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Sorry, i'd answer if i could but i haven't done it yet and so am also wondering myself. Good luck to all of us,

WOW i'm amazed at how fast you were approved. Congratulations. They submitted my paperwork today so i'm not sure how long before i get a response. Can i ask what insurance you have, i have anthem Blue Cross HMO, not sure what they will say, so hopefully we will be on similar paths --best of luck to you, i'm excited about keeping up with your progress

Congratulations, how exciting, i'm hoping to be as lucky. My paperwork was submitted today to my medical group so now i'm in waiting mode. Good luck i know you'll do great.

Hey Tiffykins, i'm thinking your signifigant other is in the military, that's gotta be so tough. The first person i ever met who had bariatric surgery 8 yrs ago is in Iraq right now. She is doing great, and the military are always in my thoughts and prayers. You take care of yourself. You have come so far and should be proud of yourself. Tomorrow will be better for all of us. )

Hi, my name is Jeani, i have had a weight problem my whole life. Maybe not as bad as some people but it's still a MAJOR problem. Now on top of the weight, i have some health issues and i'm not getting any younger. I've been doing lots of research and i had never heard of the sleeve but now i believe it is the only way i want to go. My doctor does do them, but i get the feeling he prefers bypass. I need to take anti inflamatory pain meds and have been told you can still take them with the sleeve, not with bypass. I'm confused, i'm nervous, i'm not sure if my HMO will approve it. Does anyone know if anthem blue cross is approving the sleeve in 2010? I had my first consultation, did the pscych eval and passed that, had my first support group. Now i guess it's a waiting game to see if the insurance will approve. I've never done a chat room before and it's been really great being able to watch people's videos on you tube i've learned so much. Sometimes tho, the info you get just ends up confusing you so i'm a little stressed. Thanks for being there:001_unsure:

Yes, I have a surgeon, Dr Quilici who works our of Cedar Sinai and St. Joseph's in Burbank. I had consult, group meeting, passed psych eval, now waiting for his office to submit the request to Anthem Blue Cross. I have medical issues and I really need help. I am praying that they will approve me. Not sure how long it will take to get an answer. I'm so glad you guys are there, i don't feel so all alone in this and it hleps, thanks :smile:)

Thank you so much for welcoming me, this is a new experience for me and it's really cool. I'm a little bummed i saw that somoeone with Anthem Blue Cross was denied yesterday for the sleeve because it is investigational?? Has anyone out there been approved for the sleeve with Anthem HMO?? is there a secret or some insight that would help. I would love to hear it. It's so great that this is available. I live alone and its nice not to feel so alone in this journey, I have a daughter and she is very supportive but thinks i am making too big of a deal about all this, that i am worrying too much, but it's kinda hard not to. Anyway i don't feel so alone because of all of you sharing your stories. Thanks good luck and God Bless all of us:001_unsure: