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Woooooo!

I got my insurance approval today and am scheduled for surgery on April 30.

Anthem BC/BS was FAST with my approval. The surgeon's office said it would probably take three weeks for approval. It actually took ten days.

My surgeon is Dr. Peter Kwon (Tri-State Bariatrics) in Middletown, NY. I've been so impressed with everything and everyone there.

They recommend going to two shakes and one meal per day in the couple of weeks before surgery. Today is my first day of that.

I'm so excited. It took years for me to make this decision, but I have not looked back since deciding.

Yaay!

Christine

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congratulations!!! good job! good luck on your journey!:lol:

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Congratulations!:unsure:

I, too, have Anthem BCBS. They are definitely fast. I got my approval in 24hrs. My surgery isnt scheduled until May 29, 2008. If it weren't for preparing my students for the end of the year state testing and all else, I would be on that table tomorrow! :lol:

Good luck to you! Happy losing!

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You give me hope!! I also have Anthem and was submitted for approval on Monday, 4/14. Maybe the wait won't be as hard as I anticipated???

Good luck to you both!!

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i have to fisish 2 more months on a 6 month diet from my dr,then what happens i go to dr and he sends my drs note bk to bcbs?i have to make the nutrion and psycho thing i guess best to wait to see what to do,with my passed records im sure bcbs michigan will approve me they told me i had benifiets,im hoping this all starts soon,cant wait in louisana

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Congrats!!! My surgery is scheduled for May 2. I start a 10 day diet, next Monday. So excited...

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june i make appt see dr,then sumit everything in july,not sure how long bcbs michigan will take.think ill make the nutrinest appt and the pysho ev,in june then be all set to sensd in stuff to insurance.think ill only have to pay co pay on fills or free wish i knew,waiting in louisana:rolleyes:

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did u have all ypur tests done ahead of time before u fpund out if u was approved.

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