sleeve30 33 Posted May 8, 2014 OMG !! My bariatric center just submitted my preauthorization to BCBS NJ!!!! Please pray for me! Anyone with BCBS NJ? Please let me know how long did it take to get approval? Thanks all! sleeve30 1 BigGirlPanties reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LumpySpacePrincess 594 Posted May 8, 2014 I had them, and I got my approval in about 6 days. Longest 6 days of my life, but thrilling to hear I was approved at the end. Good luck!! Who is your surgeon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeve30 33 Posted May 8, 2014 Alexander Abkin... I hope to get approved fast too. 1 LumpySpacePrincess reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigGirlPanties 957 Posted May 8, 2014 I have BCBS of GA and was approved pretty quickly as well! Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaJodster 20 Posted May 8, 2014 I'm also with Dr Abkin & have BCBS!! I just have the gastro visit tomorrow & the endoscopy next week, then submit to insurance as well! My surgery is scheduled for 6/16, how bout u? 1 BigGirlPanties reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeve30 33 Posted May 8, 2014 June 2nd!!! So close already!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeve30 33 Posted May 8, 2014 Lajodster we will be approved!!!! You will see!!! I know BCBS NJ is good approving for this surgery and we cannot be the exception... We will be approved too! I'm 5'3" and 247lbs. What are your stats? I have BCBS of GA and was approved pretty quickly as well! Good luck Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaJodster 20 Posted May 8, 2014 Sleeve30 I sure hope so, I'm 5'8 and 349lbs! God that sucks saying "out load" to someone! I have the pre op class on 6/4! I was supposed to go on my sons class trip that day but now I can't...???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeve30 33 Posted May 8, 2014 Don't worry that will change pretty soon... My preop is on 5/20 any clue what they do? Also do you know anything about the preop diet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HardWork13 83 Posted May 9, 2014 BCBS NJ and approved pretty quickly. I want to say maybe 3-4 days. Good luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeve30 33 Posted May 9, 2014 Good Luck!! Thanks! BCBS NJ and approved pretty quickly. I want to say maybe 3-4 days. Good luck!! Awesome!!! Thanks I can't wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaJodster 20 Posted May 9, 2014 Sleeve30 I don't know anything about the pre op diet. I'm gonna ask if u can come earlier for the class so I can go on my sons trip with him! I'll let you know what happens! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaJodster 20 Posted May 9, 2014 I mean ask if I can come to class earlier! Duh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeve30 33 Posted May 10, 2014 Yeah ask they might be able to work something out for you and that way you don't miss your sons trip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites