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I've been waiting since May. :)

I've been waiting since May as well- I got denied in June and sent in an appeal- it was over in appeals for 2 months. I finally got approval last week so now I'm waiting for my

surgeons office to schedule a date. Not sure how long that's going to take.

Hang in there- or consider calling to check with your insurance- that couldn't hurt.

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I'm waiting too! Mine was just submitted Friday, but I think I'm going to call the insurance company tomorrow to check status. Too anxious!

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They sent mine in last mon, was approved on fri, they called me fri afternoon, i start my liquids on tues and surgery aug 30th, believe me everything else was slow , but for some reason this was fast, i am getting so excited , nervous...........good luck to you all, and i hope and pray you get your approval soon.

Lisa

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Every second it was on my mind. I hope you will hear back soon though!

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OMG, what do you have for insurance? I would be so upset.. I would definitely give them a prodding. Have they corresponded with you at all? I thought they had 30 day to make a decision. My EGD is Wednesday and then things go off to the insurance company. I do not want to wait many more months. :-( Fortunately my Dr is part of an elite group and has special credentialing, she would not even send it to them for approval until every thing she thought they would want had been done like the EGD and Holter monitor. Good luck, I'd be curious to know the hold up.

I've been waiting since May. :)

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Morning!! Let me know what they tell you when you call. I might call mine too. Im so anxious/excited/stressed all at the same time. If I get denied it will be a huge let down and right now I need some good news in my life. ttys...Good Luck!!!!!

I'm waiting too! Mine was just submitted Friday, but I think I'm going to call the insurance company tomorrow to check status. Too anxious!

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Guest Rosalind

I was just submitted. My insurance company said it only take 3 days! I am anxiously waiting!

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Waiting doing the silly supervised diet for 6 months - one more to go Sept 9th, then packet goes to insurance. this waiting is horrible. makes me want to eat cause it stresses me out. trying to keep busy but it is always there.

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Waiting doing the silly supervised diet for 6 months - one more to go Sept 9th, then packet goes to insurance. this waiting is horrible. makes me want to eat cause it stresses me out. trying to keep busy but it is always there.

You lost 49 lbs so how could your supervised diet have been silly?

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I'm with you, jumping through the 6 months of supervised diet hoops. My last appointment is 8/25 then packet goes to insurance. I'm praying and crossing fingers, toes and eyes that we all get approved!

PS...I agree with the "silly supervised diet" comment. It's just a game they're playing, yes losing weight is a plus but I would've lost a lot more if I had been sleeved 6 months ago!

Waiting doing the silly supervised diet for 6 months - one more to go Sept 9th, then packet goes to insurance. this waiting is horrible. makes me want to eat cause it stresses me out. trying to keep busy but it is always there.

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I'm with you, jumping through the 6 months of supervised diet hoops. My last appointment is 8/25 then packet goes to insurance. I'm praying and crossing fingers, toes and eyes that we all get approved!

PS...I agree with the "silly supervised diet" comment. It's just a game they're playing, yes losing weight is a plus but I would've lost a lot more if I had been sleeved 6 months ago!

Let me clarify. In the beginning, it was very disappointing to know that I had to do a 6 mo supervised diet. I was ready at that moment for surgery to solve all of my problems. On my first visit to my doctor, I told her that I did not want to waist my time. I wanted to be serious about losing weight and make good use of this time. That is what I did. I learned a lot about myself. I got applause from my pcp and nutritionist about the changes that I have already made in my diet. Sooooo, hindsight sees more clearly. I am glad I went through the 6 months. I can definitely say that I have gotten wiser!

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Morning!! Let me know what they tell you when you call. I might call mine too. Im so anxious/excited/stressed all at the same time. If I get denied it will be a huge let down and right now I need some good news in my life. ttys...Good Luck!!!!!

I called and got a rep who was so nice and helpful. It turns out she's waiting for approval for the sleeve, too! After taking a while to track it down, she said it's in process, and they should have answer by Thursday! Woohoo! Fingers crossed for both of us!

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