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  1. thats awesome for you newkristen, i submitted everything march 4th, i have bcbs of ma too. but no word yet, i'm nervous, and thats all i seem to be thinking about! i'm fustrated. but i do love hearing all the success stories, it makes me happy for people i don't even know. it's awesome!!!
  2. hi everyone, waiting on my approval or denial from my insurance company, wondering if you guys have experience with blue cross blue sheild comorbidities. i have osteoarthritis, kidney disorder, acid reflex, difficulty breathing, hs (skin condition). family history of diabetes and heart conditions and obesity. Also have proof of 5 yrs of being obese. i clocked in at a bmi of 37. gave all my paper work, nutrition classes, group meetings, medical necessity letter and phyc eval. what do you guys think? approved or denied????
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  4. i'm 5'3 205lbs, have been obese my whole adult life. have bcbs of ma. my medical history is r-knee surgery, and both knees osteoarthritis, history of anemia, galbladder removed at the age of 18. 36 yrs old now. history of asthma. medical records of weights back as far as 6 yrs. letter of recommendation from orthopedic. kidney urethers duplicaions. do you guys think i have a chance of being approved?

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