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I have bcbs of mississippi. I started my documented weight with my surgeon at 272. In December I weighed I at 258. Today I weighed in at 261. My doctor is submitting my information to bcbs of mississippi tbis week. I am worried that the 3 lb weight gain will cause a denial. Should I be worried? If I am approved how long will it take? Worried. ... VSG Ready

I was approved. It took about 3 days. Surgery is 2-26-15.

Does anyone know how long it takes to get a response from BCBS of Mississippi? VSG Ready

Thanks. I have had lots of tests, psych, EKG, etc... was just wondering what the length of deliberation is at BCBS.

Was that recently?

Thanks so much. I have a bmi of 41.8. I have Osteoarthritis and a knee replacement. I am hoping for good news. Even with insurance I have spent so much time, money, effort. Changing my eatimg habits has been so beneficial. I am praying insurance review wont hold the 3 lbs against me. And on top of it all. After I got home...I realized that I had my boots on when I got on the doctor s scale .... VSG Ready

Thanks everybody. I am excited to get started. I have a lot of information and am feeling very confident about what is to come.

My question is if I will be using Isopure RTD for a brief period(expensive)..... Would I still have to drink 32 ounces of Water also. The isopure is 40 grams...... I have read that post op it is hard to get Protein in..... VSG Ready

I have the same question.....

I am probably going to also use premier protein, but was curious about water being counted separately from the 20 oz of isopure....

Thanks for all the support....

Hello BariatricPal... I am VSG Ready. I am 42, preparing for VSG. I am excited, nervous, hopeful, all at the same time. I am slowly preparing and educating myself. Gaining confidence along the way.... My story is simple and short. I have lived my life eating all the wrong foods. I have many excuses for my past bad habits. Woke up one morning and realized that my longevity is not guaranteed and that my lifestyle of consuming bad food was going to cause me great harm. Decided to become healthy. Researched my options. Chose the sleeve... Just started my new life.... I am happy to have this opportunity. Highest weight 272 VSG Ready