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I have been to my first meeting a few weeks ago and having my first appointment with the surgeon soon. I am looking forward to sharing this with others who understand! Good luck everyone!

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I to just went to a seminar, after reading the ends and out for about a year now. I have to jump threw some hoops before my insurance will pay so it will be awhile before I can get any surgery. My dr said maybe about april..

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Welcome, you will find lots of support and information here. We are all happy to answer and questions you may have. Good luck on your journey.

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I ha e a question for someone who has been through the approval process. My surgeon's office sent in my info last week on 10/04. I got up the courage to call the insurance office this morning and they said they received all the info and that it was up for review. When I got home today there was a letter from the ins. Company saying that they were lacking info. It was dated 10/04. Is this normal? Do u think they are lacking the info like the letter says or is this a formality? Or should I trust the ins. Rep I talked to this morning? Help! I am on pins and needles. I want this so bad!

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I ha e a question for someone who has been through the approval process. My surgeon's office sent in my info last week on 10/04. I got up the courage to call the insurance office this morning and they said they received all the info and that it was up for review. When I got home today there was a letter from the ins. Company saying that they were lacking info. It was dated 10/04. Is this normal? Do u think they are lacking the info like the letter says or is this a formality? Or should I trust the ins. Rep I talked to this morning? Help! I am on pins and needles. I want this so bad!

It may have crossed from the time u called and the letter was mailed out. I would call back tomorrow and tell them u received the letter. Stay in too of them, I didn't have a problem but I hear insurance companies can slack when they want to.

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Thanks so much. I have BCBS of Ky and from what I have read on here BCBS seem to be pretty good about approvals. I am so glad I found this app! My new pastime is getting on here and reading all of this wonderful info. Y'all are great!

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