LadyWarren

My date is May 12th Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations!! My date is May 12th. I start my pre-op diet 4/28.. Lol. Please keep me updated b/c I'm literally right behind you. Good luck and congratulations!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Hey.. 48hrs cool! Good luck and congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You are definitely prepared. I need to go shopping.. Lol. Thanks for sharing. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I went with Dr. Bruce, they work together. All the doctors are good. I've heard great things about Dr. Enochs. Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is scheduled for May 12th. I'm feeling many emotions. I start my 2 week pre-op diet on the 28th. Congratulations and Good luck to everyone! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations!!! Yayyyy!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I would call the insurance again and give them the CPT code for the surgery you plan on having. Than ask them to direct you to the medical policy which will show their requirements for surgery. The CPT code will let you know if the particular surgery you want is covered under your policy. That document shows your insurance company covers Bariatric surgery but we don't know if your individual policy does. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I got approved. I'm feeling so happy and thankful Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Is there anyone in North Carolina getting the sleeve, or thinking about it?

It's going fast for me.. I went for my consultation on 1/20/16. With my insurance, and possible yours (I'm PPO) they don't require a medical assisted diet. So I was told around the end of February to beginning of March is when I will have surgery (if everything comes back good for all my testing). And my mouth dropped. They scheduled all of my test that day except my EGD test.. which will be scheduled as soon as my EKG test clears. First they sent me downstairs after my consultation for labs. I had to blow into a bag.. drink something that tasted like lemonade.. then wait 5 mins and blow into another little bag, and they took blood work. My Radiology/Ultrasound tests, and Psychology appointments were on 2/3/16. My EKG/Stress tests, and Nutrition class are tomorrow morning 2/8/16. My At Home Sleep Study test is on 2/11/16. She said they will be submitting my paperwork next week to insurance.. and I'm like WOW.. I knew I wouldn't have to jump through so many hoops but this is so fast I'm getting nervous. And I made a post asking a similar question and many told me how fast the process went for them, and it's no joke.. with my experience. My Radiology test came back good, and I was cleared by my Psychologist. So warning.. don't be surprised if this process goes fast. Good Luck to you!

I'm sorry to hear that, I thought you checked your particular medical policy before you switched. BCBSIL is good with little requirements. You may be able to drop your Aetna insurance if you can't use it.. if you have proof of other medical insurance. Good luck! Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

Lol... I appreciate the information! Congratulations on your son, and turbo sleeve!

Yayyy.. Congratulations!! Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

Congratulations:)

I'm curious if anyone recently got surgery with the insurance Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois? I'm aware a couple of years ago they required a six month medical assisted diet. But, now they no longer require the diet. What do you'll think about this? Does anyone have BCBSIL, how did the process go for you?

Lol.. at wowza. I appreciate your help, and thanks!

I have done my homework, however, it's always more to learn which is why I asked her the question and posted this topic in the first place. And I already know the employer doesn't have to cover bariatric surgery ... so Please don't be rude we are all up here to learn and help others. I don't need anyone telling me what I need to do homework in. Maybe you should read more carefully, and go back and read other post before making these type comments. Thanks in advance!Seriously? Rude? Yikes... That is a first for sure. Employers don't have to cover Bariatric surgery but it sounds like you've got it under control. Good luck in your journey.Excuse me, when you tell someone they need to do their homework.. it comes across rude. Again, I already know the employer doesn't have to cover bariatric surgery. That is what I meant to type that was a typo and I changed it. I had a job where the insurance covered it but my employer did not. If you weren't trying to be rude.. I apologize. I really appreciate the help, but not people telling anyone what they need to do. And, good luck in your journey! Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

Yayyy... congratulations! This is what I was asking you, and what I thought was confirmed:) Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

I have done my homework, however, it's always more to learn which is why I asked her the question and posted this topic in the first place. And I already know the employer doesn't have to cover bariatric surgery ... so Please don't be rude we are all up here to learn and help others. I don't need anyone telling me what I need to do homework in. Maybe you should read more carefully, and go back and read other post before making these type comments. Thanks in advance!

BCBSIL no longer requires the six month diet, or is that something else your talking about?

Yayyy.. Congratulations!

Good luck and congratulations!