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Hello all! Still no news. Reassessment was on June 23rd. The insurance coordinator did not submit paperwork until the 29th after hours so AETNA does not count it as day 1. I know it is only the 7th but the wait is painstakingly drawn-out. It is time to take care of business!!! 9 business days since surgeon approval and potentially 5 business days from the last day AETNA said they would take. I went ahead and made another dietitian appointment for the 19th in case... You know. I'm ready to jump up from the losers bench and become a starter. Let's get started!!!!! AETNA! AETNA! AETNA!

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Crazy how everyone's wait time and program is different... I have Aetna and the time from my initial appointment with the surgeon to the surgery was only 45 days. The only thing I had to do was see the recommended specialists and get cleared.

Sorry you are going through so many loops,

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@@living.loving.life

I called again today and the insurance rep suggested I call my doctor's office since a nurse hadn't even been assigned to my case yet. So... I did. They are going to call on Monday and try to get it expedited. Hopefully, Monday will bring an answer.

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Hello everyone! I just got my date! I will be having surgery July 20th!!!!

Im super excited and Nervous!!!

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Anyone already approved and has a July date? I am excited, nervous, and a world of other emotions! Anyone else in here with July dates already?

July 11th and really starting to freak out with nerves. Excited about weight loss but scared of surgery.

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Finally got approved and July 11th is my surgery date.. soon nervous yet excited also..

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Mine is July 11th as well. Very nervous!

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Good luck everyone with dates this month!

I was told i will stay from 1-3 days depending on multiple factors.

So just know they will keep you for your safety and try not to stress!!

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July 18th here! I have a Post It Note countdown on my bathroom door. It's so great at the end of the day to take another number down. Only you all can relate to my level of excitement and anticipation. So ready to begin my journey to better health and...cuter clothes ^_^

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Tomorrow! (7/12) I just got my time.

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Awesome!! Congrats and good luck!!!!

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