Approved, but no approval letter

I am curious, I have read a lot on here to always get an Approval or Authorization Letter from your insurance company prior to having surgery.

I called my insurance company and they said that I have been approved, but I haven't received my authorization letter in the mail.  They said they sent it last week when I was approved on a Wednesday, well today is one week and I still haven't gotten it.

Do you think I should still have the surgery?  It is scheduled for Friday this week.

My insurance company told me I was approved. As long as your doctor has the approval then you are good.

Thank you.  I was worried.  I did my pre-op testing today and that is what my surgeon's office told me.  Whew.  Surgery is tomorrow.  Nervous as ever and can't sleep.  I have waited years and years for this.  I can't believe it is finally here.

Congrats and goodluck today 😊 My surgery is January 20th. 

Good luck on your surgery!  Congratulations!  I can tell you my surgery went well.  

I got approved so fast I didn't have time to worry about it.  I feel a bit weak and tired is the only thing.  I am not taking my pain medication other than Tylenol and that is only if I need it-which has been one time.

Pain wasn't a problem for me, I know everyone is different.  Everything will go great for you!

We can look forward to an AWESOME 2015!!!

I didn't get an approval letter for my vsg either, but the surgeon did get the code.  I had surgery with no issue.  Yes still have surgery!!!