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Stevehud

By Stevehud, in Insurance & Financing

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Stevehud    1,790

Stevehud
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ok so here's the scoop the insurance company now wants me to have another appointment with my nutritionist of course at the farthest point from my home lol, right away on Wednesday, so we book that appointment and immediately after it I am meeting with the anesthesia team and pre surg team just in case..lol Now here's the good news, the company I work for which I getting bought, is having the buyout delayed for a month, so now I have more time to have this surgery done. of course ill lose all the money in my out of pocket and deductible etc but all in all not a horror show. AND I found out our new benefits will be under blue cross blue shield of Texas which does have my surgeon as an in network provider.. so I would still be able to do all my follow ups. worst case we blow off this insurance company wait until February ( which will piss me off but I would live at least, and we could re-file under the new insurance company. So its not as bad as it was. But we are still hoping to get resolved this week. ill keep you all informed. I truly thank you for all the support.

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SuperDave    1,115

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Excellent. Keep up the positive attitude!

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Stevehud    1,790

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So I went today met with the surgeon, the nutritionist again had pre-testing done, bloodwork, ekg, etc. So if we get the approval either tomorrow (Thursday) ot Friday they are holding a spot in surgery for me, for Tuesday next week. lol 6 days and I just find out. So I will be letting you all know soon.

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EnjoyingInsanity    17

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I been following this thread and I wish you the best of luck on your approval. Like you I'm waiting for my approval with a Dec. 31st tenative surgery date. My employer is changing our insurance next year and if I have to wait till 2015 it will cost me a not so small forture in out of pocket expenses. No body can say you haven't persevered.

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Stevehud    1,790

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Well insanity and all, I got the word a few short hours ago. I HAVE BEEN APPROVED!!!

Tuesday as in 5 days from now, I have the 10:30 am slot in the operating room.

Its amazing I went from angry and depressed to excited then right to scared lol

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BLERDgirl    6,417

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CONGRATULATIONS! That is awesome news!

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EnjoyingInsanity    17

EnjoyingInsanity
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Great news!

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Tkrk0325    15

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So happy for you! Please update in your progress. I'm just starting the whole thing over. I had lap band in 2011 with not so great results. Now I'm starting the process for a revision to the sleeve. I would have liked to do this earlier, but like you...insurance got in the way. As of January, I'll have a different insurance to cover. I wish you the best of luck.

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SuperDave    1,115

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Congrats brother! I knew this would work out for you! It's going to happen fast!

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kyrickchick64    468

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So glad to hear it. I'm still waiting to hear. These people ALL drive me crazy. Especially the psych eval drs. I could have had this done 2 months ago if they weren't idiots

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