I am so excited, I can't believe it happened this fast. My paper work was faxed the first time on 3/17. Called my insurance one week later on 3/24 to check the status. They told me they had never received anything from my surgeon's office. Called the surgeon's office and let them know that the fax had not gone thru. They refaxed it that same day (3/24) and I found out yesterday that my surgery was approved and I'm scheduled for April 14, 2008!!

CONGRATS! And, welcome aboard the losing for life plan. This is just the beginning for you. Congrats again!

SisterC....thank you so much. I'm really excited. I've been so encouraged by all the support I've seen on this forum.

I am so excited, I can't believe it happened this fast. My paper work was faxed the first time on 3/17. Called my insurance one week later on 3/24 to check the status. They told me they had never received anything from my surgeon's office. Called the surgeon's office and let them know that the fax had not gone thru. They refaxed it that same day (3/24) and I found out yesterday that my surgery was approved and I'm scheduled for April 14, 2008!!:tongue_smilie:

Congratulations! Who is your insurance provider?

I have AETNA Choice POS II

Wow! Wow! :tongue_smilie:

I am so happy for you!!

I have the exact same insurance and I will be turning everything in, in about 3 weeks. Not counting on having the same turn over as you, but, one can hope and dream . Again..... Wow and congratulations!

Congrats! I hope I get approved that fast!:tongue_smilie:

Woohoo! That is super fast for getting in for surgery after being approved. It'll be here before you now it.

Wow! Aren't you lucky....I've been sitting here for over 5 weeks :-)...Congratulations! Do you mind sharing your BMI and if you had comobidities...sorry if I'm being nosy...I just want this saga to end!!!

BMI: 41

Co-morbities: Severe Obstructive Sleep Apena, High Blood Pressure. Also added that I have GERD, High Cholesteral and Osteo-arthritis.

Dear IRC....good for you for taking a step in a heathy direction....looks like you are the pefect candidate for this surgery! Good for you for jumping through the hoops and making it work! I am 49 now and probably in a few years I will be the perfect candidate too....too bad they want us to wait that long!

all the best,

marg

keep us posted on your journey from here