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How Long Before Deciding Can You Actually Get The Surgery?

I've heard it can take 6 months or longer to actually get the surgery once you are engaged in the process. Medical tests, insurance approvals, weight loss ect. How long does it normally take?

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    • dwilliams
      dwilliams

      Wow, most were really quick! I had my seminar in September, first consult with surgeon in December , insurance requirements are 6 months documented diet, all other consults between the first appt and

    • Jim1967
      Jim1967

      Make sure you ask them to send the coverage policy to you in writing. Some insurance companies and mine being one of them may say it is not covered only to find out they do in fact cover it as long a

    • Lori Voss Green
      Lori Voss Green

      One other thing to keep in mind........it is not necessarily the insurance company that does or does not cover it. I work for BCBS of IL. Bariatric surgery being covered is a decision your group (mean

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    Thanks Lori. I did call my group and they confirmed it was convered with a pre-auth with my Doctor, including fills etc.

    Jim1967 - I'll be sure to get it all in writing!!

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