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The coordinator just called and let me know that I was approved!!! She said she had a bunch of people waiting for her with appointments etc. but she wanted to let me know that the approval went through and she would be calling me back later to schedule the surgery etc.

So excited, just had to share! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Odee

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So great! I have Cigna too and sure hope I get approved. I wonder what would cause one not to get approved if you meet all the requirements they are asking for?

How long did it take for Cigna to approve once submitted to them?

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ONCE all the requirements were met to Cigna's satisfaction (Friday), I was approved today (Monday). But, we went several weeks back and forth with Cigna on technicalities. I was denied twice and then had to have a Peer to Peer. Cigna was a real stickler, believe it or not, on the letter from my primary care physician.

Good luck to you, I'm sure all will go smoothly for you. A word of advice, make sure the letter clearly states that you are "cleared for surgery". My PCP did 2 letters that were rejected but we got it right the 3rd time(always a charm).

Odee

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This is GREAT NEWS!!!!

I am waiting fr my approval so I understand how it is hard and what is the re leave :)

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I was approved today

Congrats

Such an exciting feeling being approved

looking forward to starting your new long journey

all the best to you

good luck

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Thank you all ! I am very excited. I can hardly contain myself at work today, I want to scream !!!!!

I am also a little bit nervous now that its all coming together. So many things to worry about regarding the surgery...

Right now I just want to enjoy this feeling cause it sure is nice !!

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I just got my date - September 4th!! Holy cow things are moving fast now!!!

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Congrats, and so happy to say I was approved as well! It took 6 days for approval. I have pre-op testing chest x ray, abdominal ultrasound and ekg on the 23rd and egd on 28th. Looking at early september....yay!

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So great! I have Cigna too and sure hope I get approved. I wonder what would cause one not to get approved if you meet all the requirements they are asking for?

How long did it take for Cigna to approve once submitted to them?

My surgery stuff was submitted by drs on August 8th and I was approved on the 15th

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I have Cignas indemnity plan (international) which covers the procedure. They told me they want a 6 month record of a diet plan in compliance with a physician, do you submit a daily record or monthly record of the diet? :wacko:

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