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That I'm not the most patient person? Finished my 6 months on Monday and it was submitted to insurance. I just want to call them, specifically asking to speak to the doctor reviewing my file and say, "What is WRONG WITH YOU? Do you not have any idea how anxious I am about this???" :).

I completely understand. BUT- I really would argue this is worst part of the whole journey for me :(

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I called each day and it made me feel better. Good luck you're getting closer

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Did you really? Who did u ask for and what did u say? Just wondering what the status is maybe? Realistically it's not going to speed it up. It like you said- maybe ill feel better. Thank u

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I tried to call a lot but they started getting annoyed at me (I can't really blame them!) but it did get my file moved through quicker. If I hadn't called to check up on it quite a bit it would not have gotten done in time to have surgery before my insurance changed. I called whoever was supposed to be handling it at the moment, be that the insurance coordinator, the scheduler, the medical assistant. They kept me pretty up to date on what was going on with my file most of the time.

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Called 1st to just ask if they had the file. Then when i knew they had it i called docs office and asked for the reference #. Got that and used it each time i phoned the ins co

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Wait until that whole month of no solid food after surgery. This will be the second worst part of the journey. lol

Would you believe I actually look forward to that??

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Yep, I know what you mean. And even though it was one of the worst months of my life, it was the best at the same time. :)

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Hang it there Chica! I know it's easier said than done. Remember let go Let God. That always gives me comfort, and let's me know that it's not my timing it is his because he knows best. just my 2 cents lol ^_^

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Hang it there Chica! I know it's easier said than done. Remember let go Let God. That always gives me comfort' date=' and let's me know that it's not my timing it is his because he knows best. just my 2 cents lol ^_^[/quote']

Thank you- I try. Although I did cave and calls insurance. Nothing yet. They haven't received the fax from the doc yet. Well they probabaly have but they have 72 hours from the time they grab it from the fax to enter it in the computer. Nothing is in the computer and nothing will be reviewed until it is. **BIG sigh**

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I hear ya chica! I was all over the insurance lady at Dr. Currys office like everyday emailing her! I get it lol and she sent me the email saying she's sending it to insurance, she sent it on august 3rd and they made their decision on august 6th and I got my letter august 10th so I'm pretty sure you'll be hearing something very soon ^_^

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I hope so but not holding my breath (or am I?). My doc's office sent it. It's the Insurance company that is what makes me wait. Don't like it.

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Insurance companies are so slowwww. I have had to call them just about every other day to get them to fix the billing for my surgery. Each time they tell me 30 days before they will know the copay and stuff. Then the next day I get another bill that isn't billed right. It's like deja vu =p drives me nuts!

I've got my fingers crossed that tomorrow is your day =)

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Insurance companies are so slowwww. I have had to call them just about every other day to get them to fix the billing for my surgery. Each time they tell me 30 days before they will know the copay and stuff. Then the next day I get another bill that isn't billed right. It's like deja vu =p drives me nuts!

I've got my fingers crossed that tomorrow is your day =)

I have had to as well with te NUT part of it. Each time was told something different.

Thank u - but I dont think I will hear if its not in their computer yet but of I do- you can bet it will only be a matter Of seconds before I yell it from the rooftops!

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