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Yes, but I think it depends on where you live.

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I'm in Louisiana and was approved by Medicare yesterday.

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I'm in Louisiana and was approved by Medicare yesterday.

Hey Oz Ley where are you having your surgery? I'm in Louisiana too! Surgery on the 17th!

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Hey Oz Ley where are you having your surgery? I'm in Louisiana too! Surgery on the 17th!

At Ochsner hospital in New Orleans. I'm still waiting for them to call and schedule a surgery date.

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Hey Oz Ley where are you having your surgery? I'm in Louisiana too! Surgery on the 17th!

Got a call today, surgery on the 26th. Start my pre op diet tomorrow.

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pennsylvania !!

anyone know .???

please , How do you find out. ?

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ya all are too helpfull here, i feel like a jerk. did i say something stupid

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ya all are too helpfull here' date=' i feel like a jerk. did i say something stupid[/quote']

I dont think so but just saw post I would call your medical insurance. This is what I did to find out. Good luck to you.

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pennsylvania !!

anyone know .???

please ' date=' How do you find out. ?[/quote']

Medicaid in PA pays for it. start by calling a few surgeons and ask their office. Also check some in Philadelphia if you are not too far from you.

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Hi All.. I only have the sleep study left 2 do.. But my dr @ Tulane is leaving Jan 18th.. I was so sad & angry bout this.. I wish i can find another dr soon.. & I PRAY I DONT HAVE 2 RE DO ALL MY APPTS AGAIN

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Try to get sleep study done ASAP! Then try to get paperwork submitted under expedited. You may be able to get in if you hurry. In meantime try to research another doc that takes your insurance. I had to switch docs in mid of process and it actually worked out better.

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