swollen2swanky 25 Posted May 10, 2012 I am scheduled for my last appointment May 25th before approval from insurance. I have BCBS of IL and was wondering if anyone has been approved by this company and what time frame was it until you heard back with your approval? Hoping for a June surgery day. Thanks in advance Kati Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisaholland73 197 Posted May 10, 2012 I have BCBS of IL and my nurse said it would take 3-4 weeks and I actually heard back within a week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mariamaria1070 21 Posted May 10, 2012 Hello! I have BCBS of IL and was wondering this as well. I have my 3 appointments in 1, where they then send info out for approval on May 22nd so hoping it won't be too long of a wait! I'm in Bourbonnais, but going to Champaign- Illinois Bariatric Center...where is everyone else? 1 change4life10 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swollen2swanky 25 Posted May 10, 2012 Hello! I have BCBS of IL and was wondering this as well. I have my 3 appointments in 1' date=' where they then send info out for approval on May 22nd so hoping it won't be too long of a wait! I'm in Bourbonnais, but going to Champaign- Illinois Bariatric Center...where is everyone else?[/quote'] I am going to SSM Weight Loss Institute at Depaul in STL Missouri. Good luck on your appointments! My next one is the 25th!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swollen2swanky 25 Posted May 10, 2012 I have BCBS of IL and my nurse said it would take 3-4 weeks and I actually heard back within a week You totally just made my day!! I sure hope mine is that fast and I get approved!! Was it long after your approval before you could schedule the procedure? How are things going now? Thanks for the reply! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emonie71 14 Posted May 11, 2012 I have federal BCBS my doctor just submitted my information for aprroval for the lap band. Anyone have federal BCBS and live in GA? I'm so excited going on a cruise in October and would love to get banned soon so I can be recovered. Just want to know what kind of timeframe I'm looking at doctor office said about 30 days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisaholland73 197 Posted May 11, 2012 You totally just made my day!! I sure hope mine is that fast and I get approved!! Was it long after your approval before you could schedule the procedure? How are things going now? Thanks for the reply! They scheduled it right when I found out but the open date was about a month from that time. I'm doing really well lost about 20 lbs waiting for my first fill May 18. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LyMarie 3 Posted May 14, 2012 I am scheduled for my last appointment May 25th before approval from insurance. I have BCBS of IL and was wondering if anyone has been approved by this company and what time frame was it until you heard back with your approval? Hoping for a June surgery day. Thanks in advance Kati I have bcbsil, they approved my surgery on the first try, i got a response about 10 calendar days later. They only required me to do a 3 month supervised diet and 2 yrs of medical history Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lollicatt 36 Posted May 14, 2012 I was approved on first try and heard back in a week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lollicatt 36 Posted May 14, 2012 I was approved on first try and heard back in a week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hopingtobebandedsoon 89 Posted May 15, 2012 Goalheathymom is your surgeon dr morales? Im having mine surgery done at ssm also... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helpmomofteenagers 8 Posted May 16, 2012 I live in Clifton, IL and I have BCBS of IL and will be having my surgery at RMC in Kankakee. Since I work at the hospital my insurance pays way better than if I go to a bairiatric clinic. I have my last visit on the 22nd, hoping for surgery in June. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Missy/KY 4 Posted May 16, 2012 Does anyone have bcbs of AL insurance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krazykristy1998 11 Posted May 16, 2012 I have bcbs of alabama. I am supposed to habe surgery on the 23rd but it is on hold due to they needed more information. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mariamaria1070 21 Posted May 16, 2012 I live in Clifton, IL and I have BCBS of IL and will be having my surgery at RMC in Kankakee. Since I work at the hospital my insurance pays way better than if I go to a bairiatric clinic. I have my last visit on the 22nd, hoping for surgery in June. Hello helpmomofteenagers! I also have BCBS of IL and work at RMC. I am still in the beginning stages but have met with a Dr. at the IL Bariatric Center because I like that's he's a specialist and not just a General Surgeon. I know if I go to a Dr. at RMC then it will be completely covered but I've heard from other patients that have had it done at RMC, that they don't have the same support system that you will have if you go to a Bariatric Center. I think I'm just going to wait to see if I'm approved first to make my final decision. My 3 in 1 visit is also on May 22nd, then the info is off for approval. Keep me updated! Hope all goes well! ~Maria Share this post Link to post Share on other sites