Stressed about approval

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

Hello all,

I am really stressed about my surgery not being approved yet.

I can't stop worrying about it.

The claim was submitted 14 days ago and it hasn't been approved yet.

As you all know surgery is scheduled for 08-31-17.

My wife keeps telling me to be patient, but I am really worried about it.

I have already requested time off from work and made plans to get help with our kids.

I don't know if I should call my insurance and ask what the problem is or what.

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[ZinNH 173]

My approval took three weeks. It wouldn't hurt to call and check on the status of your authorization.

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

I called my doctors office and they said it is still awaiting approval.
I want to call the insurance company but I am afraid it will only makes things worse.

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[Allie589 171]

Hang in there! If you've done everything they require, and I'm sure your md has made sure bc they won't submit until all papers and such are in order, you'll be fine. The insurance coordinator at my bariatric surgeon's office told me it could take up to a month. It's so tough waiting-I called the insurance coordinator too many times. I know she rolled her eyes every time my number popped up. We didn't schedule mine until I was approved. Worst case, you push your date out a week but I know how hard that'll be. Hang in there!!


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[Walter.Sobchak 978]

Thank you for responding.
I don't want to annoy my insurance coordinator either.
I know I did everything they asked of me.
I just don't want any further delays.
I have been waiting for this surgery for 4 years.

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[Pauliegroup 26]

Mine took over 3 weeks. I wouldn't be concerned until the end of the upcoming week. You also can't control what is no longer in your hands. Stick with your pre-op diet and if you don't hear by Friday morning, I'd call your coordinator and raise some serious concerns.

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

Thanks Paulie.
I am sticking to the diet.
The addict in me wants to give up and pig out since I don't have the approval yet.

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[annashryb 1]

I am stressing now about this too-did you get approved?

[Pauliegroup 26]

I'm down 33 pounds in 26 days. Keep the faith and you'll be fine.

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

This Preop diet is making me realize how much of a food addict I am.
I can feel my body craving junk food.
All I have been eating is chicken breasts, egg whites, ground turkey and Protein Shakes.
I keep fantasizing about Taco Bell or McDonald's.

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[ZinNH 173]

7 minutes ago, Walter.Sobchak said:

This Preop diet is making me realize how much of a food addict I am.
I can feel my body craving junk food.< br /> All I have been eating is chicken breasts, egg whites, ground turkey and Protein Shakes.
I keep fantasizing about Taco Bell or McDonald's.

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I read a book called Never Binge Again. It really helped me get past my food addiction issues.

[AsianBeauty 78]

I called my doctors office and they said it is still awaiting approval.
I want to call the insurance company but I am afraid it will only makes things worse.

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I would recommend to call them. Just ask that you are calling to check the status of a claim that was submitted. Let them tell you it's pending approval and why, then asked them if there is anything that you are missing that needs to be submitted. Then they will explain to you whats going on. Just act concern. I went over my Dr and called my insurance to check the status. I knew before my Dr new that I was approved. It could possibly be approved they just haven't reached out to them yet. It won't make matters worse at all.

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[Walter.Sobchak 978]

I read a book called Never Binge Again. It really helped me get past my food addiction issues.

I have that ebook but haven't read it.

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