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I'm also waiting. It was entered into BCBS system 7/1. I was told to allow them 30 days, but it generally takes 1-2 weeks. So I'm hoping to hear very soon. I'm in MS with BCBS of AL. (lowes).

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I'm also waiting. It was entered into BCBS system 7/1. I was told to allow them 30 days' date=' but it generally takes 1-2 weeks. So I'm hoping to hear very soon. I'm in MS with BCBS of AL. (lowes).[/quote']

Excited :))

After they call you ???

What is the next honey ....

I wish you the Best :))

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Well I'm back!!!! Had my final dietitian visit today and my packet was submitted to oxford late this morning. So now I play the waiting game.....again. but I'm thankful that I'm here.

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Well I'm back!!!! Had my final dietitian visit today and my packet was submitted to oxford late this morning. So now I play the waiting game.....again. but I'm thankful that I'm here.

Being here is what matters!

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Well I'm back!!!! Had my final dietitian visit today and my packet was submitted to oxford late this morning. So now I play the waiting game.....again. but I'm thankful that I'm here.

Did you get approved and how long was wait

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Did you get approved and how long was wait

Hey mel959, I did get approved. Surgery date is October 1st!!!!!! I had my first visit with the surgeon on May 15th and found out I was approved on September 3rd. Where are you in your process???

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Hey mel959' date=' I did get approved. Surgery date is October 1st!!!!!! I had my first visit with the surgeon on May 15th and found out I was approved on September 3rd. Where are you in your process???[/quote']

My tentative surgery date is oct4. I did everything. Insurance docs submitted on September 10. I called and it is pending clinical review. Im so anxious. I did so much am afraid to see this whole thing fall apart. I have bmi 47, sleep apnea diabetes and high blood pressure. I hope I get approved

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My tentative surgery date is oct4. I did everything. Insurance docs submitted on September 10. I called and it is pending clinical review. Im so anxious. I did so much am afraid to see this whole thing fall apart. I have bmi 47' date=' sleep apnea diabetes and high blood pressure. I hope I get approved[/quote']

With all that how could they deny you!!! My bmi was 40 on the nose. My only condition was type 1 diabetes so its a good thing my bmi was what it was cuz type 1 isn't a condition that would make my insurance cover it otherwise. I'm VERY fortunate that my insurance is covering it 100%. I know most aren't so lucky. We'll definitely have to keep each other updated since our surgeries are so close to each other!!!

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My tentative surgery date is sept. 23 my paperwork was submitted this morning to my insurance company. I am only thinking positive thoughts. And preparing for September 23rd.

ETA: Mt starting bmi was 49.

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My tentative surgery date is sept. 23 my paperwork was submitted this morning to my insurance company. I am only thinking positive thoughts. And preparing for September 23rd.

ETA: Mt starting bmi was 49.

Wow valkyrea that's fast approaching! !! My surgeons office wouldn't schedule anything till they got approval from the insurance company. Let us know when you get the final go ahead!!!!

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Wow valkyrea that's fast approaching! !! My surgeons office wouldn't schedule anything till they got approval from the insurance company. Let us know when you get the final go ahead!!!!

Will do definitely let you know. They said they hear back pretty quickly. I just hope I get good news. *fingers crossed *. I will definitely let you know when I hear anything.

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