loretta\ Baconton Georgia

I am a newbi with no advise but THAT STINKS>

I always like to get my bras there because they make me feel more like a woman. U have to treat yourself to new stuff for all the hard work that you are doing. enjoy them. show them off to your honey..

what is your bmi? you have the two comobbidieties so as long as you have a 35 you should be ok.

I know thatt they do require two comobidities. your cordinator did not tell u that? I have sleep apnea, displidema. and oestearthritis. and a BMI of over 35 so I should be approved by the policy I do qualify but I went today and my cordinator told me that BCBSI is a tough one and that they approve very few peopple. I hated to hear that but I will darn sure appeall if they reject me.

So this is my story. I had cervical cancer and gained alot of weight. THat was 5 years ago. Now I want to loose it.. .I have dieted and dieted and now it is time to lapband. I have found out that I have oestoarthiritis and sleep apnea. mY BMI is 35. I want this bad. Tommorrow I go to the surgeon's office for the first time. I am going to use Dr. Joe Burnette at Albany Surgical. I am really hoping that they can get this approved by my insurance company. Does any one have an recommendations when it comes to working with BSBSI or any experience with them at all??? I am stressed already and I just got started. Just to know that I went for the orientation in April then started a 6 months dr followed diet, and now on to see if it will be approved.. whoooo. I have already went for my psych eval also...

I have BCBSI and I went to see the surgeonn cordinator for the first time today. She told me tthat she has only had ONE approved by them. I am disappointed but I know that I have a good case so I will trout on!! Pray for me.

hey jamie. I am also just getting started. My appt with the surgeon's office is tommorrow. can not wait! [ quote name=Jamie83' timestamp='1320384163' post='1681755] Hello, My name is Jamie and I live in Spokane, WA. I am just starting out in this process to get the lab band. My husband may also do this too. Either way, I am researching and watching you tube videos. I called my insurance and they said that it is covered but will need to go through a pre-authorization process. I called the surgeon's office and they said to start out by going to the info seminar. That seminar is coming up this tuesday the 8th. I am hoping to leave with a better idea of what things need to be done first and then hopefully will be able to get a consulation with the surgeon soon after the seminar. I have no clue how many people usually attend those seminars or how far out the surgeons are booked. Of course I would like it to be sooner than later, but I know it can often take 6 months or so to get everything in place. My insurance company didn't say that there was a required waiting period but she did say that by the time people usually get everything done for the authorization process and pre-op testing that it is usually 3-6 months. Anyways, I am looking forward to getting to know some people who have been through it already and hopefully meet some buddies that are going through the same stage I am. Jamie

having fear is a part of who we are. I am just going through the process of getting it approved. I fear that I will not get approved. I fear that I have worked all year for this and will not loose my weight, and that I will disappoint myself. It is natural but you have to make yourself think positive. it is har but you can do it. and so can I!

Preexisting comobidieties will actually help you get the band faster in this case.

Preexisting comobidieties will actually help you get the band faster in this case.

I have BSBSI and they paid for my sleep study. How are you suppose to know until you go to have it done. DUhh.

That is cool that yall are both trying to do this at the same time. Good Luck ./

When you get your insurance ask for a copy of your policy. Maintaining a high weight is not necesary. They go by the weight that you were at befor you started your 6 months diet plan. Atleast that is what it says in BC/BS of Illinois manual.