Anxiously Awaiting

The phone number is on the front of my insurance card. I believe if I hadn't called, I would still be waiting. My surgery was scheduled for December 1st, so I didn't want it to get delayed. I also need to see my primary doctor before surgery for medical clearance, and I didn't want to do that if I wasn't approved. Good luck!

Thank you so much for your kind responses!!

My insurance company called me today to tell me I was approved. I'm sure they were sick of me calling everyday to find out!! I am scheduled for December 1st too - can't wait!! Good luck to you.

My paperwork was received by my insurance company (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey) on September 24th. I think I called them at least 3 times a week since then. It has been a frustrating process, but they called me today to say I was approved! I think they were sick of me calling and complaining to them. I am so excited. I had originally set a tentative surgery date with my surgeon for December 1st, so hopefully all goes well. I am thrilled, but nervous about Christmas. I can easily blow off eating around family. I just worry about Christmas parties with friends, co-workers, etc. where there is a lot of drinking involved. I will deal with that when the time comes - I am so excited!!! Good luck to everyone. I am excited to be a part of this group!!

FINALLY APPROVED!!!!!!! My paperwork was recieved by the insurance company on September 24, 2008. I have been bugging them almost every day. They told me it was on expedited reiview several times, I asked to speak to a supervisor, was told that he would call me within 48 hours... nothing. I was getting very upset. Received a phone call today and said I was approved!!! They are putting a letter in the mail today to me and my surgeon. I am tentatively scheduled for December 1st, so hopefully all goes well. I am so excited and scared at the same time. I haven't told anyone - except my husband, so now I am getting nervous with the holdiays coming, but I can blow it off, and just spend more time mingling and playing with the kids.

I still have not been approved. I called the insurance company on Monday and they said my claim was still in review. I said that I thought all claims had to be reviewed within 30 days. The lady said she would put a note on the claim to have it expedited, which means they have to review it within 72 hours, so hopefully I will know by Thursday or Friday. I can't believe how long this is taking. I really want to have the surgery by the end of the year. I am tentatively scheduled for December 1st.

Congratulations! How long did it take for you to get approved? I have Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. They received all of my information on September 24th and they tell me it is still in review. I am getting so nervous that I will not be approved.

Does anyone know of this doctor? He is with Advanced Laparoscopic Surgical Specialists in Bardonia, New York and performs surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, New York. I attended the information seminar and did the 6 month diet through them. I had all the pre-tests done, met with the nutritionist and psychologist, now I am just waiting for approval from the insurance company. Just curious if anyone had any experience with this group.

My surgeon's office did have me do the 6 month diet program before they submitted the information to insurance, so I am hoping that this will be sufficient. When I first called the insurance company to see if they covered lap band surgery, they didn't even mention the 6 month diet. They said they just needed proof that the surgery was medically necessary. I was a little annoyed that the surgeon's office made me do the 6 month diet, but I guess they know what the insurance companies are looking for. So I am still hopefull that I will be approved my first go around. Thank you for your replies.

Good Morning Everyone: This is my first post. I am anxiously awaiting approval from my insurance company, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. Has anyone had any experience with them? They received my information on September 24th and I have been calling every week to check if I am approved. They tell me it is still in review. They say it takes up to 30 business day from receipt of the claim. I am getting nervous that I won't be approved. I have a BMI of 38 with no comorbidities, but I do have a long history of obesity. I would love to hear from anyone who has this insurance. Annie