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Yay! My surgeon's office submitted my information to my insurance yesterday afternoon and called me at 11:30 this morning saying they received the approval. My surgery is scheduled for April 30th. I'm so excited!

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wow! I wish my BC had been that fast. Still I suppose they worked fast enough. It all happened within a couple of months...from my first consultation to surgery date.

Congratulations!

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Wow, That is wonderful. I have my last appointment on May 2nd which they will then submit to my insurance. I am thinking that will be the worse part. Having to wait to see if they approve. Congrats on getting the approval. Soon you will be banded.

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I have Aetna, they appproved me quick also, less than a week, Surgery is May 2nd!!!!

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Did you guys have to wait 6 months as part of the insurance process?

No. I just had to see a nutritionist for 3 months, have a diagnosis of obesity for 2 years, proof of attempted weight loss for the past year and a mental health exam. Since I had been to the doctor numerous times regarding my weight the diagnosis and proof of attempted weight loss were easy. I also submitted a letter from my personal trainer. My first consultation was January 16, 2012 and my surgery is April 30th.

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No. I just had to see a nutritionist for 3 months, have a diagnosis of obesity for 2 years, proof of attempted weight loss for the past year and a mental health exam. Since I had been to the doctor numerous times regarding my weight the diagnosis and proof of attempted weight loss were easy. I also submitted a letter from my personal trainer. My first consultation was January 16, 2012 and my surgery is April 30th.

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That is awesome! I hope BCBS is as friendly!

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BCBS of Texas..opps! :P

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