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I got approval for the surgery from BCBS North Carolina!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cheer2.gif

I am SO FREAKING EXCITED!! This is ALL going to be REAL now & not just "if insurance approves me".

I called my insurance company directly & they told me that I was approved. I haven't heard from Dr. Pirrello's office, so not sure about my date... but I am hoping for Nov. 23rd. (day before Thanksgiving... how symbolic!)

SO glad I found this site! I think I am a lot less anxious than I was a few weeks ago, before reading all of your stories. Now I am just ready to get going on the rest of my life!

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That is great, CONGRATS!!! Next step is the SLEEVE!!!

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WHOO HOO!!!

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Congrats! I can't wait till I'm approved,,that will relieve alot of stress.

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Congrats on being approved! It had to be nerve wracking waiting to hear even if it is a short period. I know when I first decided to do this surgery, I didn't even know if it was covered by my insurance. I was so worried that it wouldn't be. I was so excited about the surgery and reading all of the amazing stories on this board, and I was going to be devastated if it wasn't covered. Luckily for me, it was covered, and I didn't even need preapproval as long as I met the requirements and did the things like a psych evaluation and nutritionist consult.

Monday, I made an appointment to meet with a personal trainer. The cost was included in my surgery costs. I'm hoping she can help me develop a workout plan now that I'm all healed up. :)

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Awesome for you! Great Thanksgiving gift to yourself! :)

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Congratulations, its the best thing I ever did, hope it is for you too!

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Wheeeee! Surgery is scheduled for Nov 23!! I am so stoked!!!

Yayyy!!! Turkey broth for T-Giving!! Instead of gaining like everyone else around you, you will be dropping serious pounds this Holiday season! :D

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