Everything was submitted to insurance on Friday and they have 5 days to give you an answer and I am not patient at all lol its so hard not to call them everyday and ask if they have an update yet. I am just staying strong in prayer and hoping that it is approved so I can start my new life and journey. Please sprinkle me with some patience dust lol

No news for me yet. I have Aetna.

Mine was sent in on Friday as well. I was approved about a year ago but I didn't go through with the surgery because I was not sure if that's what I wanted. Now I am more than sure and I can't wait until I get my approval. They said it should be about 2 weeks.

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Mine was sent for approval on Friday Oct 21st and was APPROVED on Wednesday, they faxed the approval to my clinic Wednesday and I got my approval letter on Friday.

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Surgery date will be 11/28

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Mine was sent for approval on Friday Oct 21st and was APPROVED on Wednesday, they faxed the approval to my clinic Wednesday and I got my approval letter on Friday.

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Surgery date will be 11/28

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Wednesday Oct 26th, and then got my approval letter that Friday in the mail.

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2nd denial today.

Cocoon to Butterfly

Don't give up, keep trying, your surgeons office can work with them. What was their reasoning? If you don't mind my asking what's your bmi and do you have any comorbities? I am just staring my process, have about 38 bmi with hbp, would hat to wait this put to be denied. Off to Mexico for next it will be if this happens, just would rather know sooner than wait all that time to be denied.

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39.1 with high blood pressure, diabetes, Triglyceride. The insurance said since I have it under control with meds it is not a life and death. I told them I have have had both knee completely replaced and I have arthritis in my right foot. I told her what, now would have to have a heart attack to be life threatening? I was so up set

I started crying. When you have been fat all your life and try and try to lose weight. You need this tool.

Cocoon to Butterfly

Don't give up appeal it again. Third times a charm...I've heard???????? I've also heard of people having their Dr office call insurance, maybe that could help you.

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@@Cocoon2Butterfly I am sorry...that totally sucks. I keep trying too prepare myself to be disappointed...but I don't want to be.

Thank you both. @"HuneComz" sending you prayers

Cocoon to Butterfly

39.1 with high blood pressure, diabetes, Triglyceride. The insurance said since I have it under control with meds it is not a life and death. I told them I have have had both knee completely replaced and I have arthritis in my right foot. I told her what, now would have to have a heart attack to be life threatening? I was so up set

I started crying. When you have been fat all your life and try and try to lose weight. You need this tool.

Cocoon to Butterfly

I'm sorry what are your next steps?

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Mine was submitted the 19th of October and I just heard today it was approved they told me ten to fourteen business days- I have tricare

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39.1 with high blood pressure, diabetes, Triglyceride. The insurance said since I have it under control with meds it is not a life and death. I told them I have have had both knee completely replaced and I have arthritis in my right foot. I told her what, now would have to have a heart attack to be life threatening? I was so up set

I started crying. When you have been fat all your life and try and try to lose weight. You need this tool.

Cocoon to Butterfly

I was denied and had all my doctors give me a Medical necessity letter. I sent them in to my insurance company after Bariatrics put in an appeal. I followed up with phone calls and finally got approved. I think taking it on myself and being polite and persistent helped. Good luck.

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2nd denial today.

Cocoon to Butterfly

I know its hard but dont get discouraged. Keep appealing because I've heard so many people have had the same experience but after several appeals they do get approved. Dont give up!

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So sorry @Cocoon2butterfly. They cannot stop your inner butterfly from emerging my dear. What insurance do you have? Before you go in on 3rd appeal be prepared. Browse this site, there are so many awesome stories and tips, even appeal letters that others used to finally get approved, that have been posted here on BP to help all those in the process. I have learnt a lot through them. You will be in my thots n prayers.

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