Waiting for approval from BCBSND

[Thecloude1 342]

Had my last appointment with my Surgeon on Tuesday 1/12/16.....I have completed all my required steps per my insurance ????. Waiting is so stressful! My surgeon was very pleased with my progress and ready to move forward...that made me happy! I was told it will probably be around the end of February beginning of March...I was hoping for mid February but that's ok....I just want to get this new chapter in my life started!

[BlueBongo 52]

Congrats on getting everything done! It seems like the waiting is the longest part... I can understand that! After my doctor's office submitted ALL of my stuff, I called my insurance company every day (BCBS of TX) and after two days it was approved.. however, they are a bit archaic and send the approval letters to me and my doctor's office via the good ol' USPS... which really takes an extra week after approval! It was a little nerve wracking for me, I checked the mail box daily and bugged the insurance company to email me info... but they didn't, lol.

It's fantastic that you've come so far and that you are making this amazing lifestyle change, I am so excited for you and will send all the positive juju I can to help that insurance wait along a little bit quicker.

I wish you the best in your journey and hope you'll keep us all updated of your progress on the way!

[Thecloude1 342]

Thank you so much for your juju ????....I hear you on the good old USPS taking forever! Once I have an actual date then I will start to get nervous I'm sure...but right now I'm excited and anxious!

[miiasan 370]

yeah, I have BCBSNC and it only took a few days. Good luck!

[jj7481 363]

Keep up that excitement and enthusiasm. You have cleared a major hurdle and are about to being a grand chapter in your life.

[CHM 1,009]

Finally, someone else from my state! Hi there!

I have BCBSND as well, and I was told that they take 10-14 days to come back with a decision. The wait was definitely difficult - obsessively checking the mailbox and jumping every time the phone rang. Mine was submitted on Dec 21, and I received my approval letter in the mail on Jan 11, but it was dated Jan 7 (I never called to see if it was actually approved before this). Mine took an extra few days due to the holidays I'm sure. I called by surgeon's office minutes after having the letter in hand and they gave me a choice surgery dates. Of course I chose the soonest!

Best of luck to you. The wait will be sooooo worth it when that letter arrives!

[Learningtolive 109]

I hated the insurance approval wait game. My surgeon made the appt a month beforehand, he was confident. Now, I'm anxious about my surgery in 9 days.

You'll get past this step. Be confident, you did everything required!

[Thecloude1 342]

CHMD...thank you for the info! Do you have a surgery date yet?

Learningtolive.....I hope everything goes perfectly for you!

[CHM 1,009]

You're very welcome. My surgery date is January 25th. 1 week!

[Thecloude1 342]

CHMD.....how exciting! Best of luck to you!!

[Thecloude1 342]

I called BCBS and my stuff is still in review ???? at least I know they received it on January 13th so that's good to know ????...Waiting when you are so close stinks!