BCBS Fed - anyone have revision approved?

[DianeSav 10]

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

[SleeveandRNYchica 1,155]

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

[VDLT 244]

@@DianeSav did you do the supervised diet?

[DianeSav 10]

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.

[VDLT 244]

@@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.

[DianeSav 10]

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.

[VDLT 244]

@@DianeSav thanks so much. Mine has been submitted already. I also have basic. We shall see!

[DianeSav 10]

good luck to you!!

[VDLT 244]

I just got off the phone with insurance and I have been approved! I am excited and terrified!

[DianeSav 10]

Congrats to you! BCBS FEP rocks!

[brayd_mommy09 11]

Congrats!!! I have BCBS fed and I'm waiting for approval! I hope I get approved too!

[VDLT 244]

@@brayd_mommy09 Any word on insurance?

[brayd_mommy09 11]

Not yet! Hopefully soon!!!

[brayd_mommy09 11]

I was officially approved today for my revision!!! My surgery date is September 17th! I'm so excited'

[VDLT 244]

Yay brayd! So happy for you! Mine is the 23rd. Wanna be my buddy?! LoL