SarahElizabeth 19 Posted August 12, 2016 I got the word from insurance today that I am approved for gastric bypass! I am so excited! I took some before pictures in my bathing suit to keep me motivated. I am going to work hard for a happier and healthier me! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mysticpink74 50 Posted August 12, 2016 Did u keep calling your insurance to find out ...or did you wait for them to contact you? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djmohr 6,965 Posted August 12, 2016 Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mimi_rnyjourney 13 Posted August 13, 2016 Did u keep calling your insurance to find out ...or did you wait for them to contact you? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I called my insurance company twice, the second time I was told I was approved. Only 4 business days after submitting the paperwork. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mysticpink74 50 Posted August 13, 2016 Ty! I was wondering if I shld start calling...my PCP delayed getting his paperwork in to the Bariatric Center FOR 3WKS?! So where as I thought my surgery was gonna be mid Aug...now we will see...Bariatric Center sd they will take about a week to submit stuff to insurance (that was on Wed) & then once insurance approves it, they sd surgery will be sched in 2wks!! Yaaay! Can't wait...I jst want a date! ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahElizabeth 19 Posted August 13, 2016 I was calling everyday!!! I knew the day the nurse opened my file. So I knew the next day there would be an answer. As long as everything is there that is required it should go smoothly. They are benefits WE pay for! Mine took 5 days. The first time I called I told them my mother needed to fly here to help with my kids and the lady was really nice and said she submitted a note stating the case to be high priority. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melvin5ft2 56 Posted August 13, 2016 @@SarahElizabeth Congratulations! I had to wait a month to find out and then my surgery was schedule more than a month out after that. The waiting was hard, but I couldn't be happier now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahElizabeth 19 Posted August 13, 2016 Wow Melvin that is a long time to wait! I bet it was so worth it in the end! I'm really nervous but super excited!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sophies mommy 15 Posted August 13, 2016 Congratulation!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reducer623 137 Posted August 14, 2016 Hooray! Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bgjon5 17 Posted August 14, 2016 Congrats on the approval!! mine took around 3 weeks to approve..company is self insured but still I worried! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
