DianeSav 10 Posted August 12, 2015 I have BCBS Fep and was approved in 4 days for my revison. My bmi was only up to 30. I had gained about 40 pounds from failed band. I had slip and dialated esophagus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SleeveandRNYchica 1,155 Posted August 13, 2015 I have BCBS Fep and was approved in 4 days for my revison. My bmi was only up to 30. I had gained about 40 pounds from failed band. I had slip and dialated esophagus That's good to hear! I hope mine goes just as quick should be submitted 1st week in Sept. I have FEPBLUE BASIC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VDLT 244 Posted August 13, 2015 @@DianeSav did you do the supervised diet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DianeSav 10 Posted August 13, 2015 I had only 3 months of doc appts to do, and psych eval. They had all my records from my lapband and barium swallows to prove I had major problems with my esophagus. I absolutly had to have band out. I didnt have to do supervised diet so Im thinking I had that my records must have showed I really was in danger with the band. My esophagus was dialated for a few years and I kept asking to be checked in 6 months because I was afraid to get my band out. I never thought they would approve me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VDLT 244 Posted August 14, 2015 @@DianeSav Thanks so much. If you don't mind one more question... What did the three months of doctor visit entail? I guess I am just confused because I don't have three months of supervised diet. My surgeon's office has submitted my packet. I hope they included the barium studies I provided, my letter explaining my symptoms and the psych eval. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DianeSav 10 Posted August 16, 2015 VDLT I just had to show up to appointment and not gain any weight. My PA pretty much just chatted with me. They figured Ive been through all this with the band I didnt need anything, which I would have liked. You do need to do the psych eval again. After the 3 months appointments then they submit to BCBS. I have basic and I was so shocked they approved me. But that was my experience with my doc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VDLT 244 Posted August 17, 2015 @@DianeSav thanks so much. Mine has been submitted already. I also have basic. We shall see! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DianeSav 10 Posted August 17, 2015 good luck to you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VDLT 244 Posted August 19, 2015 I just got off the phone with insurance and I have been approved! I am excited and terrified! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DianeSav 10 Posted August 19, 2015 Congrats to you! BCBS FEP rocks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brayd_mommy09 11 Posted August 21, 2015 Congrats!!! I have BCBS fed and I'm waiting for approval! I hope I get approved too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VDLT 244 Posted August 27, 2015 @@brayd_mommy09 Any word on insurance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brayd_mommy09 11 Posted August 27, 2015 Not yet! Hopefully soon!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brayd_mommy09 11 Posted August 31, 2015 I was officially approved today for my revision!!! My surgery date is September 17th! I'm so excited' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VDLT 244 Posted September 1, 2015 Yay brayd! So happy for you! Mine is the 23rd. Wanna be my buddy?! LoL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites