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Who else is waiting for insurance approval?

By Birch on 17 Feb 2013

Who else is waiting for insurance approval?  How are you handling the wait? I am so excited to schedule my BR surgery, however I'm waiting on insurance approval.  My PS's office sent in all necessary paperwork last week, so I probably still have a bit of a wait.  I'm thinking positively & trying to wait patiently, and doing research to learn effective ways to make the healing process as easy as possible.  Also planning my next conversation with my PS to make sure we are on the same page as far as desired final size.  My PS is recommending removing at least 750 grams from each breast which he said would bring me to a "C-".  I am hoping for a large B or small C after the healing process is done. Who else has just started this process and is waiting for insurance approval so you can move forward with a surgery date?

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ATLsouthernbelle 5 Mar 2013
I was just approved today!!! Im so happy, there just aren't enough words to express my joy!! I give all the glory to my heavenly father who without him I'd have nothing.
Birch 5 Mar 2013
Congratulations ATLsouthernbelle!! Isn't that a great feeling? I had such a sense of relief and exhilaration when I found out I had been approved!! I am still so, so excited about getting my BR. Let us know when you are scheduled, and enjoy your good news!!!
Tonya64463 25 Feb 2013
Congrats!! Please keep us updated... All the best!
Birch 25 Feb 2013
Thank you Tonya! Just found out my BR is scheduled for April. I'm so happy!
Birch 23 Feb 2013
I am SO thankful my insurance has APPROVED my BR surgery & I will be calling Monday to schedule the date of my surgery!!!!
NoMoreDDD4Me 24 Feb 2013
Congrats!!!!
Birch 24 Feb 2013
Thank you very much! :) I'm so excited to call my PS's office tomorrow and schedule my pre-op & surgery dates!!! 9:00 am tomorrow can't come quickly enough!!!
ATLsouthernbelle 21 Feb 2013
Yes waiting on the insurance to approve is torture, a ll I keep thinking is what if they don't approve? How long will it take
Birch 22 Feb 2013
Hi ATLsouthernbelle, The first week I was pretty patient.... I'm at the end of the second week of waiting, and it is getting harder to wait lol! My PS's office told me that my insurance typically will give approval about 3 weeks after they submit the request for pre-approval. Hang in there! How long ago did your PS submit the request for pre-approval?
ATLsouthernbelle 22 Feb 2013
I went to see her on feb 13, so I know I'm impatient. But I'm pretty sure I won't be approved so I just want them to hurry up so I can start the appeal process. Aenta has a reputation for denying breast reduction request the first time around.
Tonya64463 21 Feb 2013
Hi, just curious where are you located? I only found 1 dr in nyc that will accept insurance to do the surgery.
Birch 22 Feb 2013
Hi Tonya, I'm in Ohio. There are quite a few PS in OH that accept insurance... the hurdle is having the proper documentation to show a history of neck/shoulder/back pain and limited activity to show this is medically necessary & not cosmetic (which should not be a problem for me, as I have an extensive medical history describing my pain), but I'm still anxiously awaiting my pre-approval letter!). Surely there has to be more than 1 Dr in NYC that will accept insurance! I hope you are able to find more so you have a choice in who you will use. Good luck on your search & don't give up.
Birch 20 Feb 2013
Still waiting, waiting, waiting.... & waiting....

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