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I'm new to this I just got an approval was originally denied but I did an appeal and I go for surgery May 21 any one from Philadelphia?

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Congratulations! I'm from Ewing NJ which isn't far from Philadelphia. My date is April 23rd.

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Yay!!! Good for you. That's exciting news! I'm from Kansas City, but I'll keep checking you out. My surgery date is May 1.

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Congratulations! I'm from Ewing NJ which isn't far from Philadelphia. My date is April 23rd.

So I know your excited I'm counting days down to my date literally how is the liquid diet?

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Yay!!! Good for you. That's exciting news! I'm from Kansas City' date=' but I'll keep checking you out. My surgery date is May 1.[/quote']

Thanks I'm so excited but your date is around the corner how are you feeling and hows the liquid diet?

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Who is your provider? I'm in Hou, TX and waiting for an approval for blue cross blue shield AL and I'm hoping I won't have to do an appeal!!! I hate the waiting game! (I'm doing a revision)

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Thanks I'm so excited but your date is around the corner how are you feeling and hows the liquid diet?

The liquid diet isn't too bad. I have my good and bad days. I'm only on day 7 and I have 7 more to go. I think the problem is I'm used to snacking. I've come too far to mess up now.

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Who is your provider? I'm in Hou' date=' TX and waiting for an approval for blue cross blue shield AL and I'm hoping I won't have to do an appeal!!! I hate the waiting game! (I'm doing a revision)[/quote']

I have the same insurance. I had no problem. When my doctors office faxed all of the paperwork I got my approval like 3 days later.

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I have the same insurance. I had no problem. When my doctors office faxed all of the paperwork I got my approval like 3 days later.

Cigna was mine and it was not easy but my denial was a mistake on my doctors behalf they missed paperwork so of course since it was denied I had to appeal it the two weeks later it was approved

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Ms pinup congrats on getting your approval I'm sure you anxious and excited to start the new part of your life!!

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Ms pinup congrats on getting your approval I'm sure you anxious and excited to start the new part of your life!!

Yes thanks so much I'm more excited I wish may 21 would come already lol

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I have the same insurance. I had no problem. When my doctors office faxed all of the paperwork I got my approval like 3 days later.

Awesome-- you give me hope!! I received a letter today that requires more information!:( I will give them all they ask for if it means an approval!!

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Awesome-- you give me hope!! I received a letter today that requires more information!<img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':(' /> I will give them all they ask for if it means an approval!!

Never take no keep getting on their nerves till they say yes and give them no room for error

And don't give up

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