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PeaceLove&Tash    27

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Ok so I am 23 years old 260 lbs 5'8. I was going to get the lapband but after talking to my surgeon decided the sleeve was best for me :). I have done all my requirements this far. Bcbs required a psych eval, a nutrition consult, and a physician consult. They submitted my papers Friday!!!! How long did it take for y'all to be approved? Then how long for surgery? Any other requirements? My doctor mentioned a GI study before surgery to see if I had a hiatal hernia. Thanks in advance!!

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PeaceLove&Tash    27

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Also how many insicions did you have?

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Houston17    115

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Hi Tasha, I have UHC and my paperwork was submitted 6/28. I'm in the waiting game right now. From what I've read on the site, the approval time varies for every one! Fingers crossed that it will not take long! :)

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PeaceLove&Tash    27

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Hi Tasha' date=' I have UHC and my paperwork was submitted 6/28. I'm in the waiting game right now. From what I've read on the site, the approval time varies for every one! Fingers crossed that it will not take long! :)[/quote']

Man I just wanna know lol. Do you know how many incisions there are?

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Houston17    115

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I believe that some have said 4 or 5 but I'm not sure! I hear you about wanting to know. When I started this process and they told me that it could take 3 to 6 months, I thought for sure that they were exaggerating! Lol. I'm almost at the 3 month mark so they know what they are talking about! :). Best of luck to you!

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TinkerToyz    45

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The incision count can be anywhere from 1 (not real common at this point) to 7 (also not real common) but usually 4 or 5.

Hopeful loser reacted to this

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PeaceLove&Tash    27

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Goodness! I hope it doesn't take three months for approval!

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PeaceLove&Tash    27

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The incision count can be anywhere from 1 (not real common at this point) to 7 (also not real common) but usually 4 or 5.

Thanks ;) when you you have your sleeve?

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Back~To~Amy    307

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I don't know about the approval time as I did cash pay. However, I do know about the incisions....at least mine. I had surgery June 5th and I had 5 incisions which are all healing quite nicely. Good luck in your journey. I hope you get your approval quickly!

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TinkerToyz    45

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Thanks ;) when you you have your sleeve?

I have not had it yet, I am a July 10th sleever. I have worked at several hospitals that did strictly weight loss surgery and even taught a few seminars for them. I just know a lot about the procedures.

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PeaceLove&Tash    27

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I have not had it yet' date=' I am a July 10th sleever. I have worked at several hospitals that did strictly weight loss surgery and even taught a few seminars for them. I just know a lot about the procedures.[/quote']

Very close! Well you are well versed. I was pro band till I met with my doctor. And found out the sleeve was best.

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PeaceLove&Tash    27

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I don't know about the approval time as I did cash pay. However' date=' I do know about the incisions....at least mine. I had surgery June 5th and I had 5 incisions which are all healing quite nicely. Good luck in your journey. I hope you get your approval quickly![/quote']

That's great! How is your weightloss? How was the surgery? I hope so toooo :)

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MamaMelly    97

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Ok so I am 23 years old 260 lbs 5'8. I was going to get the lapband but after talking to my surgeon decided the sleeve was best for me :). I have done all my requirements this far. Bcbs required a psych eval' date=' a nutrition consult, and a physician consult. They submitted my papers Friday!!!! How long did it take for y'all to be approved? Then how long for surgery? Any other requirements? My doctor mentioned a GI study before surgery to see if I had a hiatal hernia. Thanks in advance!![/quote']

Hey Tashashantel,

I have BCBS Federal. I got my approval in 9 business days. If you call they will give you an estimate on how long the authorization will take.

Good luck!

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Houston17    115

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Hey Tasha, let me clarify.... The process from when I first attended a weightless seminar until now has been approximately 3 months. Not the insurance approval. Sorry that was confusing! :)

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PeaceLove&Tash    27

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Hey Tashashantel' date='

I have BCBS Federal. I got my approval in 9 business days. If you call they will give you an estimate on how long the authorization will take.

Good luck![/quote']

Great! I will do that tomorrow.

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