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Mine is the 27th also Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look great. My surgery is July 27. Do you mind me asking what your BMI was at surgery ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is July 27. Would love a buddy! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My BMI is also a 35-36. I'm scheduled for July 27th. My dr requires a 10 day liquid diet prior to surgery so I think I am going to enjoy door for 2 weeks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Mine is July 27th! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Congrats! I will be about 2 weeks behind you on surgery so you can give me advice! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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My BMI is 35. How long from start to finish? any other requirements you had to do before surgery? Good luck! I have my consultation on the 14th. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Good luck! I got my approval yesterday! Surgery July 27th Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Approved! Surgery date July 27th ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have a July 27th surgery date Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Soooo happy for the both of yall!!!!! Grats!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using the BariatricPal App Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thank you! Now I'm scared. Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks! She said it was the quickest approval she had ever gotten with it being a secondary insurance. Do you have approval yet ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thank you! Approved today. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I didn't have to do an X-ray. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Ladies.... I'm approved ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you. Praying for you also. I have been submitted for a week. My coordinator said she will check the status today. I have some personal issues going on so I already feel defeated. Praying and needing some good news. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I confirmed with another rep and my provided that preauthorization is not required but because they could look for a reason to reject we asked for a review prior to services. They submitted documentation for review. It is really the same thin they just don't call it an authorization. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just called. I was told that state employees Florida BCBS does not require prior authorization. Only documentation of meeting the plan requirements. The rep said this could even be submitted with the claim at time of service. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Do you mind me asking your BMI and if you have any weight related issues? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks. I'm worried and nervous. My provider will call on Wednesday to check the status. I guess I just need to trust that my bariatric office are seasoned at this process. They know what it takes and if they thought it was impossible, they wouldn't waste their time either. Praying it goes smooth Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Has it been your experience that Florida Blue approves those who meet criteria if they submit the documentation. Over 35 BMI with hypertension Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have 35-36 BMI with hypertension. I also have Florida BCBS. They submitted to the insurance company Thursday. I'm so nervous! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App