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OK... I'm super excited. I sent in all my paperwork on Friday. My patient navigator was on vacation until today. She submitted my paperwork at 10:30 today and called me at 11:45 am and tells me I was approved by BCBS. Now I'm waiting to schedule everything. Did not realize it would go this smooth. I was terrified at first but now I feel like this is all God's plan. Yay me!!

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Wonderful!! I hear BCBS is a lot smoother to deal with than most other insurance companies. AETNA made me resubmit three times! and they still had a coverage cap! GO YOU! good luck with everything :lol:

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I hope my days is in March. Hoping for the 24 as well!!!

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Did you have to do the 6 month wait??

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That's wonderful! congratulations! What BCBS do you have? I have BCBS-MI thru GM and have to do a 6 month supervised documented diet. I have until July/August before they submit. I hope they do the same thing. How awesome for you!

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My paperwork was submitted to BCBS of NJ a week ago! Still haven't heard. Waiting patiently but starting to get worried. My date was set for March 26 pending insurance approval!

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Did you have to do the 6 month wait??

No I did not. Just needed to see Nut, letter of recommendation and Psychiatrist.

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That's wonderful! congratulations! What BCBS do you have? I have BCBS-MI thru GM and have to do a 6 month supervised documented diet. I have until July/August before they submit. I hope they do the same thing. How awesome for you!

I have independent BCBS

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My paperwork was submitted to BCBS of NJ a week ago! Still haven't heard. Waiting patiently but starting to get worried. My date was set for March 26 pending insurance approval!

I sure hope it comes soon. They tips me 2-6 weeks.

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OK... I'm super excited. I sent in all my paperwork on Friday. My patient navigator was on vacation until today. She submitted my paperwork at 10:30 today and called me at 11:45 am and tells me I was approved by BCBS. Now I'm waiting to schedule everything. Did not realize it would go this smooth. I was terrified at first but now I feel like this is all God's plan. Yay me!!

Well just got a call my surgery is set for April 10...... omg

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Yeah. I was approved yesterday. My date is March 24th.

April 10!!!!

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That's wonderful! congratulations! What BCBS do you have? I have BCBS-MI thru GM and have to do a 6 month supervised documented diet. I have until July/August before they submit. I hope they do the same thing. How awesome for you!

Like wise I have until Sept/Oct also bcbs fed

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Oh good Tiffany4fit - we can keep each other company. It seems like it will be forever, however - everyone says it flies by fast. Plus, we can learn all the tips like chewing slowly, drinking without a straw, eating Protein first, and then we'll be set when the surgery gets here. I'm creating a monthly task plan to not get so anxious. It's difficult, but I am excited! Congrats everyone else on your surgery dates! I can't wait to post mine!

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Hi Daria, My is also BCBS NJ, and I was approved in less than 2 weeks, thanks God! by the way my surgery is also 3/26

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