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Pre-op Gastric Bypass Gastric bypass surgery dates, insurance issues, emotional preparation, etc.

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Old 01-12-2006, 09:13 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I just found out that my insurance has approved!!
My surgery date is Feb 6

I can't beleive how fast this all happened!!
Two days from dictation to insurance and one day shy of a week for insurance to approve!!

Oh my God! I am sooooooooooo excited!!

sorry for any misspellings, I'm shaking so bad I can't type.
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Old 01-12-2006, 09:16 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Shelly:
Congratulations - I think that's probably a record? You're going to be a big loser in Guiness Book time!

Who is your doctor and what insurance do you have? I'm getting nervous about the insurance approval.
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Old 01-12-2006, 09:20 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Shell,
I still have tears on my face from your phone call. Girl I am so dang happy for you I could just explode. We have been friends a long time and have seen each other thru some pretty darn rough times. You have been there with me before, during and after my WLS and now it is your turn to shine my beautiful friend. I will be there on th night of the 6th come hell or high water. I love you my dear friend and could not be any more excited than I am. Now I am going to go start "Angelspeake" and ask for some more protection for you. I love you bunches my dear!
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Old 01-12-2006, 09:22 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Shelley congrats on your re-birthdate. Everything happen so fast, I wish all insurance companies worked that fast. Are you ready to join the team? It is all downhill from here.
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Congrats! i was also approved in 2 days and i feel like i've been in a tail spin for the last week as i prep for my Surg day (January 31st). I jsut feel this happened so fast.

I"m so happy for you!
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Old 01-12-2006, 10:04 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Shelley that is wonderful news! You are going to do great!
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Old 01-12-2006, 10:04 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Woohoo! Let's chalk one more up for the February team! Congrats on your rebirthdate; hope my insurance is as fast as yours
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Old 01-12-2006, 03:43 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Thumbs up Congrats Shelley!!!

Shelley, Congratulations on your approval!! I know how excited you must feel...but I'm not shaking just yet . Looks like we will be losers in the same month only a week apart. Best of luck to you!! ((HUGS))
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Shelley,
Just last night you were wondering if you'd get approved! Woo hoo baby! You're about to be a great big loser.
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Old 01-12-2006, 04:49 PM   #10 (permalink)
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I just found out that my insurance has approved!!
My surgery date is Feb 6

I can't beleive how fast this all happened!!
Two days from dictation to insurance and one day shy of a week for insurance to approve!!

Oh my God! I am sooooooooooo excited!!

sorry for any misspellings, I'm shaking so bad I can't type.
Holy smokes! Did you call chicken? Did you follow my advice or did it come sooner? Tell me, tell me!
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