Hello all. I need all the prayers you guys can send my way. I've had a very intense week ( and is only Wednesday). Starting by the fact that the cardiologist took forever to give me the clearance and of course I was thinking the worse, having a surgery schedule for December 27th I was hysterical. Things got better yesterday evening when FINALLY the

cardiologist and the PCP sent the paper to my surgeon. This morning I called the surgeons office to make sure everything was in order and the coordinator informed me that the paperwork was going to be submitted today but that he can't guarantee that I will get approved before the 27th, that most likely my surgery was going to be postponed. OH LORD HAVE MERCY I already asked for time off ( they approved me cause is low season) and I already have everything ready for the 27th ???? Please pray for me to get the Approval on time. I really need the surgery.. By the way I have Cigna.. Any experience you would like to share??? How long does it take to get Approved ??

I have Cigna and it took exactly 10 days although even Cigna told me it can take up to 30 days . Best of luck and hope it works out.

Denise

Thanks a lot for your answer. Will keep you posted.

My approval actually came within a weeks time. I did call and check the status. You can inquire indicating that your surgery is scheduled already.

Wow only one week. Fingers crossed that will be perfect for me since I'm schedule for the 27th. Papers were submitted today. When do you think I should call Cigna?? My BMI is over 40 and I have type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, so I don't think they have a lot of thinking to do.