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ChocolateDropp7    45

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Great Afternoon! I went into this process thinking it would take months to complete. It has been surprisingly easy and now that my file will be submitted to the insurance company for approval Monday, I'm getting anxious. My procedure could be done as early as the first week of September. I plan to buy all the shakes, broth, and Jello, ect. this week. I am going to start my liquid diet next week. I don't have any local support during this process as I haven't told anyone that I've decided to do it. I also have to have a hiatal hernia repaired at the same time(adding to my anxiety). I will be relying heavily on this app to connect with like minded people. Good luck everyone!

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bia1nca1    38

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My paperwork was submitted yesterday, 8/15 and can take up to 10 business days for processing. My surgeon's schedule is 1 month out, so I am probably looking at end of September or early October. I hate this waiting, I just want to know if I am approved or not.

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ChocolateDropp7    45

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I received a call this morning to schedule me as the approval was faxed back to the office the same day!!!???!!! I didn't expect it to happen this fast. I thought I would have more time to prepare. I don't know how to feel... Is my health that bad? I'm still trying to process it all. September 6th is the day!

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ChocolateDropp7    45

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My paperwork was submitted yesterday, 8/15 and can take up to 10 business days for processing. My surgeon's schedule is 1 month out, so I am probably looking at end of September or early October. I hate this waiting, I just want to know if I am approved or not.

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Use this time to mentally prepare... that was my plan.

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KristenLe    5,979

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I received a call this morning to schedule me as the approval was faxed back to the office the same day!!!???!!! I didn't expect it to happen this fast. I thought I would have more time to prepare. I don't know how to feel... Is my health that bad? I'm still trying to process it all. September 6th is the day!

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You are lucky! I'm sure your health isn't any worse than the rest of us - you qualified surgery and your insurance approved. My approval was fast too - it's the rest that's been dreadfully slow. Congrats!

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ChocolateDropp7    45

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I received a call this morning to schedule me as the approval was faxed back to the office the same day!!!???!!! I didn't expect it to happen this fast. I thought I would have more time to prepare. I don't know how to feel... Is my health that bad? I'm still trying to process it all. September 6th is the day!

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You are lucky! I'm sure your health isn't any worse than the rest of us - you qualified surgery and your insurance approved. My approval was fast too - it's the rest that's been dreadfully slow. Congrats!
You're right. I think I may have been in slight denial about my weight. This was a reality check for sure.

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perksgirl    18

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I'm also be sleeved on the 6th of September along with a hiatal hernia repair I'm excited and nervous at the same time start my two week high Protein diet on the 23rd good luck to you all as you start your healthy journey.

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ChocolateDropp7    45

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I'm also be sleeved on the 6th of September along with a hiatal hernia repair I'm excited and nervous at the same time start my two week high Protein diet on the 23rd good luck to you all as you start your healthy journey.

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OMG we're TWINS!! The hernia repair has me a little concerned but I'm glad both will be done at the same time. Good luck to you as well!

Female

NC

HW:280

HT:5'9"

VSG:9/6/16

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Kitty7926    7

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I think you might be over thinking it. Maybe the insurance company hired more people to help get things done faster! Lol coming from customer service, we always under promise, and over deliver.

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ChocolateDropp7    45

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I think you might be over thinking it. Maybe the insurance company hired more people to help get things done faster! Lol coming from customer service, we always under promise, and over deliver.

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You're right. I asked my coordinator and she said the 2 days is the longest Bcbs has taken to respond.

Female

NC

HW:280

HT:5'9"

VSG:9/6/16

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