Tennessee

[destiny_77 43]

My surgery was 9/28/15 with dr Spann.

How long did it take you after you were approved with insurance to get a date for surgery with him?

I was approved on a Thursday spoke to the schedule lady the following Monday and was set for pre op within two weeks. Then from the pre op appointment to surgery was two weeks.

That is encouraging to hear!! I have my last supervised weight loss visit with my PCP, Thurs. the 29th and everything else has been done so I was hoping for a Nov./Dec. date! I've already met my deductible and everything so I would hate to have to pay all that out again!! What Ins. are you with? I'm with Cigna...

[meganmom 169]

Yes from Nashville area and just had surgery with Dr. Westmoreland on 10/15/15.

How did it go?? Did he do a good job? Where you pleased with him so far? I would love to hear everything!

[Christalbwise 2]

I'm from Lawrenceburg TN. Waiting for the call today to schedule my VSG!!!

[mzbel1201 3]

I loved Dr Houston and his staff. He is no nonsense but helps to keep you on track.

[reree6898 1,164]

My surgery was 9/28/15 with dr Spann.

How long did it take you after you were approved with insurance to get a date for surgery with him?

I was approved on a Thursday spoke to the schedule lady the following Monday and was set for pre op within two weeks. Then from the pre op appointment to surgery was two weeks.

That is encouraging to hear!! I have my last supervised weight loss visit with my PCP, Thurs. the 29th and everything else has been done so I was hoping for a Nov./Dec. date! I've already met my deductible and everything so I would hate to have to pay all that out again!! What Ins. are you with? I'm with Cigna...

BCBSTN the insurance lady from Vandy told me that most insurance companies have 15 business days to approve or deny. Mine approved within 5 business days.

[destiny_77 43]

Had my last supervised weight loss visit with my PCP earlier today. She said she would have all the paperwork faxed over to Vandy by end of day Monday then I will be playing the waiting game for approval! I hope is a pretty quick process because I really need to get this surgery before this year ends! Prayers appreciated... thanks!!

[Cutepretty1 121]

Collierville, TN representing. Anyone else near the Memphis area?

[choosehope 233]

Memphis but y'all are making me wish it were Nashville!

[choosehope 233]

Cutepretty1- I'm in Memphis. Who's your doc? When are you having it? Stay in touch!

[knoxvegas 22]

I'm from Knoxville. Just got approved. Took less than a week for approval. BC/BS of TN. Dr. Boyce

[pajara2 16]

Nashville. My insurance won't cover my surgery at all so I am going to Mexico next week!!!!! My best friends had the VSG a year ago with Dr. McDowell.

[reree6898 1,164]

Nashville. My insurance won't cover my surgery at all so I am going to Mexico next week!!!!! My best friends had the VSG a year ago with Dr. McDowell.

Oh it sucks when insurance won't cover it. My last job wouldn't cover it and I found out after being at my current job for a year that I could finally have surgery. Best of luck to you, let us know how everything goes for you!

[knoxvegas 22]

Mexico is almost as cheap as having insurance. $1800 program fee, $500 hospital fee, and 10+ $40 co-pays.... Not to mention the 6+ months of waiting.... And all the time invested jumping through the hoops!

[meganmom 169]

I got approved!! My tentative date is December 12. They just have to confirm it with the hospital. So excited and nervous!

[Nikke25 28]

As of today everything is done and I hope it will be sent up to insurance early next week. Going to try and wait not too impatiently. Good thing my insurance company had a reputation of replying within a few days