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I contacted lindstrom as well. I might as well see at they have to say. Even though my Insurance paperwork says they don't cover it....I'm a fighter so if they wore down Aetna for you maybe they can do the same for me. Fingers crossed.

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if you don't mind my asking, how much did you pay lindstrom for your appeal?

They have 3 fixed prices, it wasn't cheap but worth EVERY PENNY I SPENT!!

Call Kelley, she will give u free estimates and consult!!

If they can help you I would do it!

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Their prices are a fraction of what it costs to self-pay--A FRACTION!!!! I hired them last week and am now able to sleep better just knowing I have a chance at this! They consult with you over the phone initially for free--that alone is comforting! I'm very optimistic after 2 denials.

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if you don't mind my asking, how much did you pay lindstrom for your appeal?

They have 3 fixed prices, it wasn't cheap but worth EVERY PENNY I SPENT!!

Call Kelley, she will give u free estimates and consult!!

If they can help you I would do it!

Have you had your surgery?

How long after your approval was it scheduled?

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@@KSTUZ

I too have Aetna. I am curious as to why they denied you. I'm almost done fulfilling their requirements and am worried about denial

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I was denied for a weight gain during my 3 month supervised diet. And no weight for 2013. But I had 5 years of dates. Didn't matter.

I was denied in July, sent my appeal on my own by August, denied 2 weeks after and hired lindstrom. They had me approved in 2 1/2-3 weeks! I was approved October but because of my work I couldn't schedule surgery until jan 5th. I was looking at end of November/December with my doc. But had to wait. And it was 100% worth it.

I'm down 95 pounds since jan.

Best thing i ever fought for!!post-220851-14331778938238_thumb.jpg

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OMG YOU ARE STUNNING!!!!

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YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Congrats!!!

I am STILL fighting for approval. Hired the Lindstroms last fall.

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OMG YOU ARE STUNNING!!!!

Aww haha thank you, that pic on the right was April 12, I've plateaued a lot and I've started lifting weights which makes a huge difference.

I'm feeling fantastic!!

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YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Congrats!!!

I am STILL fighting for approval. Hired the Lindstroms last fall.

KEEP FIGHTING! you deserve this. Anyone that is willing to change their lives for the better deserves this.

And I know you do. I'm here if you ever want to chat, vent, whatever.

Kelley and Walter are fantastic as you know. I know they will get it over turned for you. Do not give up!!!

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YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Congrats!!!

I am STILL fighting for approval. Hired the Lindstroms last fall.

KEEP FIGHTING! you deserve this. Anyone that is willing to change their lives for the better deserves this.

And I know you do. I'm here if you ever want to chat, vent, whatever.

Kelley and Walter are fantastic as you know. I know they will get it over turned for you. Do not give up!!!

I'm so anxious I can hardly stand it! I feel like I'm getting fatter everyday. Have so much trouble breathing from asthma and just being way too heavy. Pray everyday for help and try to stay positive, but it's hard! Fear of another denial crosses my mind and it terrifies me!!! Spoke to Kelly again on Friday and they're obtaining all of my records from the bariatric surgeon, orthopedic surgeon, and kidney surgeon. Waiting is so very difficult. If approved, I hope to have the surgery asap as I have so much business travel coming up mid September. Would appreciate good thoughts from my new friends!

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YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Congrats!!!

I am STILL fighting for approval. Hired the Lindstroms last fall.

KEEP FIGHTING! you deserve this. Anyone that is willing to change their lives for the better deserves this.

And I know you do. I'm here if you ever want to chat, vent, whatever.

Kelley and Walter are fantastic as you know. I know they will get it over turned for you. Do not give up!!!

Contacted Kelly today and it's been almost 4 weeks. No appeal filed yet because they had to obtain my records which took awhile and then Walter was out of town this week. I'm so anxious but trying to be patient. They are such kind, compassionate people! Looking forward to that incredible appeal letter and praying for a positive result!

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YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Congrats!!!

I am STILL fighting for approval. Hired the Lindstroms last fall.

What's the status of your appeal? Were the Lindstrom's able to help you?

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No, they were not able to help me. As a matter of fact, I am in Tijuana right now...had my sleeve yesterday. I just could not wait any more! The Ls are very nice people but there were long periods of time without communication so I went ahead to Mexico. My health was detiorating & I had to do something.

Good luck! You'll be fine. i am sure my case was the exception and not the rule.

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