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My packet is being sent to the insurance as we speak!! So please send me your prayers and good luck wishes so that I may get approved!! I'm so exited!!

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I'm in the boat with you! I've got fingers and toes crossed for us all!

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I'm a newbie to this site. I finally finished my insurance packet for Cigna and it was submitted on my birthday 11/28 - I was approved on 12/6. Surgery date is on Jan. 25. I've had a flood of emotions from happiness to fear. I'm hope to get some support, laughs and info as I start my journey.

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I'm in the boat with you! I've got fingers and toes crossed for us all!

Yaaaaay! Glad I'm not the only one on this ship right now! Glad we can all support each other!

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I'm a newbie to this site. I finally finished my insurance packet for Cigna and it was submitted on my birthday 11/28 - I was approved on 12/6. Surgery date is on Jan. 25. I've had a flood of emotions from happiness to fear. I'm hope to get some support, laughs and info as I start my journey.

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Dimples,

Welcome and this will be a great place to find and get support during your journey! Congrats on getting approved and on your surgery date! I can't wait to see if mine gets approved and I pray I get am answer soon just like you! Fingers crossed for everyone!

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Hi I'm new to the board too. My papers were submitted this past Wed. I am overly anxious waiting for a response and incredibly fearful of rejection. I am obsessed with thinking about this surgery and it is actually all I think about. I started the full liquid diet at the end of November to get a head start and to be ready as soon as

the approval comes through. The wait seems

unbearable at times and I'm so sick of thinking about this 24/7 and I don't want to drive my poor husband crazy, but it's a huge decision.

Praying everybody waiting gets a quick approval and has an easy surgery. This too shall pass.

I'm very thankful for all the amazing info and support here. I think I've read every word. So inspired by you all and it feels nice to hear people speak about everything I feel. Very comforting in my very skinny world around me who don't have a clue how it feels.

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I got my approval letter in the mail today from FEP Blue. Now I just need to call and schedule surgery. It took 10 days.

Congrats!!!! I'm so excited for you!! 10 days? that was quick! i hope mine comes in that quick, too! let me know when you're scheduled for!!

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I was approved in 4 days!! Thinking good thoughts for you!!!

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Does anybody know if they deal with these on the weekend at all?

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Mine took just under 5 weeks to get approved. I was told that they can take up to 30 business days to make their decision. : (. Alas, it did come! Be patient and stay focused! Good luck to you!

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