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I had COBRA a few years ago & while I didn't use it for surgery or anything that big, I did use it for dr visits, scripts, etc & I never really noticed/thought about the transition. I used the same cards, etc as I always had. I believe it's all internal w/ins co & employer. They know how to track/bill it.

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I haven't called yet on mine. I'm glad to hear about the 10 days...thats a lot shorter than my surg office said to expect! Whew!

347*294/284/135 (*347HW/294SSW) | (twitter) @Mwrarr | mwrarr.wordpress.com

I guess its good to follow ups.Our urgency is not their priority. Keeping them on their toes is best

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Today is "D" day for me. I am officially at the end of my 3 month pre op. Originally started out with hopes for the lap band but changed my mind in recent weeks! Have all my paperwork ready to go. Hopefully a speedy approval! Fingers crossed ladies and gents. Im nervous..

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Last weigh in for me will be Dec 6 then submit. Getting scared strted with BMI of exactly 40 so we will see how it goes as I have lost 18 pounds as of now.

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Have last weigh in on Monday yes rt after thanksgiving and I see my surgeon on dec 6 i so excited to be almost done w supervised diet

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I got the Aetna approval letter and it says one day in the hospital? Did anyone else get this? I'm supposed to be there 2 nights.

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I got the Aetna approval letter and it says one day in the hospital? Did anyone else get this? I'm supposed to be there 2 nights.

I haven't gotten an answer yet myself, but I know with hospitals in general, if a longer stay is needed, & the dr submits it, they won't deny it.

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My official surgery date was 12/3 but pushed up 11/19. Paperwork was submitted to Aetna Tuesday, surgery approved on Thursday 11/15. I'm 3 days post op

2013 is my year....Sleeved 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY

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My official surgery date was 12/3 but pushed up 11/19. Paperwork was submitted to Aetna Tuesday' date=' surgery approved on Thursday 11/15. I'm 3 days post op

2013 is my year....Sleeved 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY[/quote']

Congrat! How's everything going for you so far?

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Girl the gas is driving me up the wall. Im taking tums and Pepcid, it's a lot. I have to push myself to walk daily because I've been so tired. Seeing the doctor tomorrow.

2013 is my year....Sleeved 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY

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Hi ya'll!! I'm new here. Has I'm reading all these post about Aetna approval is making anxious. I hope I get approved. But good luck to all.

As^ typo...ugh! ????

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Girl the gas is driving me up the wall. Im taking tums and Pepcid' date=' it's a lot. I have to push myself to walk daily because I've been so tired. Seeing the doctor tomorrow.

2013 is my year....Sleeved 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY[/quote']

Hope you feel better,now Im more nervous about my surgery. I think walking helps with the gases(lol).

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Lol it does and sleeping on a hill of pillows :)

2013 is my year....Sleeved 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY

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