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The Wait Will Drive Me Nutso!

GeauxForIt

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GeauxForIt    659

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So, my paperwork was submitted to Aetna last Friday! I called this morning just to make sure they received it, and they verified that they did. Of course it's "being reviewed".

Not sure I can stand the anticipation!!! I'm preoccupied with it and have accomplished nothing at work today. I vacillate wildly between excited glee (I'll be approved!!!) and crushing disappointment (I'll surely be denied!).

I keep trying to distract myself to no avail!

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Lish    0

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I'm in the exact same boat! Submitted last Thursday, and it's all I can think about! Good luck to you!!!

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NDN_RN    527

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My papers went out to Federal BCBS last Friday at 2pm. Trying to saty busy and positive. Started a pre-pre-op diet today to start getting used to full liquids only. A little torturous. I had a shake for morning, a shake for lunch, then i had a few shrimp , then some roasted chicken for dinner. I hope I can do this. hope to hit the gym tomorrow, at lunchtime. Tempted to call insurance, but won't drive myself nuts. From what other fed bcbs sleevers have said, I should know by weeks end, fingers crossed

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GeauxForIt    659

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Let's all hope we get quick answers and they're all YES!!!!

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GeauxForIt    659

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Seriously, it's ALL I can think of!!!

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IrishEyes    59

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My experience with approval through federal BCBS was quick. They told me on the phone in the morning it could take up to 30 days for approval and called me early afternoon to tell me I was approved. Don't know if it was all my comorbities or what. The patient advocate that called me said she hadn't ever seen it happen so quickly. I pictured them thinking, yes yes yes let's fix this girl she is costing us wayyy too much money. Hope you have an answer real soon!!

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SleeveandRNYchica    1,155

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I pray u all have a quick turn around!!! Mine was less than 8 hours but my expectation was a week at least. I don't think there is any rhyme or reason!!

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NDN_RN    527

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Sleen chica. I have the same insurance. Hope mine turns around soon

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SleeveandRNYchica    1,155

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I am sure u will here something soon!!!! Did u call to make sure they have EVERYTHING?

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cherrybombknits    184

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I heard back from regular BCBS about a week after my paperwork was submitted. They are even setting me up with a dietician afterwards. Hope you get the good news soon!

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GeauxForIt    659

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Ok, I'm officially NUTSO. I called on Monday and Tuesday and had the coordinator call today!!!

Still "pending"...

GAH.

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GeauxForIt    659

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Checked again last Friday and it's still pending.

I'm starting to get really nervous about denial...

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change4life2012    50

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So' date=' my paperwork was submitted to Aetna last Friday! I called this morning just to make sure they received it, and they verified that they did. Of course it's "being reviewed".

Not sure I can stand the anticipation!!! I'm preoccupied with it and have accomplished nothing at work today. I vacillate wildly between excited glee (I'll be approved!!!) and crushing disappointment (I'll surely be denied!).

I keep trying to distract myself to no avail![/quote']

I know exactly how you are feeling. I just went through this and finally got approved Tuesday. It took two weeks for my approval. I think i gained 10 pounds while waiting. I hope you get approved soon!

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NDN_RN    527

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I was approved last week, after a near fail. Because I have a less than 40 Bmi, I And a comorbidity, they scutinize the paperwork more. I called to check and the insurance person ( not a nurse) insisted my file was incomplete and said I need 2 co morbidities ( not on the plan brochure) 2 years weight history( questionable since my co morbidity trumps that)which would have been difficult since i am not the most compliant and go to the doctor"officially" very infrequently, luckily my Pcp did state my obesity has been decades long in his letter of medical necessity,and some other things that had already been submitted. I insisted on talking to a nurse that actually approves these things. She agreed I had met all the requirements and approved on the spot. Picked my heart up and put it back in my chest.

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Raven21    121

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Arghhhh! I can't even submit to Aetna until November 17th! It's already killing me!

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