Hi Everyone I've been snooping around on this site for almost two months now and this is my very first post. Just wanted to let you all know that I met with my surgeon (Dr. Silva in Paramus, NJ) on Friday 7/1/11. I was pro-active and found out all of the tests I would need in order to have the procedure, and had everything done just in time to meet my surgeon. The same day I met with him, I submitted all my results (psych eval, ekg,upper endoscopy and letter from my pcp). The young lady in the insurance department was not in in Friday 7/1/11 and Monday was Independance day so she couldnt submit for approval until today Tuesday. I thought it would take about a week or so to get any news back, but I recieved a phone call by 4 p.m. from the surgeons office letting me know that Oxford approved without any problems. I am still freaking outttttttt!!!!!!!! It literally only took 8 HOURS to get the approval. This is truly a blessing. The young lady that works at my surgeons office told me she knew I would have no problem getting approved because my BMI was 53% (I'm 5'3 and weigh 290 lbs) and I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I wanted to share my experience with you all in case there was anybody looking for a little more information on the Oxford Freedom plan

I rejoice with you! It took me 4 yrs to get OKd for revision surgery that I had a month ago. Congrats! Keep us posted on your progress! Take care, Ronda

Congratulations.... I'm so excited for you!!

Contgrats.!!!!! I know exactly how you feel oxford was my saving grace aswell . They were awesome I used to complain i needed referrels but man i am so grateful !!!!!!

Hi Everyone I've been snooping around on this site for almost two months now and this is my very first post. Just wanted to let you all know that I met with my surgeon (Dr. Silva in Paramus, NJ) on Friday 7/1/11. I was pro-active and found out all of the tests I would need in order to have the procedure, and had everything done just in time to meet my surgeon. The same day I met with him, I submitted all my results (psych eval, ekg,upper endoscopy and letter from my pcp). The young lady in the insurance department was not in in Friday 7/1/11 and Monday was Independance day so she couldnt submit for approval until today Tuesday. I thought it would take about a week or so to get any news back, but I recieved a phone call by 4 p.m. from the surgeons office letting me know that Oxford approved without any problems. I am still freaking outttttttt!!!!!!!! It literally only took 8 HOURS to get the approval. This is truly a blessing. The young lady that works at my surgeons office told me she knew I would have no problem getting approved because my BMI was 53% (I'm 5'3 and weigh 290 lbs) and I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I wanted to share my experience with you all in case there was anybody looking for a little more information on the Oxford Freedom plan

Hi Everyone I've been snooping around on this site for almost two months now and this is my very first post. Just wanted to let you all know that I met with my surgeon (Dr. Silva in Paramus' date=' NJ) on Friday 7/1/11. I was pro-active and found out all of the tests I would need in order to have the procedure, and had everything done just in time to meet my surgeon. The same day I met with him, I submitted all my results (psych eval, ekg,upper endoscopy and letter from my pcp). The young lady in the insurance department was not in in Friday 7/1/11 and Monday was Independance day so she couldnt submit for approval until today Tuesday. I thought it would take about a week or so to get any news back, but I recieved a phone call by 4 p.m. from the surgeons office letting me know that Oxford approved without any problems. I am still freaking outttttttt!!!!!!!! It literally only took 8 HOURS to get the approval. This is truly a blessing. The young lady that works at my surgeons office told me she knew I would have no problem getting approved because my BMI was 53% (I'm 5'3 and weigh 290 lbs) and I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I wanted to share my experience with you all in case there was anybody looking for a little more information on the Oxford Freedom plan [/quote']

Great to hear! I have oxford freedom as well one of my main concern is they won't approve me for whatever reason. I'm 5'2 247 right now. I just started my 6 months of weigh ins! Can't wait to get sleeved. Hope you have a great journey to the losers bench!

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