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Hello all newbie here! I had my first consultation with the dr 01/17. I have 2 appointments tomorrow for the nutritionist & a heart / cardio test? And 2/6 is the psych exam. Surprisingly it’s not much to do! I’m sooooo hoping for a quick & easy approval as I have put this off for years only due to the feelings of others. This time I choose me and what I need! I have bcbs of Illinois with my employer although I live in Texas. Type 2 diabetes diagnosis last year and Edema never had these issues before.. smh. As well I’ve been very private about this.. I brought it up before and omg the lectures I’ve heard due to being successful at loosing weight before when I was much younger with more time on my hands.. Anyway no one is positive. I don’t know anyone close that has had this done before so I’m kind of alone with it. The one person I told doesn’t like it but understands but just isn’t as interested as I’m like omg I hope this works out! Anyone else have the same insurance? Anyone else alone in this situation? Any advice, tips? I just need something to keep me from thinking of this daily! Smh help

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I have BCBS of Illinois. I live Idaho. All of my requirements just got submitted this Monday the 28th. I called on them on Tuesday and she told me they had all the paperwork and that it would take 10-15 days. Hope this helps!

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Yes this helps a lot thank you!

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Yes this helps a lot thank you!
So update! Just the call from the doctor and I was approved! She said she was shocked at how fast it went through!

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8 hours ago, wreckitangie said:

So update! Just the call from the doctor and I was approved! She said she was shocked at how fast it went through!

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Omg I’m so happy for you! Congratulations please keep me posted on how your doing! Do you have a date yet?

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Omg I’m so happy for you! Congratulations please keep me posted on how your doing! Do you have a date yet?
Thank you!! I don't have a date yet, but they should be calling me hopefully today!

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Friends and family just can't understand and sometimes they're judgmental. That's why these forums are so helpful to interact with people who are going through the same things you're going through and can relate.

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