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The Dreaded Wait..

Started by newme2012, Feb 7, 2012 5:52 PM

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newme2012

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Posted February 7, 2012 - 5:52 PM

I was finally submitted to insurance today... and since I work at the hospital I am able to check my own referral and it is killing me so continue to see that P(pending) sitting there ready to see A(approved) so I can get on with my journey!!!.........ANXIOUS...

Seminar- Dec 2011
First Appt- 19 Jan 2012
Psych- 1 Feb 2012
Nutritionist- 1 Feb 2012
Approved- 14 Feb 2012
Exercise Class- 15 Feb 2012
Pre-op- 16 Feb 2012
Second Appt- 23 Feb 2012
Education Class- 28 Feb 2012
Surgery- 5 Mar 2012

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Posted February 7, 2012 - 6:32 PM

The waiting is the hardest part!

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Posted February 7, 2012 - 8:24 PM

Mine was submitted today too!! I'm thinking 1-2 weeks before I hear anything and hopefully a March surgery date! Please, please!!! I started this in Feb 2011, so it's about MY TURN NOW, wouldnt you say?

Surgery date: April 2, 2012/ has been cancelled

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Posted February 7, 2012 - 8:30 PM

GLove yes it is your turn!! I started in Dec 2011 and my insurance is saying 24-48 hours for approval/denial... so I am super duper excited!!! I am aiming for this month my surgeon has open availability so I going for it ASAP!!! GOOD LUCK..

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Posted February 10, 2012 - 9:43 AM

I know the feeling how about my file was sent on 2/7/12 and I called everyday until I recieved a approval on 2/9/12 so that was 2 days...woohooo I am excited.

Psych Evaluation: 01/1312 - Cleared
Consultation: 12/16/11
Nutritionist: 12/16/11 & 02/06/12
SWL_Visit 1: 12/16/11 - 238
SWL_Visit 2: 01/16/12 - 244
Recieved Call and was told Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas no longer has to have 6 Months Supervised Weight Loss 2/1/2012
EKG/PFT: 02/06/12
LABS: 02/06/12
File Sent to BCBST:2/7/12
Approval: 2/9/12 :)
Pre-op diet: 2/13/2012
Pre-op Surgery Consultation: 3/13/2012
Surgery date: 3/21/2012
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Posted February 24, 2012 - 10:36 PM

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I know the feeling how about my file was sent on 2/7/12 and I called everyday until I recieved a approval on 2/9/12 so that was 2 days...woohooo I am excited.

Congrats I have time to wait

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Posted March 6, 2012 - 2:19 PM

I was turned into Insurance yesterday, March 5, 2012. Now the wait.

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Posted March 12, 2012 - 12:23 AM

DID ANY OF YOU GUYS HAVE TO DO,A 6M SUPERVISED DIET PLAN? I HAVE TRICARE PRIME WEST AND I DONT KNOW IF ITS REQUIRED OR NOT....? PLEEERRRASE LET ME KNOW O_o
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