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I don't mean to b***h but, I am still waiting for the surgeon to submit my paper work to my insurance company! I completed my 6 month pre op diet with my physician May 25th and will I'm still waiting! I have pretty much put everything on hold, as I dont know if I will be approved or not!

Thoughts anyone?

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My Docotr submitted everything as soon as they recieved the last approval that was needed. Are you sure they are not waiting for anything from your 6 month diet from your doctor? I would call. you are not being a B**** you are trying to do something for you!!

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Have you spoken with the insurance coordinator at your surgeon's office? He or she should be able to tell you why the paperwork hasn't been submitted. I'd definitely give them a call. Let us know what you find out.

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Thanks everyone for your thoughts. I did call the office yesterday morning and my response was, she will call u tomorrow! 11:42 am and still waiting.

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Still waiting! I can't believe this has been going on since May 25th. I don't want to keep calling the surgeons office. I dont know why it would take this long to submitt my paper work to insurance. Does anyone know anything about the submission process? Is there a lot of paper work?

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The same thing happened to me! I eventually called 2-3 times a day. My records were just sitting on the coordinator's desk. I was beyond furious. Good luck to you!

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My last Nut visit will be this Saturday and I have been told my file will be submitted on the 25th or the 26th at the latest.

I already have a tenative surgery date of July 10.

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