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Curious to see how long it took everyone to get their approval letters from their insurance companies.

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Hello! im curious to know how long it took everyone to receive their approval letter for surgery and through what companies and is it hard to get approved? My names Ashley im 23 from Texas. I'm currently about 9 months into trying to get my surgery (VSG) it seems like such a rigorous process but am hanging in there! I have done my 6 months of Doctor visits, Psych evaluation, EKG, echos, blood test, and much more! I received a phone call today letting me know that the psych doctor cleared me for surgery now im waiting for is the insurance to approve me i have United Health Care Star Plus (medicaid). I'm very discouraged due to i think they will deny me and it just upsets me to think about it because this is the one thing that can change my life forever and help me live a successful healthy life. Im currently 391 lbs my highest weight was 402 lbs i get so disgusted with the fact that i could weigh so much. I was googled various things and stumbled upon bariatricpal.com and im so glad i did because maybe i can get some answers and support that i so desperately need. Iam a very fun loving caring smart person but i dont feel like i can full be myself due to my weight im here to meet people and get to know the ropes of everything. so please feel free to talk to me i encourage it!

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njbelybean

Gastric Sleeve Patients

Hi! I understand your frustration! According to my surgeon's office, my insurance precertification was submitted on September 12th of this year. I've checked with my insurance company and they have nothing on file. I called the surgeon's office and it is pending! Someone isn't telling the whole truth!

Friday, I called the surgeon's again and was told it had to be resubmitted. Do you think it never was submitted? I do! However, I am hanging in there!

Don't give up! I realize how hard it is to have patience. You will get there! Think of the whole journey and not that you are not there yet! Time is on your side!!!

Take care!

Nancy

Jud2Ram

Gastric Bypass Patients

Mine took 4 days but I was very proactive. I made sure the doctors office did indeed send it in and then I called and checked on the progress with my insurance company daily. The knew I was serious and wanted an answer soon.

Hang in there it'll come.

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