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Ot without a hurdle or two... But I am approved for surgery and one night stay(?) anywho cant wait to get my date tomorrow!

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Yay! So proud for you!

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Cool, Congrats!

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Yay!! You're on your way!!!

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Congrats! I had to stay in the hospital for 2 nights. :)

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Congrats! I had to stay in the hospital for 2 nights. :)

I suppose if they need extra time they will fax for approval. At least the surgery is approved. Heck' date=' I'll go home the same day at this point ( i know i'll eat my words, lol)

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I knew u would have no problem! I am loving BcBs Federal! Congratulations!!!

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I knew u would have no problem! I am loving BcBs Federal! Congratulations!!!

Yeah! I had a hiccup though. I broke down and called bcbs' date=' just to find out that the nurse reviewing my file was insisting on information that was either already sent or just unnecessary (wanted a second comorbidity which was NOT according to the plan brochure!) so I insisted on talking to a nurse. The nurse who answered was totally confused by the original nurses notes and approved it herself, once she saw all requirements were met!! So happy now!!

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My surgery was approved as a day surgery (24 hours in hospital) but the surgeon said that's just an insurance hoop. I stayed a couple of nights. Insurance hoop or not, I refused to let somebody cut the majority of my stomach off and send me home 24 hours later.

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