paj92434 27 Posted March 8, 2014 Hello everyone, I have BCN of MI and I was approved with no issues, I had to do 6 months of supervision. I lost and gained 10 lbs or so. There was no WL requirement but I was sure when I went to checkup close to 6 months that I was down. I have since gained but my date is 3/25/14. I start my pre opp diet this coming Monday 3/10/14. I went through Beaumont of Royal Oak MI. As long as paperwork is turned in with data that says you need the surgery BCN of MI is no problem. I just wanted to share this info 1 Annie68 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
survivingsleever 33 Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) Me too! I have BCBS and was approved same day. BCN took a little longer 2 days. Having managed care insurance complicates things. I'm scheduled 3/14, good luck to you. Edited March 8, 2014 by survivingsleever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Annie68 27 Posted March 9, 2014 Hello everyone, I have BCN of MI and I was approved with no issues, I had to do 6 months of supervision. I lost and gained 10 lbs or so. There was no WL requirement but I was sure when I went to checkup close to 6 months that I was down. I have since gained but my date is 3/25/14. I start my pre opp diet this coming Monday 3/10/14. I went through Beaumont of Royal Oak MI. As long as paperwork is turned in with data that says you need the surgery BCN of MI is no problem. I just wanted to share this info I am also going through Beaumont! May I ask, which surgeon did you choose...Chengelis or Krause? How long did it take to get in with them? My 6 month appt at the Beaumont Weight Center is the first week of April- I am hoping to have a surgery date sometime in May. Good luck to you, your date is coming up quickly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcn1970 239 Posted March 9, 2014 Good to hear Michiganders! I used the barix clinic but have heard good things about Beaumont. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paj92434 27 Posted March 10, 2014 Hi Annie & friends, I have chosen Dr Chengelis. I had my pre opp apt with him last week. He is very nice and I first met him at seminar. He also has good reviews and I like his personality, knowledge and humor. I will have my sleeve surgery 3/25. 1 Annie68 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Annie68 27 Posted March 12, 2014 Hi Annie & friends, I have chosen Dr Chengelis. I had my pre opp apt with him last week. He is very nice and I first met him at seminar. He also has good reviews and I like his personality, knowledge and humor. I will have my sleeve surgery 3/25. Only 2 weeks to go, I'm so excited for you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
survivingsleever 33 Posted March 14, 2014 I'm scheduled for tomorrow =) 1 Annie68 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Annie68 27 Posted March 16, 2014 I'm scheduled for tomorrow =) How are you doing? I hope everything went well! 1 survivingsleever reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
survivingsleever 33 Posted March 16, 2014 Hi Annie, I honestly feel like crap! Lol...the gas is no joke. I know this is the hard part. =) 1 Annie68 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Annie68 27 Posted March 19, 2014 Hi Annie, I honestly feel like crap! Lol...the gas is no joke. I know this is the hard part. =) I hope it's better today? From what I've read, it can be quite painful . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasBill 0 Posted March 19, 2014 All my stuff was submitted Friday the 14th..........now waiting!!!!! Grand Health Partners in Grand Rapids, Dr, Foote doing the surgery. BCN of MI insurance. Waiting is driving me CRAZY. Hope feeling better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
survivingsleever 33 Posted March 20, 2014 All my stuff was submitted Friday the 14th..........now waiting!!!!! Grand Health Partners in Grand Rapids, Dr, Foote doing the surgery. BCN of MI insurance. Waiting is driving me CRAZY. Hope feeling better Bcn's approval letter takes a lil time for you to get it. I recommend calling the dr office, my coordinator confirmed within 2 days because she was able to look in their database to see if I was approved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcn1970 239 Posted April 13, 2014 Well? Any updates from anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19Booboo5614 1 Posted May 21, 2014 Since I am having my lap band removed and wanting the sleeve, BCN, who did NOT pay for the band surgery, is saying they will not pa for my sleeve, any of it! Even tho, when I bought the policy, I made sure they would cover 50% as their policy stated. Please keep us up on this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AhnaLucille 57 Posted January 27, 2015 How is everyone doing now? I believe most of you have had your surgeries... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites