indi1 66 Posted December 12, 2011 I got verbal approved from BCBSIL today and they also faxed the letter over to the surgeons office while we were on the phone. It was after 5, so I am going to call tomorrow and start asking about dates. Hopefully they will accept the faxed copy for now while the hard copy is being mailed. I know I have a 4 hour nutritional class to take but other than that I hope I'm done. Really excited... so glad I have a place where everyone understands my excitement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainsong 12 Posted December 12, 2011 Wooohoooo! Congrats! I know you've Ben waiting for this for awhile. Less then a week til the start of my new life! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tif 2.0 141 Posted December 13, 2011 CONGRATULATIONS!!! I have a question for you. Are you going to a BCBS Center of Excellence to have surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beyon Sleeve 57 Posted December 13, 2011 Indil, I'm so happy for you! The biggest hurdle is done! Stay focused and your surgery will be here in no time BeyondSleeve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
favoredone 590 Posted December 13, 2011 I got approved by BCBS-IL on friday!!!! I'm sooo happy for you!!! I have 7 days until surgery!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indi1 66 Posted December 13, 2011 Tiffani Yes I plan to go to a center of excellence or "Blue Distintion" center. BCBS said I didn't have to but when I contaced another surgeon who was in the network, they said they could not do it. I'm sure its better anyway or at least I hope so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
favoredone 590 Posted December 13, 2011 Indi, yes.. I think going through a center of excellence is the best way... Everyone there works very hard to keep their distinction as a center of excellence.. so.. I think they will be extra careful and stuff.. Not saying that others won't... I'm just saying.. LOL... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites