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Maria55    0

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Hello everyone! This is my first time using this app. Does anyone else have Anthem Blue Cross? Im waiting for my surgery to get approved by my insurance and I'm starting to feel anxious. Can anyone tell me how long their approval with Anthem took? Thanks!!

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stacyrg2    350

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I had anthem when I was approved for my sleeve in April 2014. It took less than a week from the time my paperwork was submitted. Good luck!

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I had anthem when I was approved for my sleeve in April 2014. It took less than a week from the time my paperwork was submitted. Good luck!

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Thank you!!! My paperwork was submitted on this past Monday. I hope I hear something by next week. Do you have any regrets about having the surgery and have you been able to keep the weight off?

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ShelliW    10

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I have anthem, my first consultation was 4/29/16. Did you have to go through the 6 months with a dietitian?

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I have anthem, my first consultation was 4/29/16. Did you have to go through the 6 months with a dietitian?

Yes I did. All my paperwork is in and the case is still pending. I'm getting so anxious!!

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calmlyfocused    2

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I have the same insurer and was denied due to the 6 month weight loss criteria. Went to my PCP for it. No idea what needs to be done and just wondering if anyone has more specifics or information on this.

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stacyrg2    350

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I had anthem when I was approved for my sleeve in April 2014. It took less than a week from the time my paperwork was submitted. Good luck!

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Thank you!!! My paperwork was submitted on this past Monday. I hope I hear something by next week. Do you have any regrets about having the surgery and have you been able to keep the weight off?

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I don't have a single regret and am

Maintaining a 125lb loss

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I have the same insurer and was denied due to the 6 month weight loss criteria. Went to my PCP for it. No idea what needs to be done and just wondering if anyone has more specifics or information on this.

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I didn't have a six month loss requirement with Anthem. Sorry I have no suggestions

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My paperwork will be submitted MONDAY Aug 1st! I was told the best option to have the 6 month supervised diet done with the surgeon and his dieticians, since they know what the insurances want submitted to them. My PCP suggested the same thing too, maybe talk to your surgeon for further advice what your PCP needs to submit?

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