Hello everyone,

Today I had my temporary last appointment & today my paper work goes to insurance for approval. I'm so nervous. How long does this process usually take?

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Edited July 28, 20169 yr by acm21_

My insurance company (Horizon BCBS, NJ) told me to expect a 5 day turnaround - but they decided they needed a second review and told me that it could take 7-14 days for the second review

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I had my final required nutritionist appointment on 8/3/16. All the referrals and lab work was also done (I was done with all that like the month before). My surgery is already scheduled for 9/19/16, which I take as a good sign. The doctor sees no reason why my insurance would deny me. They did say to give it up to 14 business days. It's been about 7. The waiting is killing me lol.

My insurance (United Healthcare) approved me within the same week i finished the program...good luck

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My insurance (United Healthcare) approved me within the same week i finished the program...good luck

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Thank you...I just want everything set. No surprises. Keeping my fingers crossed

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I have Excellus BCBS and it took them about 4 HOURS. I had to call just to make sure I was reading my screen right!

Got my approval letter yesterday! Surgery is all set for 9/19/16. So excited!!! ???????????? Thanks for the good vibes. It only took 7 days to hear back from my insurance. Not too bad.

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