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11-1 surgical appt

12-14 testing

12-6 Surgery date

12-11 Insurance approval

1-2 Surgery date

So I had a quick approval. I went in November for my first surgical appointment. Nov 14th i did all my testing in one day.Blood work,Ekg, chest xray,ultrasound, barium swallow, shrink . 12-6 Was given a surgery date (my scheduler told me they just do the process and schedule the date. kind of forces them to respond.) 12-11 Got a call from the bariatric section of BCBS telling me I was approved. The lady was surprisingly helpfull. She was a nurse, explained stuff for after surgery and let me know they would be part of my support system after surgery. To be honest I didnt expect this from them.

They required nothing from me. My doctors office submitted everything.

January 2nd here I come!!!

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I spelled shield wrong lol. That bothers me I cant fix that...

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Congrats I also had Anthem they rock..

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Did you talk to someone named Jackie at anthem?

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Did you talk to someone named Jackie at anthem?

Yes! Small world :).

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She is easy to get in touch with and very supportive! I'm jealous, you're going a week before me! Good Luck!!!

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Surgery tomorrow. Jackie at anthem called me today to make sure I was ready :).

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(huge, remorseful sigh) I have Anthem too but WL surgery is an exclusion on my plan :(

Congrats on your quick approval, and upcoming surgery...best of luck to you

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Thanks

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