NewLife1985

As of yesterday I'm officially APPROVED with BCBS Federal!!! I am soooooo happy! I feel so blessed for this opportunity! Currently waiting for my surgeon's office to schedule a date!!! I just wanted to post all the requirements and stats for anyone going through the insurance process with BCBS Federal. I had a ton of questions and this website was a god send, so here it is... GOOD LUCK! Age: 30 Gender: Female Height: 5.6 Weight: 236 Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield-Federal (Basic) Surgeon: Dr. Lloyd Stegemann (The Better Weigh Center) Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Requirements: 2 year history of being overweight February 2014-204lbs (excluded fell below 35 BMI) * All they need is ONE record for that year* October 2014-214lbs January 2015-215lbs September 2015-220lbs February 2016-236lbs (Current) Co-morbidity High Blood Pressure (Lisinopril with HCTZ) Pre-Diabetic (Metformin) Nutritional Counseling (3 months prior to surgery) *Must be 90 days* 11/18/2015; 12/16/2015; 01/13/2016; 02/18/2016 Evidence of Failed Weight Loss Just a list of diets I’ve tried/failed Psychological Clearance 1hr meeting with Bariatric Counselor No Smoking for 6 months Easy I don’t smoke No treatment of substance abuse 1 year prior to surgery Easy I don’t do drugs! (LOL) 11/04/2015-PCP ($25.00) Diagnosed with High Blood Pressure (I already knew I had it, just needed to get diagnosed) 11/18/2015-The Better Weigh Center ($35.00) 1st consult with Surgeon 11/18/2015-NUT ($50.00) 1st meeting/1st weigh in (227lbs) 12/04/2015-sleep Rite ($100.00)-Sleep Apnea Testing 12/16/2015-NUT ($20.00) 2nd Meeting/2nd weigh in (227lbs) 12/30/2015-Psych Evaluation ($25.00)-Passed 01/13/2016-Pre-registered at hospital for Endoscopy and had Blood Work, Chest X-Ray, EKG at hospital 01/13/2016-NUT ($20.00) weigh in (230lbs) GAINED 01/18/2016-Endoscopy ($100.00 COPAY plus 30% of Drugs, Agents, and Supplies) *Received an additional bill for $156 from Surgeon* *Received an additional bill for $60 from hospital* 01/26/2016-Biopsy revealed H. Pylori (Must take anti-biotic) *Will NOT affect surgery date* 02/18/2016-NUT ($20.00) Last weigh in (236) GAINED *Package COMPLETED* *Insurance received and uploaded forms 02/18/2016 APPROVED!!! 2/25/2016 *UPDATE* 02/29/2016-Surgery scheduled for March 15th! 02/29/2016-Registered at Hospital ($350.00) 2 days minimum at hospital 03/01/2016-Started Pre-Op liquid Diet 03/08/2016-NUT ($20.00) Post Op instructions 03/08/2016-The Better Weigh Center ($40.00) Last appointment with Surgeon *Surgery Copay for Surgeon ($200.00)*

I'm so happy! Best decision of my life! I would do this again in a heartbeat! Almost 2 months out on Sunday! Surgery date was March 15, 2016. Started at 236.8 Current 198.2! Progress!

Definitely NO REGRETS! Thank you! And I will keep posting as I continue to progress!

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Yes BCBs Federal Basic

I posted all my fees so far on the link below http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/361874-my-approval-story-with-bcbs-federal-tx/ I posted all my fees so far on the link below http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/361874-my-approval-story-with-bcbs-federal-tx/

AWESOME!!!

@MeFirst I started today! I'm hungry or anything I just have a MASSIVE headache! and I feel real nauseous! I think I'm having CARB withdrawals... I wish I could take a nap! LOLI hope it gets better!

March 15th!!!

I had to take the same amount of antibiotics for 2 weeks... It did not delay my surgery

I just got my surgery date!! March 14. . Any news, NewLife? My surgery date is March 15th!!!! Sleeve sistas!!! Lol

Just got my date today! March 15th!!! Starting my pre-op tomorrow!

You're Welcome! Not everyone doesn't get one. It depends on your surgeon. I did mine as an outpatient procedure in the hospital. Some surgeon 's do them in their office. When they did mine they discovered H. pylori... I read some people discovering hernias, ulcers, and life threatening bacteria! So needless to say I think it's a precaution. Good Luck on your Journey, it will go faster than you think!

I find out on Monday! I will let you know! I find out on Monday! I will let you know!

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@@RNYDawn I was APPROVED today!!!! Wooohoo!

Sending a prayer for you!

@@MeFirst I WAS APPROVED TODAY!!!! YAY!!!

I was APPROVED today!!!! YAY!!!!

Awesome!!! Not yet! Insurance has had it since 2/18... so I'm just waiting....

I hope you hear something soon! Keep us updated!

The first time my paperwork was submitted it took the 4 days to upload it into the system! This time it was literally the same day as my appointment... I called today and they said it is "under review" instead of "pending"... But at least they have it... When it took them the 4 days, I was annoyed! So I know how you feel!

Im on the same boat! But my insurance confirmed receiving my paperwork 2/18.... I am calling insurance daily to check the status... I just want to know!!! LOL