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Can anybody that has BCBS tell me how long it took to get an approval???

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I have bcbs Athem, took about a month,

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There is a group of us who had the surgery in March and we were all BCBS, I have Anthem. We were all approved in one week or less.

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Can anybody that has BCBS tell me how long it took to get an approval???

I had to do a required 6 month nutritionst program then i missed appointment die to holiday so i had to do one more month then approval took about 2 days. My bmi was 42 and i have several co morbidities sleep apnea high blood pressure osteoarthritis spondiliosus stenosis(back) depression i am on pain killers hust to get around everyday..... Looking forward to some changes and hoping to avoid back surgery. Good luck.. I am very happy i chose vgs

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Wow, thanks guys!!! I hope mine only takes 2 days!!! I'm hoping for a June surgery date!!!

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mine took like 2 to 3 days mine was from NJ

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mine took like 2 to 3 days mine was from NJ

Mine is nj too hope it's that quick

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One week beginning to end.

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BCBS of IL and had it the same day. Very fast and painless.

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Mine is BCBS of Michigan! I hope it's quick for all of us, and those of you that have a date or have already had the surgery, Congrats!!!!

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I just wish they would approve it already! Tomorrow will be a week!!!! Still waiting

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