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rebelchelz

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  7. Posted

    You only need to share what you are comfortable with. I wasn't going to tell very many people but I was so excited I just ended up telling everyone. When I got funny looks or bad comments I just reminded them that this was my decision and I wasnt asking for their opinion or advice but only letting them know to help give me support

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  8. Posted

    You only need to share what you are comfortable with. I wasn't going to tell very many people but I was so excited I just ended up telling everyone. When I got funny looks or bad comments I just reminded them that this was my decision and I was asking for their opinion or advice but only letting them know to help give me support

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    congratulations!! I know exactly how you feel!! I recently got my approval & now waiting for my surgery date!! Should be around the first week of November!! It is very exciting!! Good luck on your journey!!

  21. Posted

    I have had some friends act like i'm crazy to have it done before Thanksgiving but I just told them....I've obviously enjoyed overindulging for the past 45 years I am actually welcoming this Thanksgiving and enjoying just being w/ family and my new journey!!

  22. Posted

    Finally!! Just heard from insurance co. that it is approved!! This is 3rd surgeon so it has been a process. Dr. office just called & we have scheduled pre-surgery apt for 10/17 & probably scheduling surgery for 11/8 or 11/9. Will know for sure after pre-surgery apt.

    I've been through the run around w/ 2nd surgeon. So glad I found this new surgeon & they seem to have everything organized and running their office like it should be.

    I'm so excited!!

  23. Posted

    Goodness that is quite the journey !! Well the very best of luck to you. I'm in my 4th of 6 months supervised diet. I came so far to be denied . I have spent COUNTLESS hours doing resource and just day dreaming about it. It pretty much consumes my every spare moment ...lol !!

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    I know what you mean. It has been a crazy journey & praying I hear something soon. Please keep us posted on your story. I pray that it all goes well for you!!

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    I know , your exactly right. Thank you so much ! Have your been approved ?

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    I was approved back in April but that surgeon was out of network w/ insurance. So I changed surgeons to find one that was in my insurance network. So went to a different surgeon in-network in May. it took them forever to submit and I found out in August that it was declined because he didn't do the surgery in a Blue Distinction Center so I went to a new surgeon a couple of weeks ago. She only made me do one appointment w/ her nutritionist since I had done everything else & been through 2 other programs. I went to the appointment this past Monday. They just submitted to insurance this week. I verified w/ the insurance company that they received everything from the Dr on 9/28. Now just waiting for their approval....again....LOL. I'm sure it will be approved but I'm still so nervous & will feel less anxious when I know it has been done for sure.

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    I have BCBSOK 35 bmi with mild sleep apnea but they wouldn't have approved me without that one Comorbidity. I didn't know I had it until I did a sleep study. You should call your insurance & see what their stips are. It was worth it to me to get sleep study

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    I did a sleep study and was told I do not have sleep apnea :( . Only thing I can do now is get my cholesterol checked I guess and pray it's high enough ... I looked online for a listed of Anthems less common comorbidities that are possibly covered. Arthritis, back pain, pulling of blood in the lower extremities are a few... I have all 3 of those. Just not sure that will be approved.

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    I know it sounds crazy to wish high cholesterol but I know exactly how you feel. I was praying for sleep apnea before I was diagnosed. I know that they have to put a number on this for insurance purposes but it's so frustrating that we are trying to do something about this before it gets totally out of control and we have all the comorbidities. I wish you luck in your journey!!

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