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I am finally trough will all my pre surgery requirements. My doc is going to submit everything Monday. Then I will get my date if they approve me.I am so excited. I cant wait until I can finally get my surgery and get to my journey!

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I wish you well with your insurance. I was blessed in the fact that my insurance was all for it the only things I had to go through was what Dr. Patterson required. It was all rather quick for me. I wish you all the best for a speedy approval so you can move forward on your new journey. Blessings to you!!

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I had no complications with my insurance. In fact after 3 yrs of asking my old insurance company I gave up. Then I switched companies and my approval was so fast that I was unprepared for it. Paperwork went through in early November. I had done all the prerequisites and I was banded 12/28/12.

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My insurance required 6 months weight monitoring , seeing a nutritionist, and going to physical therapy .When I wright it down it doesn't seem like that much ,but the 6 months felt like it took a forever.

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I just started my 6 month supervised diet like 2 weeks ago. It seems like it is going to take forever..... it will be worth it

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best of luck and nothing but positive vibes being sent your way

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Good luck. I had a positive experience with my insurance I did the 6 months thing was approved in 2 wks after submission. My band date is 7-31!

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