asifitsthelast 31 Posted December 12, 2012 11-1 surgical appt 12-14 testing 12-6 Surgery date 12-11 Insurance approval 1-2 Surgery date So I had a quick approval. I went in November for my first surgical appointment. Nov 14th i did all my testing in one day.Blood work,Ekg, chest xray,ultrasound, barium swallow, shrink . 12-6 Was given a surgery date (my scheduler told me they just do the process and schedule the date. kind of forces them to respond.) 12-11 Got a call from the bariatric section of BCBS telling me I was approved. The lady was surprisingly helpfull. She was a nurse, explained stuff for after surgery and let me know they would be part of my support system after surgery. To be honest I didnt expect this from them. They required nothing from me. My doctors office submitted everything. January 2nd here I come!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asifitsthelast 31 Posted December 12, 2012 I spelled shield wrong lol. That bothers me I cant fix that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soocalchic 1,087 Posted December 12, 2012 Congrats I also had Anthem they rock.. 1 asifitsthelast reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fhobson 0 Posted December 12, 2012 Did you talk to someone named Jackie at anthem? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asifitsthelast 31 Posted December 12, 2012 Did you talk to someone named Jackie at anthem? Yes! Small world . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fhobson 0 Posted December 12, 2012 She is easy to get in touch with and very supportive! I'm jealous, you're going a week before me! Good Luck!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asifitsthelast 31 Posted January 16, 2013 Surgery tomorrow. Jackie at anthem called me today to make sure I was ready . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AStephenson 159 Posted January 16, 2013 (huge, remorseful sigh) I have Anthem too but WL surgery is an exclusion on my plan Congrats on your quick approval, and upcoming surgery...best of luck to you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites