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I have been thinking about this for a while ( and trolling this site, quitely gaining information) and I started my process on august 3rd. I had my orientation on august 3rd, consult on august 10th, nutritionist on august 26th and psych evalulation on sept 3. My team thought that I needed a 6 month medically supervised diet but I told them I spoke with my insurance several times and they said no. So I had to really advocate for myself and make them submit to my insurance. Well she called me the same day and said that I was approved YAAAAAAAAAAY. Needless to say she said that she had never seen a insurance approve so fast. FYI my insurance is Humana. I am just really excited about this and nervous but grateful for the chance to make some MUCH NEEDED changes. This is something that I have being praying for and im so thankful to God.

So now im just waiting for them to call so I can schedule and get my date. Just wanted to share my story and wish everyone good luck no matter where you are in your journey. Blessing to all :)

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That's great news! Hope you hear about a surgery date just as quickly!

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Thank you and me too ;)

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I have been thinking about this for a while ( and trolling this site, quitely gaining information) and I started my process on august 3rd. I had my orientation on august 3rd, consult on august 10th, nutritionist on august 26th and psych evalulation on sept 3. My team thought that I needed a 6 month medically supervised diet but I told them I spoke with my insurance several times and they said no. So I had to really advocate for myself and make them submit to my insurance. Well she called me the same day and said that I was approved YAAAAAAAAAAY. Needless to say she said that she had never seen a insurance approve so fast. FYI my insurance is Humana. I am just really excited about this and nervous but grateful for the chance to make some MUCH NEEDED changes. This is something that I have being praying for and im so thankful to God.

So now im just waiting for them to call so I can schedule and get my date. Just wanted to share my story and wish everyone good luck no matter where you are in your journey. Blessing to all :)

I also got approved immediately. That was good news and bad news. The good news is no waiting. The bad news is no time for a food funeral! Congrats!!! :)

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Right lol but thanks, it feels good @ radar

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good luck!!

my approval was pretty fast too. From my consult to the day of my surgery was only about 2 months

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Congrats! My approval took 3 days.

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Mine approved in 2 1/2 hrs. I have BCBS of Ky thru my husbands employer. Was totally surprised it was so quick

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Congrats to everyone .......im excited about this journey ????????

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I'm in Milwaukee Wisconsin and I have Humana through my job at children's hospital

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Congrats!

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