I Just Got Approved!

winner · October 10, 2006

:clap2: After months of insurance tango, I have just received my insurance approval!

November 9, 2006.

To say I'm excited would be putting it mildly.

Be careful what you wish for, because you just might get lucky!

YEE HAW!

pumpkin5 · October 11, 2006

Congratulations Winner. Now I have to ask which insurance company do you have and which State do you reside in? Always curious to know, because I'm pre-band. My pre determination letter was submitted to CIGNA, HMO, TX today. It could take up to 30 days for a response.

Iluvharleys · October 11, 2006

Congrats to you! I always say "Good things come to those who wait":biggrin1:

em1125 · October 11, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS!! I know exactly how you feel. I went through the entire process including hiring an attorney. And now it's all behind me as it soon will be for you.

The best of luck to you.

winner · October 11, 2006

Thanks!

I'm in Jacksonville, FL.

The insurance is Humana PPO.

I'm so thrilled!

I'd be happy to help in anyway I could. Until I got this approval today I was on pins and needles awaiting the Imperial Insurance Company's verdict.

cahuber · October 12, 2006

pumpkin,

I too have Cigna HMO in TX ... they approved both my original WLS and the revision. They didn't take anywhere near the 30 days that they could have but it take Dr. Bryce getting on the phone for a 'peer-to-peer' review. Once the docs get the chance to talk to one another, the approval was very speedy.

Wishing you success!

pumpkin5 · October 13, 2006

Cahuber, Your results look incredible. When were you banded?

Oh and by the way - (heehee) I got the approval call today from the insurance director at AIGB!! I have an appt on Tuesday, 10/17, with the surgeon Dr. Richard Carter in Arlington. I was told that I'd probably be scheduled a week after that!! I'm so excited.