ElginChris 87 Posted September 24, 2013 Got some good news yesterday, I was approved by my insurance for the surgery!!! I was excited but something also hit home... this is going to happen and happen soon(ish). My surgery date won't be set till I get cleared by pulmonary, that appointment is this week, I am shooting for November 1st. For those wondering I have BCBS Illinois. It was submitted 9/17 and approved 9/23. There was no 6 month diet required. But my understanding is my plan supported surgery for BMI's over 40 or 35-40 with 2 or more co-morbidities. 5 hopeliveshere, DangerousD, J.Diesel and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hopeliveshere 294 Posted September 24, 2013 congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
endless80 697 Posted September 24, 2013 Awesome. I have Anthem BC/BS and they didn't take much time to approve me as well. I had surgery on 9/10. Please just make sure that this is definitely what you want to do. It's tough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roo101769 742 Posted September 24, 2013 My paperwork is being submitted tomorrow..I am so excited and nervous. I have Anthem BC in Ohio. I meet the BMI (and then some!) plus I do have comorbidities. But my "co"s are not the two biggies- diabetes or HBP. That makes me just a little bit nervous about approval. But I am staying positive. I really hope mine is approved in just a matter of days like yourself. I already did the pulmonary evaluation, so once approved I just need the EGD scope and to do some online education thing. ( I am pretty much already an expert on the sleeve from my own research, so the "class" should be a breeze!) And my surgeon requires a 10 day liquid diet too, before surgery. I am really hopeful for an October surgery date. I am excited. Yes, some nerves. But I KNOW this is the best path I can follow! Good luck on your journey... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
makingadjustments 50 Posted September 24, 2013 congrats yay us....Yes I am now nervous knowing that it is all falling into place at first I was anxious now I am kind of scared lol...after all this waiting I would feel like a chicken now lol.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tangiepooh 3 Posted September 24, 2013 My paperwork is being submitted tomorrow..I am so excited and nervous. I have Anthem BC in Ohio. I meet the BMI (and then some!) plus I do have comorbidities. But my "co"s are not the two biggies- diabetes or HBP. That makes me just a little bit nervous about approval. But I am staying positive. I really hope mine is approved in just a matter of days like yourself. I already did the pulmonary evaluation' date=' so once approved I just need the EGD scope and to do some online education thing. ( I am pretty much already an expert on th sleeve from my own research, so the "class" should be a breeze!) And my surgeon requires a 10 day liquid diet too, before surgery. I am really hopeful for an October surgery date. I am excited. Yes, some nerves. But I KNOW this is the best path I can follow! Good luck on your journey...[/quote'] I have b c bs and I have a bmi of 40 plus but no comorbidities so they said I would have to do the six month diet November 1 will be my last day so im hoping a date at the end of the month Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roo101769 742 Posted September 24, 2013 My BMI is just under 53. I do have some vascular damage in my leg, which falls under "cardiovascular" for comorbidities. I think that is going to help(?). I also have severe arthritis in both knees. So I do have factors, they just aren't on the top of the list of what is being looked at. I know I won't have to do the diet, that was debated at great length early on due to some misinformation. I am fairly confident I will be approved, I will just be nervous until it is a done deal. I am sure everyone sweats it a little... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.Diesel 220 Posted September 24, 2013 Congrats...I have BCBS IL also. They're good about approving once they have all documentation. I see from your name you're located in the NW suburbs. Who is your surgeon? 1 Jenelle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElginChris 87 Posted September 24, 2013 same as you Diesel!!! 1 Jenelle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonya139 95 Posted September 24, 2013 Congratulations! I don't have bcbs but will be submitting my paperwork to Cigna next week. Can't wait til this part is over. I know you are excited to start this journey!!! WooHoooo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCRNonherway 78 Posted September 25, 2013 Congratulations! I don't have bcbs but will be submitting my paperwork to Cigna next week. Can't wait til this part is over. I know you are excited to start this journey!!! WooHoooo For Cigna just make sure you have followed their wording and policy exactly and you should have no problems. They are quite picky on the wording. 1 chepler96sc reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chepler96sc 34 Posted October 3, 2013 For Cigna just make sure you have followed their wording and policy exactly and you should have no problems. They are quite picky on the wording. You got that right. I been dealing with this a few weeks. Just got everything corrected m hopefully I can get an approval . Very stressful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenelle 141 Posted October 6, 2013 I also from the NW suburbs and same surgeon. I have to do a 3 month diet/nut visits. Most likely my surgery will be in January 2014. The staff at Kane Center are the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenelle 141 Posted October 6, 2013 I also from the NW suburbs and same surgeon. I have to do a 3 month diet/nut visits. Most likely my surgery will be in January 2014. The staff at Kane Center are the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chepler96sc 34 Posted October 7, 2013 Called Cigna today to find out what is going on. They told me last week my letter from the doctor needed updated. Got that done. Then today they telling me my surgeon needs to speak to one of there docs. I am so aggervated bout ready to say hell with it. I been trying to get approved since sept 19th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
