45 lbs, going for my 7th fill on Monday, still have about 35-50 lbs to go. Hope all goes well for you ! Good luck ![/quote']

Thanks that's just what I wanted to here!!!!!! All smiles over here

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