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Submitted today to BCBS NJ

sleeve30

By sleeve30, in Insurance & Financing

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sleeve30    33

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OMG !! My bariatric center just submitted my preauthorization to BCBS NJ!!!!

Please pray for me!

Anyone with BCBS NJ? Please let me know how long did it take to get approval?

Thanks all!

sleeve30

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LumpySpacePrincess    594

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I had them, and I got my approval in about 6 days. Longest 6 days of my life, but thrilling to hear I was approved at the end. Good luck!! Who is your surgeon?

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sleeve30    33

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Alexander Abkin... I hope to get approved fast too.

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BigGirlPanties    957

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I have BCBS of GA and was approved pretty quickly as well!

Good luck

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LaJodster    20

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I'm also with Dr Abkin & have BCBS!! I just have the gastro visit tomorrow & the endoscopy next week, then submit to insurance as well!

My surgery is scheduled for 6/16, how bout u?

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sleeve30    33

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June 2nd!!! So close already!!!

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sleeve30    33

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Lajodster we will be approved!!!! You will see!!! :) I know BCBS NJ is good approving for this surgery and we cannot be the exception... We will be approved too! I'm 5'3" and 247lbs. What are your stats?

I have BCBS of GA and was approved pretty quickly as well! Good luck

Thanks!

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LaJodster    20

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Sleeve30 I sure hope so, I'm 5'8 and 349lbs! God that sucks saying "out load" to someone! I have the pre op class on 6/4! I was supposed to go on my sons class trip that day but now I can't...????

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sleeve30    33

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Don't worry that will change pretty soon... My preop is on 5/20 any clue what they do? Also do you know anything about the preop diet?

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TovaNJ    11

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Good Luck!!

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HardWork13    83

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BCBS NJ and approved pretty quickly. I want to say maybe 3-4 days. Good luck!!

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sleeve30    33

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Good Luck!!

Thanks!

BCBS NJ and approved pretty quickly. I want to say maybe 3-4 days. Good luck!!

Awesome!!! Thanks I can't wait!

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LaJodster    20

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Sleeve30 I don't know anything about the pre op diet. I'm gonna ask if u can come earlier for the class so I can go on my sons trip with him! I'll let you know what happens!

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LaJodster    20

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I mean ask if I can come to class earlier! Duh

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sleeve30    33

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Yeah ask they might be able to work something out for you and that way you don't miss your sons trip.

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