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I had received my phone call telling me I had been approved, on the 29th of October, however today I get a call telling me that yes they received the verbal approval but my letter has not been received. I too have not received this letter. I have sat on hold for over 45 minutes while they pass me around from person to person. Ahhhh... my surgery date is on the 17th. I don't not want to yet again postpone it due to insurance... so many emotions right now.... could use some prayers everything works out and surgery continues as planned.

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Insurance can be a pain in the butt. Hang in there and it will all come together .

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Hang in there! I got an approval email saying they were forwarding my records to the surgeon. It was probably another week after that before I got the official letter, and then a second week before I heard from the surgeon. There's a lot of waiting involved, but it's so worth it in the end!

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I've done my waiting! 12 years in Azkaban!' Hahaha sorry channeling my geek

But I'm trying to keep my spirits up. Thanks everyone for your happy wishes.

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Sending good vibes! I've had to wait almost 2 years for surgery because of stubborn insurance.... they're now telling me i have to wait for the beginning of 2016... can hardly wait any longer!!

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@@tlowry I'm super sorry to hear that. I guess i shouldn't complain I don't know if I could wait 2 years. You probably have no sympathy for me. Hang in there though! Good vibes to you

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@lici@ thanks! I just keep remembering the end goal. Hopefully the beginning of the year i can finally get a date!

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Sending good vibes! I've had to wait almost 2 years for surgery because of stubborn insurance.... they're now telling me i have to wait for the beginning of 2016... can hardly wait any longer!!

y do U have to wait till 2016...

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@@taweedeegirl because the insurance wont round my BMI of 39.5 to 40 for years 2013-2014 and according to BSBC federal, I have to be of 40 BMI or greater (with no comordities). So Bluepoint has to submit my weight from 2014 and 2015 at the beginning of 2016. It's so frustrating....

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