I just go the letter from the insurance stating that I was approved for the surgery. My question is this, do I call them and tell them? I was surprised at how quickly my insurance approved it, I sent in all of my stuff before my vacation, I was gone a week and had the letter waiting in the mailbox when I returned. I am scared, excited, and have tons of questions running through my head. I'm going to read post and hope to find answers.

I guess this is one step closer to living a happier, healthier life.

The second I got my letter(well actually I could check on my insurances website) I called my surgeon to schedule an appointment. lol But they hadn't recieved my approval from my insurance so I had to wait another day!!! LOL My surgery day is July 28th and I couldn't be happier. Congrats to you. I know the feeling of being way to excited about being approved... Maybe you can be a July Freedon Fighter as well...... Jennifer

Hey that's awesome! I'll be calling them in the morning, I can always fax them a copy of my letter right, lol

I hope that I can be a July freedom fighter, maybe we can be buddies through this process and help cheer each other on.

Congrats on having your surgery date!

I also just received my approval letter. I'm actually waiting for the doctors office to call me back. I left a message this morning. I am very excited but I also have no idea what to expect. I guess it's a nervous excitement.

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How great for you all!

Kudos!

And so it begins! Best of luck to you. :smile2:

Congratulations, everyone! I'm so happy for you all! I can't wait to hear updates as you continue on your journey!!!

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Congrats on receiving your approval! Did you letter give the doctor name, etc? When i got mine, i called my primary physician - both they and the surgeon's office had their letters the same day.

I'd call and ask what your next move it...i feel if you dont take steps in your behalf...it can slide days and i know your probably anxious to get moving - so call and ask what comes next!

Very cool!

I got my approval today also. My surgery will be July 6th. Everything is happening really quickly now. My appointment with the nutritionist is tomorrow and then my pre-op diet will start. Good luck to all!

Holy cow! That is fast! right around the corner. Best of luck!

Congrats on the approval!!! Call your surgeon's office and let them know that you need to schedule an appointment because you got approved :thumbup:

WOW, that is quick! I am still waiting. I called today but didn't get an answer. I will call them again tomorrow...squeeky wheel gets the oil syndrome...

Hello all, Just finished my 6 month supervised diet on Friday, paper work sent in on Monday, and got approved yesterday, and got scheduled today July 9th is my surgery date. VERY EXCITED and NERVOUS at the same time.

hello all, just finished my 6 month supervised diet on friday, paper work sent in on monday, and got approved yesterday, and got scheduled today july 9th is my surgery date. Very excited and nervous at the same time.

congrats!!!

I have my preop appointment with the dietitian on July 8th, then the pass appointment and surgeons appointment on the 14th and then I will be banded on July 22nd!!! I'm so excited and nervous. I can't believe my insurance actually approved me without a big hassle. Greatest thing about it is they are paying 90% of the bill!!! Whewww, that takes a load off of my mind and my pocket book. Surgery will cost out of pocket 234.00, life is good.

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