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I'm submitting to insurance Monday or tuesday. .how long did it take to get an approval ? I start my pre op diet on the 4th and hoping for surgery on the 18th. Nervous I will be waiting forever!

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I have BCBS NC and it was less than 5 business days. Good luck!!

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Thanks! I have Cigna. I found a thread about them and everyone seemed to get results decently quick. I am going to be a MESS while waiting for approval! !

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I have UPMC... It took me like 2 days.. It was so quick. I expected a long time.

Awesome. I have done everything they have asked plus some so HOPEFULLY it won't be long!

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I sent mine in a week and a half ago and received my approval today.

That is awesome!! What's ur surgery date ? And what insurance if you don't mind me asking

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I have Humana and they do not require any weight loss supervision. My surgery date is 12/5/13 and I am doing the gastric sleeve. I start my opifast in Thursday, November 21,2012. All smiles ready for my new life style.

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