SarahElizabeth

Wow Melvin that is a long time to wait! I bet it was so worth it in the end! I'm really nervous but super excited!!!

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I was calling everyday!!! I knew the day the nurse opened my file. So I knew the next day there would be an answer. As long as everything is there that is required it should go smoothly. They are benefits WE pay for! Mine took 5 days. The first time I called I told them my mother needed to fly here to help with my kids and the lady was really nice and said she submitted a note stating the case to be high priority.

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My BMI was 36 and is now 35 and I got my approval today! I have GERD, Hypertension and pre-diabetes. You need to call your insurance and see if they specify what they consider a comorbidity. I gained 5 pounds during my 6 month diet in between monthly appt, from steroids, but my insurance doesn't say I could not gain and loose again. Good luck!

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I was approved today as well!!! We are doing it! It's really happening!

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I got the word from insurance today that I am approved for gastric bypass! I am so excited! I took some before pictures in my bathing suit to keep me motivated. I am going to work hard for a happier and healthier me!

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No. I didn't realize that there was one. I will have to check that out.

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I called United for an update today and told them that I would like a decision sooner than later because my mom is going to fly out here to help with the kids. The lady was super nice and said she would attach a note to my claim and put it in high priority. She said they should have an answer within 24-72 hours. Mindy, maybe our surgery dates will be close. It would be nice to have someone to talk to that is going through the same changes at the same time.

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Thank you all for the kind words!

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All of my paperwork was submitted Friday to United. Surgery will hopefully be end of August early September. All depends how long I have to play the waiting game with insurance. I am really nervous and excited to finally start this new adventure. It has been a long journey and I wish I wouldn't have waited this long.

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