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Superfluous    19

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I met with my surgeon today and I liked him a lot! He spent at least an hour with me, which I was surprised about. Surgeons are usually so damn arrogant you are lucky if they make eye contact!

Anyway, everything gets submitted to my insurance tomorrow and the waiting begins. I hope it doesn't take long to hear back!

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FitnFabfor2014    358

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Good luck to you. I was also submitted 12/06. I'm still waiting. I think I lost my 10% of the pre-surgery weight just waiting on the approval. Uhg.....this SUCKS!

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eyoung    47

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Where r u guys at? I am in Washington State

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FitnFabfor2014    358

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I'm in California. In the East Bay.

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livvsmum    2,369

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Good luck to both of you! I remember waiting for approval! It seemed like it took forever, but it was really only 2 days....lol. I hope everything goes through easily for you both!

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FitnFabfor2014    358

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I just spoke with my insurance company and Doctor's office! I'm approved! My surgery is January 7th!!!! WOOO HOOO!

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LivingForGod    111

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My paperwork was also submitted on the 13th as well....and I find myself wanting to call them every 5 minutes....I pray that I am approved!!

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FitnFabfor2014    358

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Good luck! I hope you get some good news soon!

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Superfluous    19

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Well I don't know about every 5 minutes, bit I have called every day to check on it :)

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LivingForGod    111

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I mean I don't call them every 5 minutes..I was just being funny about that!! I've called 2 times since my paperwork was submitted.....

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FitnFabfor2014    358

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I mean I don't call them every 5 minutes..I was just being funny about that!! I've called 2 times since my paperwork was submitted.....

You're better than me. I called EVERY DAY!!! LOL

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LivingForGod    111

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Lol...I don't call everyday because I use their chat service EVERYDAY...LOL!!!!

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Superfluous    19

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I called today and found out I am approved! Now I have to get the surgery scheduled and do the 2 week liquid diet.

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LivingForGod    111

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Well I was denied. I am waiting on the denial letter so I can appeal. I have a letter from my pcp and medical records from her and my ob/gyn. So im hoping for an approval!!!!!!

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Superfluous    19

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Do you know what the grounds for denial are?

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