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yay!! i also have bcbs. im doing my nutrient class and the physch visit on tuesday and then everything will be sent for approval. how many days did u wait for approval?

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Congrats and hugs it will be a great journey.

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I got my approval on Wednesday, my date is Nov 8

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Thank you!! I really don't know how long it took, lol! I started with a seminar in the beginning if August at my hospital. The doctor's staff handled everything. They were great and all my pre-op clearance doctors have been great. I was s heduled for surgery on my initial consultation in August pending all the clearances. My primary doctor was very supportive too.

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Congrats!!! I am a day behind you Nov 6th. I kind of can't believe it is happening, but I am so excited. I had my first appt with the surgeon on Sept 19, approved by bcbs a week ago, and now am scheduled for surgery!

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my seminar was the 10th, my first doc visit was 17th, now on the 23rd i get the other two obsticals lol. cant wait! its going soooOO FAST .

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Congrats on ur approval and keep us updated on your progress. :rolleyes: Please remember its a tool.

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Congrats!

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Had my last nutrition class yesterday. Also had my preop meeting with the anethesiaologist and blood work. One appointment left next week with the surgeon and then I'm ready to go. Also starting my preop diet next week. Only one week. I was really surprised that I get to eat 3oz portions of chicken or fish plus raw veggies every day plus shakes. Even oatmeal and cream of wheat. Plus a lot of other foods. All this on preop diet one week before. Of course its small portions but its not a strict liquid diet. I am a happy guy!

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