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My surgery is the 17th and the paperwork was sent over the insurance for approval 1 week ago and still waiting. So nervous

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Stay on them!!! Call every day... Twice a day if u want. Mine was the same way!! It took a week before my case was opened and that following Monday I got an approval (after I had called them that morning and afternoon)

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I called the surgeon's office to ask them about it and she said ( not yet). I asked her if I should call and she said no , to leave them alone. I don't know what to do. My pre testing is tomorrow and I'm just getting discourage ..

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Yeah.. I'm just drinking crystal light right now. .. And stressing

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Me too lol the margarita flavor is pretty good. Have a slight headache. I'm stressing and already been approved. Such an emotional rollercoaster

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I know. I'm Nervous for that too. But everything should be ok.. Do you think it's a good idea to call the insurance ! Im so curious.. And worried.. .. I cant stop going to YouTube and checking updates on people that had it done already.. And I guess preparing my mind to what is coming ..

I'm counting the days. 15 more days to go. And very nervous

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@Jocy...call the insurance comp. Just politely ask if they got your paperwork and everything they need and if there is a status update....I did...I don't have Aetna. But I called BCBS every single day sometimes two or three times a day...the squeeky wheel gets the grease!!!

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You pay them, not your surgeon. They are your customer service. Call them if you want to. You will always be a better advocate that paid help.

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Im gonna call them today. Lets see what happens. Just coming back from pst now

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Omg. I'm calling right now. She has me on hold! I'm so nervous

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She said still pending. To call back tomorrow or everyday from now on. ="(

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