Hola... I finally got my date yesterday and now I"m just getting through the pre-op diet... I've tried Slimfast in the past so shakes are not hard for me, now getting home after driving past all my fave fast food places (there's a Taco Cabana on the corner) will be tough, but I know I can do it.

I have BCBS of Illinois and didn't find out until last month that back in July they changed their requirement from 6 month to only 3 months... my surgery center didn't notify me until my last weight loss appt last month so I was pretty upset and thought that I could have already had it done and been recovered. But I figure everything happens for a reason so I'm not going to be upset anymore and just try to be patient for 12 more days :redface:

Hi, it sucks that they waited to tell you.. i have bcbs il and my office told me in July and submitted my paperwork in July. i had my surger on tuesday 09/08/09. bcbs il approved me right away. good luck

Congrats on your surgery... how is it going for you?

Don't we have the best insurance, I am so blessed that my employer offers such an awesome plan... I am getting over it little by little... luckily BCBS approved me in 2 days, yes 2 days!! I called them repeatedly and explained to them how my center didn't advise me of the change so maybe that's why I got such a quick reply... my bf is also going through True Results and he starts this month so now we know that we have to keep checking on any changes with insurance and not rely on the center. They have done a great job with my case other than that one issue...

I also have BCBSIL. I know of the 3 month requirement, but am trying to understand how to fulfill it. Do you have to weigh in at your doctor's office or what?