Documents went to BCBS

[donaboss 131]

I am so nervous yet excited. Waiting for this approval will be like sitting in needles.. I will call first thing tomorrow to check up on my case

[danaevett 179]

I'll be submitting to BCBS of Alabama in mid January. Let us know how long it takes you to get approval.

[FitnFabfor2014 358]

I can understand your frustration. I am waiting too. My docs were submitted on Friday. I'm STILL waiting. The insurance co said they have until Friday to let me know. The waiting is KILLING me!

[Rena's got this 274]

Good luck you guys...I was denied by BCBS and am in the process of doing an appeal. My surgeon doesn't hold out much hope though, because my co-morbidities haven't been there for the past 3 years, and my BMI has only been over 40 this year.

Looks like Mexico for me...

[FitnFabfor2014 358]

Good luck you guys...I was denied by BCBS and am in the process of doing an appeal. My surgeon doesn't hold out much hope though, because my co-morbidities haven't been there for the past 3 years, and my BMI has only been over 40 this year.

Looks like Mexico for me...

That is what I am SO nervous about! Did you have to go through the whole six month process? Didn't your doctor know that before you started this? Uhg.....I hate waiting.

[Rena's got this 274]

Yes, went through the entire six months, plus the sleep study, plus the psych exam (which BCBS didn't cover). Plus a few other things such as a stomach ultrasound and gastric endoscopy which involved putting me to sleep (checking for ulcer and hiatial hernia).

I am thoroughly disgusted about the amount of money I've spent so far with no sleeve surgery as an outcome. But....an appeal is in the process so, I haven't lost ALL hope yet.

[FitnFabfor2014 358]

I would imagine so. You would think they would lay all this out so you don't have to waste all the time and money!

[Rena's got this 274]

Well, my paperwork is being resubmitted for my appeal to BCBS of Alabama. I did find that I had High Cholesterol for more than 3 years, so maybe they will accept that as a comorbidity. Keeping my fingers crossed....again.

[FitnFabfor2014 358]

Good luck! Sending positive thoughts ur way!

Edited December 17, 2013 by FitnFabfor2014

[donaboss 131]

It's been a week. Still waiting. Uhg I hate this so freaking much

[FitnFabfor2014 358]

It's been a week. Still waiting. Uhg I hate this so freaking much

I think I lost 10% of my weight just waiting for the approval. It is definitely a form of cruel and unusual punishment! I had to wait for what seemed like forever. It was exactly a week. I think they do it on purpose!!! Good luck. I hope you heard back soon.

[skinny_minnie_wannabe 30]

My paperwork was submitted to BCBS IL last Thursday. I am def on pins and needles. I understand how you feel. My BMI was 39.9 with high cholesterol, asthma, and GERD. I'm hoping and praying! Waiting is the hardest part.

[macman 603]

My docs were submitted to BCBS of IL on Nov 22. They approved me December 2 but did not tell me or the surgeon until I called on December 9. I just received my approval letter from them. It had my personal information but a Provider and Hospital in the Mid West. They asked me to shred the letter and will reissue with the correct information

[donaboss 131]

I AM FUCKING APPROVED as of this morning. Omg I am soooooo happy.. It took BCBJ of NJ 8 days including weekends. Yay ya ya my dream is about to come true omg I have been crying happy tears since this morning. Ahhhhh. Now I can take my finals in ease

[lala3613 39]

I have bcbs of Alabama I got tge approval in 2 weeks. Had surgery 8/2.