Confused

[mysleeve 38]

Just found out that im already approved for surgery.....I haven't even seen a psych or nutritionist I have only gotten pre op clearance from my cardiologist. I have bcbs Massachusetts. Does this sound normal? ???

[cruummbs 36]

Yes it does sound strange...Ask your surgeon or BCBS for clearance requirements!!!!!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

@@mysleeve It's not unusual. I was approved before I completed my testing. I think I still had my nutrition class, my Pulmonary function test and my sleep study to complete.

[cruummbs 36]

You didn't mention you were approved before!!!!

[freshair 135]

@@BLERDgirl you haven't had surgery yet??

[cruummbs 36]

March 2

[freshair 135]

@@BLERDgirl sorry i miss read what you wrote

[Stevehud 1,790]

where are you having the surgery in boston or somewhere else? I just had mine at Saint elizabeths

[mysleeve 38]

Im having mine in Dallas tx

[mysleeve 38]

@ BLERDgirl thanks d o much. Im totally crank now lol

[Ladiec2 74]

You may be approved before all your testing is complete because those tests that are left may be your doctor's requirementsI and not your insurance company. I have requirements for my doctor and a set of requirements for my insurance. I had a lot more tests to complete for my doctor than my insurance. If that's the case I think it's great that your doctor operates like that.

[mysleeve 38]

Thanks @@Ladiec2 I have done alot of research on surgeons and I narrowed it down to 2. The first one is very popular in my my city but when I went for consultation I felt like just a number, but the second surgeon had a great bedside manner, took his tome and answered all of my questions. I have found nothing but good reviews on him.

[MrsSugarbabe 727]

Most insurance approvals are good for 6 mos. to a year so this isn't uncommon. My surgery was approved very shortly after I attended the orientation and before I started any of the appointments required by my surgeon. My insurance did not have any requirements for me to do prior to approval. Curious - if you're in Mass., why are you having surgery in TX?

[mysleeve 38]

@@MrsSugarbabe I live in TX, my husband's insurance is bcbs Massachusetts I know its weird lol.