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Yay!!!!! It's an as wine feeling when u are expecting the worst and u get great news!! And congrats on your approval!

I had the exact same thing happen! Originally they said no diet' date=' then when we submitted they said 6 month diet...then they surprisingly approved me any way! I'm scheduled for April 11th! [/quote']

Thank you and good luck bebee

Thank ya

Thanks!!

April 8th.... So many emotions right now!

I have a date!!!!! April 8th!!!!! Yay!!!

Wow that is fast:) and thanks

Congrats girl!!! I remember the day I was approved' date=' holy crap a rush of emotions. So happy for you.[/quote']

Thanks!!! I'm excited!!

Cool..I live outside of Bullard Dr.Beall has a group meetings every 3mos are you on there Facebook yet.Trinity Mother Frances Bariatric patient support it's a closed group with Neily I love Dr.Beall stuff the are all great!!

No I didn't know they had a Facebook! Ill have to look it up, I haven't got my date Tracy is out till next week....hoping its soon though. How long after u got ur approve did u have surgery?

Dr.Beall is a great Dr. also his stuff and hospital stuff was great also would do it again!!

Good luck...walk walk..!! Do you live in Tyler Tx

Chandler

Congratulations!

Thanks a bunch!

I have only lost 15lbs from start date had my sleeve march 5th and my weight is at stall also going to get more Water I feel fine If I drink to fast or eat my Jello to fast man o man the pain any one else..

Hey there I'll be using the same dr and hospital, how was ur experience?

Congrats to everyone that got approved!!!! And thanks to those for the advice!!!!

yaaaayyyyyy! It is a great feeling when you overcome the approval hurdle!

Thanks, now the fear of the unknown will soon visit I'm sure, lol.... I think the only thing I'm really really scared of is the blood thinner shots I have to give to myself.

I am so excited for you!

Thanks!!

Congrats! No advice cause I'm hoping for my approval next week!

Thanks!!!!be sure to let me know.... Wishing ya the best!

Congrats!!!! I know the feeling must be surreal....hope the best for you...I'm waiting for my good news also...low BMI but still have hope...

Thanks... I hope u get the same good news, I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya!!!!

Wow!!!!! I wanna cry! Wait already done that!!!! Ok i need tips , advice, anything that will help me on this journey. Omg Approved!!!! Sorry this has just been a forever ordeal and was advised not to get my hopes up cause I would prob be denied!! Soooo over the moon now.

Omg omg!!!! Approved today!!!! Thank you God!!!!

I'd start the 6 months and then appeal at the same time. An appeal usually takes about 15-30 days depending upon their turn around time.

Thank you very much for the info!

Thanks, will do.... But just incase I've already scheduled an appt with my PCP, to get the 6 months started, is it faster just to go ahead and appeal or do my 6 months if i get denied? Does anyone know? Let me add I don't mind doing the 6 months, just wish I had known 3 months ago.

When I first called my insurance 3 months ago and got the list of requirements ... I made it a point and asked not 1 but 2 reps if I had to do a weight loss plan, they both said no! Now here I am 3 months in and they are say I need 6 months or 2 different 3 months:(. I sent in my membership to weight-watchers online, my slim fast membership and plan , proof from a dr that I used for weight loss for a few months and gym membership I've had from 2010 till now(shows my visits, but not my weight). Also documents from my PCP where he noted my weight and issues from 2011 and 2012,But all this is combined from a 2 yr period. So my approval is pending.... My heart is so broken I have a feeling I might still get denied. I have BCBS tx....... Has anyone went through something similar?

My surgery day is here ! I'm waiting to go in ! This is a life changing event ! I'm do excited !

Yay! Best wishes!!!!

Hey' date='NikkiV how are you doing with pre op[/quote']

Hey there we have the same Dr. !!!!! I'm waiting on insurance approval.... How fast was your process? Isn't he just the sweetest dr? Good luck Monday , hopefully ill be right behind ya!

Thanks! Makes me feel a little better