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How long for approval?

How long after submitting package to insurance did it take to get approval? I have last visit next week before my info can go to insurance. I think I'll meet criteria ok, but not sure how long for approval or surgery date. I have to maintain weight at this point so I do still meet requirements. I'm eating too much and feel uncomfortable. I don't want to go out in public anymore. I just want to get this moving without it dragging out.

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It depends on how thorough the insurance department of your surgeon is and what insurance company they send it to? Could take as little as 5 days or 1 month or more.

My approval was one month from submittal. My surgery was three weeks later.

Mine was about three days. I think that's unusual

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My package was just submitted this week. Hoping it is approved and doesn't take too long!

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Well I got a letter from insurance today looking for more information in order to approve my surgery. I'm glad they replied so quickly. I'm going to call Dr's office tomorrow to see about supplying additional information. Hopefully they will be quick to approve!

2 days for insurance approval and surgery was scheduled for 3 weeks

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