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I started my research 6 months ago and finally decided on the sleeve. I am 210 lbs and 5 foot tall. I have just finished my nutrition visit and psyc eval. Now just waiting on insurance. Only snag my be 3 month supervised diet. When I first started the process I called HR and she stated I did not need one on our plan and showed me the webpage with the prerequisites and no 3 month diet needed but bsbc rep said I did need one. So Dr is going to submit the papers and see what happens. Why is it so hard for everyone to be on the same page!! Crossed fingers!!!!!

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Good luck!! ;)

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I'm in the same boat- I just had my last of the 6-month visits yesterday. The office submitted my paperwork to the insurance right after my appointment, so now I'm twiddling my thumbs until I hear from them. Or, more honestly, probably until Monday when I won't be able to take it anymore and I call the insurance company to ask how things are moving along. :)

Good luck to you! I hope they don't snag you up with the 3-month visits that they initially said you didn't need. Did you happen to keep a log of who it was you talked to?

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No I did not get the name. I know from now on I will. Thank you

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Just wanted to update y'all. I got my approval, ya!!! EGD on the 26th and surgery in September. OMG am I nervous!!

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