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BCBS TX PPO

Hi All,

I had lapband surgery 2006. Went from 265 to 200. Have kept 65 lbs off until I had a sudden issue with my esophagus. Lapband removal on 6/20. Today I was approved for gastric sleeve surgery. BMI 37, high blood pressure, displedima (sp). Before surgery is scheduled I will have to have a normal EGD.

2 years of medical records

2 nutrition classes

Physical evaluation

Psychiatric evaluation

sleep study

Paperwork was submitted on Friday, 7/12.

Praise God!!!

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    SO WERE U APPROVED, I HAVE THE SAME INSURANCE

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    I was approved and it took less than a week. Had surgery on 8/19! Thank God!

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