Starting My Journey To A Better Me

[MissKatie 12]

Today is the day that all of my medical records, letter of recommendation from my PCP, and psych eval were sent to Blue Cross. I'm praying for an approval!! The insurance specialists at the hospital that I hope to have my surgery at said we have to give them at least thirty days to make a decision. I sure hope it doesn't take them that long... Seems to me that once they look over all the files, it should be a pretty cut and dry decision. But, whatever lol

How long did it take everyone to hear back from their insurance companies, specifically BCBS of TN?

Once you were approved, how long did it take to get a surgery date with your surgeon?

I'm brand new to this site, so any help/advice/encouragement is greatly appreciated!

If my insurance doesn't approve my surgery, then I am thinking about going to Mexico (to save money.) Any thoughts on that?! My best friend thought I had lost my mind when I told her that today lol!

Thanks for listening!

Katie

[SkinnyMinnie2Be 255]

Ur in my prayers Katie! I can't answer any questions re: insurance etc as I live in Canada and ours is covered under our medical service plan (MSP) but from what I have seen on the website it usually on the sooner rather than later part of the estimated response time

[MissKatie 12]

Thanks so much for your response! I appreciate the prayers as well! What are the requirements in Canada??

[SkinnyMinnie2Be 255]

So far I have had an upper gi endoscopy, nutritionist meeting, meeting with pulmonologist,

EKG, blood work, endocrinologist, meeting with my surgeon. The vertical sleeve is covered by our medical service plan ( health care we pay for every month depending on Income. I pay about $60 for myself and husband joint). The lap

Band is not covered. I am a Canadian citizen