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Just found out that im already approved for surgery.....I haven't even seen a psych or nutritionist I have only gotten pre op clearance from my cardiologist. I have bcbs Massachusetts. Does this sound normal? ???

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Yes it does sound strange...Ask your surgeon or BCBS for clearance requirements!!!!!

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@@mysleeve It's not unusual. I was approved before I completed my testing. I think I still had my nutrition class, my Pulmonary function test and my sleep study to complete.

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You didn't mention you were approved before!!!!

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where are you having the surgery in boston or somewhere else? I just had mine at Saint elizabeths

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You may be approved before all your testing is complete because those tests that are left may be your doctor's requirementsI and not your insurance company. I have requirements for my doctor and a set of requirements for my insurance. I had a lot more tests to complete for my doctor than my insurance. If that's the case I think it's great that your doctor operates like that.

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Thanks @@Ladiec2 I have done alot of research on surgeons and I narrowed it down to 2. The first one is very popular in my my city but when I went for consultation I felt like just a number, but the second surgeon had a great bedside manner, took his tome and answered all of my questions. I have found nothing but good reviews on him.

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Most insurance approvals are good for 6 mos. to a year so this isn't uncommon. My surgery was approved very shortly after I attended the orientation and before I started any of the appointments required by my surgeon. My insurance did not have any requirements for me to do prior to approval. Curious - if you're in Mass., why are you having surgery in TX?

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