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Spoke with my insurance company today (BCBS of Georgia) to see the surgery was approved,they told me that they've only had the papers one week and it takes 4-6 weeks for approval or denial REALLY! Is this time frame normal,should I not call back,and if so when?

Does insurance companies approve weight watchers for the 6 month weight loss program that is required? I was denied on yesterday because they stated the weight loss physician does not have enough information about my progress and he only summarized my progress.I tried to get my physician to understand that they need progress sheets each time I made a visit,but he insisted his way was the right way really just brushing me off.Not to mention,the bariatric office I attend forgot to send my psych evaluation. I started over seeing this WLS physician and have been going the last three months,because I felt like his summary and yearly documentation wasn't going to work.My problem now is I can go three more months and have 6 consecutive month with the same ole sorry documentation and may still be denied,or I can start weight watchers on Tuesday for six months so I can have accurate documentation and get approved. PLEASE HELP

That's great,I am so proud of you keep up the good work,I can't wait to be banded still waiting on my approval.

My insurance BCBS of Ga.,have had my paperwork since April 16th,they keep telling me they are in pre-determination.I hope its taking this long and Im approved.Any other suggestions.

Thanks guys for your input,guess I will continue to wait.

How long did your insurance take for approval

The best thing of all was admitting where you went wrong,don't beat up yourself,just brush off and keep it moving,you can do it,I claim success.

I am soooo happy for you my insurance company got my papers 2 wks ago today,how long did it take yours to approve.I am on pins and needles.

ONE MONTH! OMG Did you call to check on it periodically.

Where I go wanted me to meet my 300 deductible and pay my out-of-pocket of 3000 up front,they stated that if I meet the both my insurance will pay 100 percent.My question is why dont they file my secondary insurance.They said they would file my secondary insurance and the insurance would reimburse me.I thought about it and went back to the doctors office requesting them to file the secondary first,they did grant my request.

Do anyone have bcbs of Pennsylvania. Are they strictly by the book.

Sandrie,please don't be depresses:( just think about the outcome of it,every step we go through is gonna be worth it.I wish you the best.

I am a 39 yr. old female that is waiting anxiously to be banded. I had my first doctors visit on 4/12. I have not talked to my mother and siblings about my decision to be banded,because I am afraid of the negative feedback. I will be having my surgery (EDG) done on 4/25.

Do anyone have bcbs of Pennsylvania. Are they strictly by the book.

I know you are excited,can't wait until my surgery.I seem to be going to bed and waking up with it on my mind.I am so happy for you and wish you well.