Approval?!?

[PeaceLove&Tash 27]

Ok so I am 23 years old 260 lbs 5'8. I was going to get the lapband but after talking to my surgeon decided the sleeve was best for me . I have done all my requirements this far. Bcbs required a psych eval, a nutrition consult, and a physician consult. They submitted my papers Friday!!!! How long did it take for y'all to be approved? Then how long for surgery? Any other requirements? My doctor mentioned a GI study before surgery to see if I had a hiatal hernia. Thanks in advance!!

[PeaceLove&Tash 27]

Also how many insicions did you have?

[Houston17 115]

Hi Tasha, I have UHC and my paperwork was submitted 6/28. I'm in the waiting game right now. From what I've read on the site, the approval time varies for every one! Fingers crossed that it will not take long!

[PeaceLove&Tash 27]

Hi Tasha' date=' I have UHC and my paperwork was submitted 6/28. I'm in the waiting game right now. From what I've read on the site, the approval time varies for every one! Fingers crossed that it will not take long! [/quote']

Man I just wanna know lol. Do you know how many incisions there are?

[Houston17 115]

I believe that some have said 4 or 5 but I'm not sure! I hear you about wanting to know. When I started this process and they told me that it could take 3 to 6 months, I thought for sure that they were exaggerating! Lol. I'm almost at the 3 month mark so they know what they are talking about! . Best of luck to you!

[TinkerToyz 45]

The incision count can be anywhere from 1 (not real common at this point) to 7 (also not real common) but usually 4 or 5.

[PeaceLove&Tash 27]

Goodness! I hope it doesn't take three months for approval!

[PeaceLove&Tash 27]

The incision count can be anywhere from 1 (not real common at this point) to 7 (also not real common) but usually 4 or 5.

Thanks when you you have your sleeve?

[Back~To~Amy 307]

I don't know about the approval time as I did cash pay. However, I do know about the incisions....at least mine. I had surgery June 5th and I had 5 incisions which are all healing quite nicely. Good luck in your journey. I hope you get your approval quickly!

[TinkerToyz 45]

Thanks when you you have your sleeve?

I have not had it yet, I am a July 10th sleever. I have worked at several hospitals that did strictly weight loss surgery and even taught a few seminars for them. I just know a lot about the procedures.

[PeaceLove&Tash 27]

I have not had it yet' date=' I am a July 10th sleever. I have worked at several hospitals that did strictly weight loss surgery and even taught a few seminars for them. I just know a lot about the procedures.[/quote']

Very close! Well you are well versed. I was pro band till I met with my doctor. And found out the sleeve was best.

[PeaceLove&Tash 27]

I don't know about the approval time as I did cash pay. However' date=' I do know about the incisions....at least mine. I had surgery June 5th and I had 5 incisions which are all healing quite nicely. Good luck in your journey. I hope you get your approval quickly![/quote']

That's great! How is your weightloss? How was the surgery? I hope so toooo

[MamaMelly 97]

Ok so I am 23 years old 260 lbs 5'8. I was going to get the lapband but after talking to my surgeon decided the sleeve was best for me . I have done all my requirements this far. Bcbs required a psych eval' date=' a nutrition consult, and a physician consult. They submitted my papers Friday!!!! How long did it take for y'all to be approved? Then how long for surgery? Any other requirements? My doctor mentioned a GI study before surgery to see if I had a hiatal hernia. Thanks in advance!![/quote']

Hey Tashashantel,

I have BCBS Federal. I got my approval in 9 business days. If you call they will give you an estimate on how long the authorization will take.

Good luck!

[Houston17 115]

Hey Tasha, let me clarify.... The process from when I first attended a weightless seminar until now has been approximately 3 months. Not the insurance approval. Sorry that was confusing!

[PeaceLove&Tash 27]

Hey Tashashantel' date='

I have BCBS Federal. I got my approval in 9 business days. If you call they will give you an estimate on how long the authorization will take.

Good luck![/quote']

Great! I will do that tomorrow.