How long did it take for your insurance to approve you?

[ElleBJ 29]

I've already been to the Nutritionist, Psychologist and had labs. I have an appointment with the cardiologist on the 25th & an appointment with Endo on the 30th. After that I'm DONE! (My wallet will thank me). So my question is - Once you were done, how long did it take for your insurance to approve you? I have a hospital-based insurance so I hope it won't take long.

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[Carrie1122 139]

Hahaha! This is just the beginning of the wallet issues! Goodwill is your friend for at least a year!

[Carrie1122 139]

Originally it took 3 days for them to deny my surgery. Switched hospitals, denied in 2 days because of them not reading the paperwork. 24 hours later they approved it on the phone with my doctor.

[ElleBJ 29]

Hahaha! This is just the beginning of the wallet issues! Goodwill is your friend for at least a year!

[emoji17] don't these people know I'm poor [emoji23][emoji23]

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[ElleBJ 29]

Originally it took 3 days for them to deny my surgery. Switched hospitals, denied in 2 days because of them not reading the paperwork. 24 hours later they approved it on the phone with my doctor.

Even though they denied you. That wasn't so bad. When was your surgery after they approved you?

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[Carrie1122 139]

I got mine done last November two trips to the goodwill or Burlington. The weight just drops.

[blizair09 3,250]

I have BCBS Anthem of Louisiana. It took 2 weeks from the paperwork being submitted for the approval to come through.

[Joann454 1,329]

Cova. Literally one day. I called them. It did take two weeks for me to get a surgery date though.

[Joann454 1,329]

[emoji17] don't these people know I'm poor [emoji23][emoji23]

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I'm shopping at goodwill for sure. Then I'll donate them right back. I have some leggings and sundresses that will last through a few sizes. So glad I'm retired. I can be a baggy bum for a bit!

[Misha42000 64]

I have Highmark BCBS of PA and My paperwork was submitted last thursday 05/18 and my surgeons office call me the next day to say I was approved. I'm so excited and can't wait for my surgery which is scheduled for 06/02.

[Raymia 565]

One week NJ Direct

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

4 business days.

I called insurance knew I was approved before I got the letter. Called the scheduler and made her give me the day I wanted.

[Carrie1122 139]

I'm shopping at goodwill for sure. Then I'll donate them right back. I have some leggings and sundresses that will last through a few sizes. So glad I'm retired. I can be a baggy bum for a bit!

I pushed it out as far as could. Thank-goodness I have a boss that is so understanding. Then it just got to the point where I could not get away with it anymore and broke down and shopped. I got 15 pairs of pants and I already started getting rid of ones that don't fit anymore! At least with my shirts if they get to big I can wear them as bum cloths around the house.

You are going to have such a surreal moment when shopping for the first time. let the tears flow because it's your moment. I cannot explain it. Then going through your cloths at home and getting rid of the cloths you wore the crap out of you will have another moment.

I kept a pair of pants as a reminder to not be that.

[alcn1derlnd 146]

I have Highmark BCBS of PA and My paperwork was submitted last thursday 05/18 and my surgeons office call me the next day to say I was approved. I'm so excited and can't wait for my surgery which is scheduled for 06/02.

I have Higmark of PA and everything was submitted day after and I don't have my approval yet. Still waiting but congratulations on such a quick turnaround.

[Misha42000 64]

thanks but call ur insurance to check the status of ur approval.