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Hello I had a short meeting with my surgeon today basically I had to go in for a weigh in and just making sire I still wanted the surgery. She said they will submit my paperwork to BCBS and it can take anywhere from 2 days to up until 3 weeks for authorization. She is wanting to do the surgery in February so I am hoping I hear something by the end of next week. How long did it take for you guys and gals to get a date?

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I had surgery two weeks after I was approved. Less actually. I started my preop diet on a Monday and was approved on that Wednesday. They got me in a week and a half later. They were excellent.

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3 minutes ago, bufbills said:

I had surgery two weeks after I was approved. Less actually. I started my preop diet on a Monday and was approved on that Wednesday. They got me in a week and a half later. They were excellent.

How long did it take to get your approval after all your requirements were met?

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Just now, Hopefulin2021 said:

How long did it take to get your approval after all your requirements were met?

Less than a week. BCBSIL

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It will be pretty quick, even with the holiday. You will be on that surgery schedule in no time!!!! Woot woot!!!

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54 minutes ago, bufbills said:

Less than a week. BCBSIL

That’s awesome I have BCBSNJ, I am so hoping I’ll get an approval soon’

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29 minutes ago, ChubRub said:

It will be pretty quick, even with the holiday. You will be on that surgery schedule in no time!!!! Woot woot!!!

Oh I hope so! Thank you for the encouragement I hope to have some news soon!

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