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I GOT APPROVED!

I just called the insurance company and a wonderful girl put me on hold and came back and said I was approved. I said to her "So you're telling me I'm approved?" and she said yes, gave me an authorization number and then I told her I loved her!! I feel awesome! Thanks to ALL who had me in their prayers & thoughts...you'll continue to be in mine!!!

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congrats, what insurance do you have? I was waiting on my approval and found out monday they are now demanding a psych eval so my plans of being banded aug 4th isnt going to happen cause I cant get to psych eval till the 31st :thumbs_down:

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Nina.

I have Horizon BCBS of NJ. When I went to meet for the surgeon the 1st time in February, the nurse gave me a list of all requirements that the insurance co would need for me to be approved. Can't you move your psych appt up??? I'm thinking about you!!

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Congratulations the best of luck. I watched a show last night on the Discovery Health Channel, I didn't know it existed till last night. It's called "Big Medicine" about people going through bypass surgery and plastic surgery to tighten up their skin. I think they may also do lap bands. Have to wait to see more shows. I watched a bypass being done, and am so glad I chose Lapband LOL.

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Congrats! I was also approved today. I has taken me 3 months to finally get my answer. During that time I didnt know my paper work was lost and once it was fax to them this week it only toke two days to get my approval.

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Thanks soooo much everyone!!! I am THRILLED to say the least!!

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Congrats!! I was approved yesterday too - wonderful feeling, isn't it? :thumbup: Frightening, yet joyous.

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Lisa,

You are SOOO right! I am happier than words can say, but now it's FOR REAL and a bit of nerves are setting in, but I want this so bad! Congrats & good luck to you!!

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