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An someone please give me an idea of what to expect. About how long it's going to take

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It all depends on your doctor and insurance company and what each requires. I went for a class at the end of January, had a consult. visit schedule a couple days after that and that is where my doctor put a plan together of tests, nutrition classes and evaluations, and requirements needed for insurance submission. My surgery was April 9th so it was like 2 months for me. There are a lot of people that have to be on a 6 month supervised diet. I was lucky where my insurance did not require that. All doctors and insurance are different.

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I guess I'm just so nervous, how long did it take for u to ge approve

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I have BCBS Horizon do you know if they have any strict restrictions

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Hi I am brand new to this and I have Horizon too. Just found out that I have to do a 6 month diet program, been obese for at least 5 years, have 2 letters of recommendation, and a BMI over 40, etc. I am about to schedule an appt. w/my family DR for the 6 month physician assisted diet. Have you learned anything you can share?

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