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Blue Shield Of California Ppo

Hi,

I have a bmi 37 and my doctor just diagnosed me with mild sleep apnea. Does this help my chances of getting approved? I also have one kidney (donor) & had gestational diabetes with my last baby.

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wow! that's really great news :) glad you got approved.. you must be so excited?!

I just got a deferral letter stating they cant make a decision yet because they did not get any medical history, pertinent diagnostics, treatment/outcome of treatment on me. So angry at this piont. I will be at my PCP office today...

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wow! that's really great news :) glad you got approved.. you must be so excited?!

Yeah, but it's a tough call. I have just lost 15 pounds on my own, and my wife would rather I just do it on my own.

But, I have been down this road before, and I know that no matter how much I lose (I have lost over 100# on my own before), I won't be able to keep it off.

So, yeah, I'm excited :).

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Aww.. I know your situation.. I have loss weight just about 100 pounds too.. and gained it back.. loss 10-20 pounds after that and gained it all back too.. I think the sleeve is a great idea for us :)

my kids and hubby feel the same as your wife.. but I'm sure they will stand by our sides with our final decision :)

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update: I now have to get my gallbladder removed.. my paper work was resubmitted today.. I'm hoping my insurance approves me that way I can do both things at once.. hoping and praying.. trying to keep positive and not think of it as much as last time :)

please wish me luck!

denise :)

I'm excited for u ... Can't wait to be saying those words hope my get approve cus I have a large hernia

Good luck everything will work out:)

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I hope we get approved too!! it would make life so much better :)

thank you for the positive energy! my waiting game begins once more ;)

Got my date-August 8.

It's a bit further out than I would like-what, tomorrow's not available?!

Anyway, now the real waiting game begins.

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Woohooo! That's awesome :) a date I'm sure makes it real! Congrats again.. very happy for you :")

Yayyy me...got my approval today July 24

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