BCBS of illinois

[dizzywzl 3]

I have bcbs I'll ppo and I started in aug and got approved in nov.

I had to attend 1 support class, an appt with the dietician and a psych eval. now I'm on 2 weeks liquid diet with surgery on 01/24/13

[Smilejoelle1 19]

I have bcbs il ppo and I had to have all the usual test but not a required 6 month follow up or snitching. My doc did have me do 2 visits with the nutritionist. My insurance papers will be submitted directly after. They said I'd then get my surgery date. It's been maybe 1 1/2 month since I attended the first info session.

[Smilejoelle1 19]

I have no idea what snitching is. Darn autocorrect!

[mzpicoza 4]

i hve BCBSIL... my approval tock less than a week to arrive... i started my journey in december n now im already scheduled for 2/4/13...were r u planning to have it done...doc...and hospital.....

im going with Dr. Chand @ Loyola university in maywood,il...

[tlynn4love 48]

I'm so jealous that you guys dont have a supervised diet period. Lucky you lol.... I have bcbs ppo but of ohio. So heres to five more nutritionist appts lol boooo

[Smilejoelle1 19]

i hve BCBSIL... my approval tock less than a week to arrive... i started my journey in december n now im already scheduled for 2/4/13...were r u planning to have it done...doc...and hospital.....

im going with Dr. Chand @ Loyola university in maywood,il...

I'm also having Dr. Chand. (Isn't he cute? :wub: ) I have my last visit with the nutritionist on the 31st and after that Katie told me they'd give a tentative surgery date, since they'll submit to insurance.

[Smilejoelle1 19]

I have to say though I appreciate not having the waiting period. I think mentally the period is needed. Sometimes it scares me that everything is moving so fastly and I strongly believe that learning to stick with this takes time and learning before gives an edge.

[Smilejoelle1 19]

i hve BCBSIL... my approval tock less than a week to arrive... i started my journey in december n now im already scheduled for 2/4/13...were r u planning to have it done...doc...and hospital.....

im going with Dr. Chand @ Loyola university in maywood,il...

Picoza I just realized. I think we are messaging each other on the Vertical Sleeve boards, lol. I just got your pm. I too have changed paths, lol.

[mzpicoza 4]

sorry to hear THAT......but just remember is all worth it at the end

[mzpicoza 4]

thats funny that we were conversing on both lol..... yes a lil cutie pie..dr is.... I love it there...n i love how tentative the staff is...non judgmental....

[Smilejoelle1 19]

Lol yes and I went to one of the support meetings a few staffers were there as patients so that is nice to see as well! Best wishes with your upcoming surgery date!

[mzpicoza 4]

thank you...same to u..