Kimberly Bouche-Perez 48 Posted April 19, 2015 I live in MA and I BMC Healthnet. It took about 4-5 weeks to get approval. Got it 4/19/13 and my surgery wa on 6/25/13 cause the surgeon was booked. Hope this help. GOOD LUCK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haleyk 31 Posted June 26, 2015 BCBS KC took 1 day for approval! -which was awesome since they required 6 mo supervised diet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scarlett72 13 Posted June 27, 2015 I have Aetna and it took only 4 days for approval. Surgery next month! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
triciakae 18 Posted July 2, 2015 I have BCBS of Michigan PPO. The nurse explained to me that with my insurance all that is needed is you do the 6 month weight loss and meet their requirements and they automatically approve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FStromberg 3 Posted July 2, 2015 I got my approval the end of last week, surgery is on July 13th. In my first week of my pre-op diet, but the end is near and I so excited. Thank you all that have responded to my question, love to you all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scarlett72 13 Posted July 7, 2015 Congrats! I'm also having surgery this month on the 28th. Excited but nervous. Good luck!???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FStromberg 3 Posted July 7, 2015 Thanks same to you, I am just excited to not be hungry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeginAgainDay 6 Posted July 11, 2015 Glad you got your approval!!! Good luck! If I get approved (submitted today) I will have surgery in 5 weeks. I'm so excited! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites