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ladytru84

By ladytru84, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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ladytru84    23

ladytru84
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Any one have horizon bcbs of nj and was able to get revision band to sleeve. If so how was the approval process ? Thank u

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Gendy    27

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I have BCBS of NJ but haven't submitted to the insurance company yet. I see the doctor on 10/1/14 and am hoping they submit to the insurance company right after that. I will keep you posted.

I can say that I didn't have a problem being approved with the band and another surgery to fix the band.

I'll keep you posted on my progress.

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ladytru84    23

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Oh ok that's good... good luck at ur appointment n yes please keep me posted u really appreciate that.. what problems r u having with your band?

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Gendy    27

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I just have severe heart burn and of course the usual food getting stuck. Not a lot compared to some people. But I'm not losing weight either. In fact I lost 80 and gained back 30, so I need to get the sleeve soon. I have lost 20 lbs since July, but it sure hasn't been easy.

What problems are you having?

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ladytru84    23

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Same as u.. get stuck alot everyday. Not losing weight.. heartburn.. always always really hungry.. was 180 at my lowest got preggers gave birth at 250 now I'm 240.. n my son's now 3 so havnt had much progress. Hope u get approved for your band.. what doctor r u seeing?

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Gendy    27

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The doctor is submitting my paperwork to the insurance company the week of 10/6. So hopefully within a month I will know something.

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ladytru84    23

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Oh ok well hopefully it will work out..

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ladytru84    23

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Who is your doctor?

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Gendy    27

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My doctor is in Illinois. I live in Iowa and work in Iowa but my insurance is BCBS of NJ because my employer is based out of NJ.

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ladytru84    23

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Oh ok good luck this week hope they approve it

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ladytru84    23

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Hey have u heard anything from ur insurance

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Gendy    27

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I got approved! I ended up having to switch doctors and my paperwork got lost, but once the paperwork was submitted to the insurance company it only took a week and a halt to get approved!

How are things going with you?

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ladytru84    23

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Hey that's awsome.. well my primary won't give me a referral so I'm kina screwed for right now :-( he did some test n said my band is fine even tho I still can't eat anything solid without getting stuck.. what did ur doctor tell the insurance company?

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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