lifsvr74 31 Posted July 9, 2015 I tried to get approved years ago with BCBS. When I called for an update weeks later was told I was denied. Right after my bday this year. May 25. I went to the doc and she asked if I wanted surgery. I said let's try see what they say. This time They called ME! I was finally approved. First appointment July 21. No diet requirements. Excited scared nervous. Anyone near Chicago go to Loyola? How was it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lillyD 7 Posted July 9, 2015 Me too found out last week Going in for sleeve in morning. When you going? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lillyD 7 Posted July 9, 2015 Crazy how some Surgeons require us to go on pre op diets n some don't.. FROM HOUSTON HERE... I have a small cold just came on today and I wanted to take Day quail some say it's ok some say they have been on antibiotics and still got the surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifsvr74 31 Posted July 10, 2015 Going to meet the surgeon July 21. No dates set yet. My first appointment. See the psychologist in October. Hopefully right after. Before end of year i hope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Candidate 3,215 Posted July 10, 2015 Congratulations to both of you! Best of luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lillyD 7 Posted July 20, 2015 Congrats to you I'm super excited for you. I just had my surgery on the 9th I'm 2weeks post-op I'm still on liquids & can't wait to here more about your journey. God Bless ya Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifsvr74 31 Posted July 20, 2015 Congrats. So nervous about the whole process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifsvr74 31 Posted July 23, 2015 Had my first appointment yesterday. So much to do. Hopefully surgery by the end of the year. Surgeon said bypass is best for me. Need an EGD, EKG, mammogram, pap, sleep study, blood work and then wait for insurance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lillyD 7 Posted November 5, 2015 Why do u need a mammogram n a paper smear what does that have to do w bariatric surgery? Had my first appointment yesterday. So much to do. Hopefully surgery by the end of the year. Surgeon said bypass is best for me. Need an EGD, EKG, mammogram, pap, sleep study, blood work and then wait for insuranceSo what happened? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifsvr74 31 Posted November 5, 2015 My mammogram the doctor said to get done since it was annual. The Pap because i had an abnormal result in the past. All of that is done. Just have to fu with nutritionist next week. Then fitted for CPAP week after. Surgery should be first of the year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifsvr74 31 Posted January 6, 2016 Great news! Doctor office is submitting paperwork to the insurance tomorrow! Now the wait begins. How long does that take? BCBS of Tennessee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites