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Bobbe Schu

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armywife79    123

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Hey PinkP, I'm so glad to hear your on your way and your not going to be hassled by insurance anymore! I wish I had known about the advocates much earlier on in my situation too but, they really came through in a big way for me! I would use them again in a heartbeat if I ever get another denial. You never know what I may need down the road. If I ever ask for revision I have the feeling I would be in the same boat again. When it comes to WLS, these companies seem to have no issues being out right discriminatory towards us. Lindstrom is really involved with lobbying for new laws regarding our surgical needs. Since obesity is such a nation wide issue, they really do need to amend the laws. Bobbe, let us all know how it goes, I have my fingers crossed for you!

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Cdominguez    26

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I did the Dr's Diet for 6 months and was approved the program is called Dr's diet hope they have it in your state good luck! ????

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Bobbe Schu    53

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Still waiting. Appeal was filed with UHC 10 days ago. The waiting is KILLING me.

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armywife79    123

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I know! They have 30 days to reply and the sure do take the 30! At least your in the home stretch!

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Bobbe Schu    53

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That's exactly what Kelley told me this morning. They really like to make one suffer!

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Pinkgirl1234    761

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Whenever you feel a flare up see your dr.....document everything.

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Bobbe Schu    53

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DENIED AGAIN! ANOTHER APPEAL! Kelley wasn't surprised. It seems my records were reviewed by a PLASTIC SURGEON!!! Duh!!!

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betrthnever    107

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Bobbi, is this with the weight loss advocates?

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Bobbe Schu    53

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Bobbi, is this with the weight loss advocates?

Yes. But now we move to the next step. I will not give up, nor will the Lindstroms! So happy to have them in my corner. Without them I would not have pursued this--wouldn't have known I had the choice.

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betrthnever    107

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I was just approved!! I'm so happy!

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betrthnever    107

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Bobbi, is this with the weight loss advocates?

Yes. But now we move to the next step. I will not give up, nor will the Lindstroms! So happy to have them in my corner. Without them I would not have pursued this--wouldn't have known I had the choice.

maybe its the third time is a charm thing. I wouldn't give up either. I was prepared to contact the Lindstrom group if I wasn't approved.

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Bobbe Schu    53

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Bobbi, is this with the weight loss advocates?

Yes. But now we move to the next step. I will not give up, nor will the Lindstroms! So happy to have them in my corner. Without them I would not have pursued this--wouldn't have known I had the choice.
maybe its the third time is a charm thing. I wouldn't give up either. I was prepared to contact the Lindstrom group if I wasn't approved.
Congratulations! I am so very happy for you! Do you have a date yet?

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Pinkgirl1234    761

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This is ridiculous!What is your insurance again?

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betrthnever    107

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Bobbi, is this with the weight loss advocates?

Yes. But now we move to the next step. I will not give up, nor will the Lindstroms! So happy to have them in my corner. Without them I would not have pursued this--wouldn't have known I had the choice.
maybe its the third time is a charm thing. I wouldn't give up either. I was prepared to contact the Lindstrom group if I wasn't approved.
Congratulations! I am so very happy for you! Do you have a date yet?

Not yet...I have to talk it over with my SO tonight. We are getting married in December and I'm a little worried about how the surgery might effect my wedding (or how I might feel at my wedding time)

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amaral1407    11

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Hello

I was denied at first for the sleeve revision but was approved for the lapband removal for not having 6 months of nutrional visits. My doctor did a peer to peer conference with the insurance and was approved immediately. I had surgery on 08/31. He sent in all the information on first surgery had the 6 months of nutrional visits and that everytime I went to get a fill or unfill I spoke to nutrionist. Hope that helps!!!! Not sure why people have to hire and advocate cause this is what we are paying our doctors to do. Or at least I found an amazing Bariatric team that did all the leg work for me

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