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KarinaM I am soooooo happy for you !!! I know how hard it is to get denied !!! I am also getting Gastric Bypass.:laugh:
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That is so awesome !!! I start my 2 week pre-op diet on the 26th coming up soon !!!
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I will be having it done on Jan 9th. I start my 2 week diet on Dec 26th !!!! I can't believe how fast my appeal went !! I just pray for you that they will do the same. I will keep you guys posted !! I am so excited !!:sad_smile:
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I GOT APPROVED !! My Surgery should be on Jan 9th.. I got approved for the bypass instead !! Thanks for the support !!
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I had to send it to the same place but I faxed everything so I am not sure I believe it was somewhere in KY. I talked to the lady and they recieved everything. According to her the turn around time has been 3 weeks. She said I can call in a check on it. I am just too scared to lol..
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Well I sent my appeal in today !!! They said they have 3 weeks !! So I just pray...now
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I weigh 210lbs and Im 5'0.. I have not recieved my denied tricare paper yet cause I'm at Disneyworld lol... I am thinking about paying out of pocket for the lap band...
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Well I got TURNED DOWN :frown: They said it's because I am 13lbs to light. Can you believe that? I have everything else though. They said I can pay cash but I am not sure how I could get the loan.. I am going to Appeal anyone have any advice for me?:thumbs_up:
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WOw I can't believe how smoothly everything is going... Was Approved for everything so far. :rolleyes2: They sent all the information to Tri-Care on Friday I just hope and pray for them to cover it !! I have my fingers crossed !! :hurray:
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Everything has been going through pretty fast just waiting on Pscyhology now and 2 more classes. I should know by thursday !!:thumbup:
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Hi there.. I am too nervous that I won't get approved also. Although TriCare (Prime) approved 4 doctors visits. My PCM has filled out the Letter of Medical Necessity Paperwork, Clearance for Surgery and Blood Work. I go see the Bariatric Surgeon on Monday. I am hoping that everything will go smoothly !!! My BMI is 39-40 with a history of hypertension, high cholesterol and lower back pain. Just wish me luck for MONDAY !!