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:smile:Hi Tyrind, Did you ever get your approval from BC/BS of Michigan? I have been wondering as I am still waiting. I wish I knew how long it might take too. This whole procedure consumes your life until it is settled. I guess I'm getting worn out with it, but I am not going to quit. I am determined to do this. I haven't been able to find anyone else that has bc/bs of MIchigan.

I have been waiting for BCBS of Michigan to respond for 4 weeks. I have called them and they don't even acknowledge getting the paperwork. I don't understand their procedure either. They told me to have my doctor's office call and inquire about the status. I guess that will be next, hopefully. I am also getting anxious. I had hoped to not go through another summer feeling so miserable. I hope you hear soon. I know the frustration.:confused2:

I am having a meltdown. I know others have said it took them several months to get their surgery date. I have been trying for 7 months to get something done. I had to change doctors due to insurance change. That took time. I have done everything the ins. has required. Just can't get a surgery date. Not even a pre-surgery consultation. It seems that Dr. Selim has one secretary and she had an operation and has been gone. Does anyone know anything about Dr. Selim at KU Med. Center?

Hi Diane, Thanks for the info. I guess I am just going to have to be patient. I am 59yrs old and 4'10" and 205lbs. I have had heart surgery and my cardiologist is having fits. On top of that, the weight is killing me. I get a little anxious because I know my heart can't take much. I had another doctor picked out but he only does the surgery at one facility and it isn't on my insurance. Again thanks for answering.