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Everything was submitted to insurance on Friday and they have 5 days to give you an answer and I am not patient at all lol its so hard not to call them everyday and ask if they have an update yet. I am just staying strong in prayer and hoping that it is approved so I can start my new life and journey. Please sprinkle me with some patience dust lol

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Good thoughts coming your way.

Mine was also sent to insurance on Friday but I was told it normally takes 10 days. So I wait...

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Thank you and good luck to you. Hopefully we will be joining the losers bench sooner than later (:

Good thoughts coming your way.

Mine was also sent to insurance on Friday but I was told it normally takes 10 days. So I wait...

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Mine was sent on Thursday. :( received denial letter on monday. They have reopened my file. I am praying for you both to receive the APPROVAL.

Cocoon to Butterfly

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Mine was sent on Thursday. :( received denial letter on monday. They have reopened my file. I am praying for you both to receive the APPROVAL.

Cocoon to Butterfly

Why were you denied? I'm sorry, hopefully you get approved!!

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Not Medically Appropriate.

Cocoon to Butterfly

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This is my fear. My BMI is the only thing that qualifies me for the surgery. I have no co-morbidities. My surgeon and his team are far more optimistic than I am. They said the insurance companies have requirements and you meet them or you don't. They can't and shouldn't deny based on anything other than their requirements. But that doesn't make sense because we see it all the time!

Not Medically Appropriate.

Cocoon to Butterfly

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This is my fear. My BMI is the only thing that qualifies me for the surgery. I have no co-morbidities. My surgeon and his team are far more optimistic than I am. They said the insurance companies have requirements and you meet them or you don't. They can't and shouldn't deny based on anything other than their requirements. But that doesn't make sense because we see it all the time!

Not Medically Appropriate.

Cocoon to Butterfly

I meet all my requirements. The doctors office thinks a code they put on they don't like. I am now in pending not denied. I heart sunk when I received that letter. I still have a chance.

Cocoon to Butterfly

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Not Medically Appropriate.

Cocoon to Butterfly

Do they give a reason for their decision that you're "not medically appropriate"?

Im told that insurance companies often play a wording "game" and you just have to stay persistent and you'll get your approval. I request approval next month so any info helps.

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Not Medically Appropriate.

Cocoon to Butterfly

Do they give a reason for their decision that you're "not medically appropriate"?

Im told that insurance companies often play a wording "game" and you just have to stay persistent and you'll get your approval. I request approval next month so any info helps.

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Not Medically Appropriate.

Cocoon to Butterfly

Do they give a reason for their decision that you're "not medically appropriate"?

Im told that insurance companies often play a wording "game" and you just have to stay persistent and you'll get your approval. I request approval next month so any info helps.

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No did not give any other reason.

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Everything was submitted to insurance on Friday and they have 5 days to give you an answer and I am not patient at all lol its so hard not to call them everyday and ask if they have an update yet. I am just staying strong in prayer and hoping that it is approved so I can start my new life and journey. Please sprinkle me with some patience dust lol

Hudjess, I'm sorry I kind took your post. I am praying it goes very smooth for you.

Cocoon to Butterfly

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No you definitely didn't. We are all here for each other. I am just happy the status is pending for you and not denied! How long did they say it could take to get a decision?

Everything was submitted to insurance on Friday and they have 5 days to give you an answer and I am not patient at all lol its so hard not to call them everyday and ask if they have an update yet. I am just staying strong in prayer and hoping that it is approved so I can start my new life and journey. Please sprinkle me with some patience dust lol

Hudjess, I'm sorry I kind took your post. I am praying it goes very smooth for you.

Cocoon to Butterfly

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No you definitely didn't. We are all here for each other. I am just happy the status is pending for you and not denied! How long did they say it could take to get a decision?

Everything was submitted to insurance on Friday and they have 5 days to give you an answer and I am not patient at all lol its so hard not to call them everyday and ask if they have an update yet. I am just staying strong in prayer and hoping that it is approved so I can start my new life and journey. Please sprinkle me with some patience dust lol

Hudjess, I'm sorry I kind took your post. I am praying it goes very smooth for you.

Cocoon to Butterfly

3 to 4 days.

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