JessRess 14 Posted March 27, 2012 I called BCBSIL today and found out that I've been approved! My surgery is scheduled for 4/17! Wooohooo! 3 NWgirl, kr8160311 and MeredithMcFee reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheety3 5 Posted March 27, 2012 Congrats ..... Now the fun begins... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brokenwings 98 Posted March 27, 2012 Hi Jess I am also with BCBSIL. But i had to do a carewise program for 6 weeks. It ended March 22 and my Surgeons office called to tell me they had verbal approval Yesterday!!! I dont get to schedual my surgery till we get my approval letter but looking at the 25th... I am way excited for us all. 1 MeredithMcFee reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladybug28 73 Posted March 27, 2012 Congrats! Your exciting journey is about to begin! Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisaholland73 197 Posted March 27, 2012 I called BCBSIL today and found out that I've been approved! My surgery is scheduled for 4/17! Wooohooo! Im April 17th too! Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessRess 14 Posted March 27, 2012 BrokenWings, it took just under a week for insurance approval for me. My surgeons office sent everything over last Tuesday, it was approved yesterday and I found out when I called to check on it today. Hopefully it'll be just as quick for you! Good luck everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brokenwings 98 Posted March 27, 2012 Jess the Carewise group called my surgeons office and told them i was approved its just they require the approval letter. So i am waiting on that. I wouldnt think it would take long to get it. I sure hope not. I have my heart set on an april 25 date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbarreto 38 Posted March 27, 2012 Congrats! I also found out i was approved with a surgery date of april 18. But my newest problem is i had an edg done today and they found an ulcer. I hope this doesnt mean that i cant get the lapband done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbarreto 38 Posted March 27, 2012 Congrats! I also found out i was approved with a surgery date of april 18. But my newest problem is i had an edg done today and they found an ulcer. I hope this doesnt mean that i cant get the lapband done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twi 40 Posted March 27, 2012 Good luck my bcbs gave go a head in 2 weeks. I called once to check with them after one week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daisychains7 427 Posted March 27, 2012 Congrats!! I am BCBS as well and am awaiting approval. My dietician said it should be about 2 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flab u less 45 Posted March 27, 2012 Congrats to all the to be banders! !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markfaz66 0 Posted March 27, 2012 Congratulations, I am scheduled for the 18th. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladybug28 73 Posted March 28, 2012 Congrats to you all! I am BCBS, I heard back after just a couple of days saying I needed a final weigh in submitted, to make sure I had gained any weight. I had to be on a six month program. I did that and they resubmitted on March 6, I got the letter just a couple of days later, the letter was dated March 6th! Go figure the same day? Good luck to all of you on your journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites