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Debbiebydesign    93

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I had been getting anxious. Waiting for an email from either the customer service of my insurance or the insurance coordinator at my surgeon's office telling me that my paperwork was submitted. I didn't hear from either, so I called my insurance company. It was submitted on November 30! The rep was nice and said it takes 3 days to review. If the office is on the ball, I could have a date by next week. Best news...the six month diet is no longer required! That would have been a serious delay! Phew! When I called the first time six years ago, they required 18 months if you were not diabetic or a cardiac patient!

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See already getting good news... Hope you get your approval soon!!!

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Debbiebydesign    93

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Thank you...it feels great to know this limbo might be about to end.

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worm2872    635

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Hope you hear soon!!!

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lovealways    287

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I have a date! February 7th!

How come so far away?!

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Debbiebydesign    93

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How come so far away?!

My doc is apparently very popular...some of the docs were scheduled as much as 11 weeks out I heard.

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snow25    188

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Yeah for you! Relax, enjoy your holidays and Feb. will be here soon!

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Debbiebydesign    93

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Thank you! I am a little relieved that my first challenge right after having surgery ISN'T Christmas, just Valentine's Day (which is my wedding anniversary.)

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snow25    188

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I am a teacher, so it worked for me to have the surgery over Christmas holidays... I hope! I just keep thinking I'm giving up Christmas break, but I'm gonna be one hottie by spring break! :0)

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Debbiebydesign    93

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Makes sense. I was a teacher too...I miss Christmas break...and SUMMER! And weekends, and holidays! But seriously... I wanted Christmas, because I never get the full holiday off, but I will take February. I really am not one to pig out at Christmas. One of the few bad eating habits I had gotten control of, but I knew it was going to be a challenge. How long did your doc estimate you will be off work? My doc said he wanted me off for four weeks, at least.

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lolawaiting    83

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I'm a teacher too! I go in 12/29, so I'm giving up some holiday too... But I might have to take an extra week off ;)

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Debbiebydesign    93

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Two weeks? Wow...my doc said 4 with the first appointment. He seemed to suggest a bit more because my job is somewhat dangerous at times.

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snow25    188

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Two weeks? Wow...my doc said 4 with the first appointment. He seemed to suggest a bit more because my job is somewhat dangerous at times.

My surgeon recommends 2 weeks off... Unless you are not up to it. I teach middle school science. I have started planning for the first week after break... No labs or projects for the kiddos that week. I'm going to plan some things that the kids can do on their own in case I'm not feeling fantastic.

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snow25    188

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Two weeks? Wow...my doc said 4 with the first appointment. He seemed to suggest a bit more because my job is somewhat dangerous at times.

Ps..

What line of work are you in?

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