porkytits 5 Posted April 2, 2018 I know everyone’s experience varies but I was just wondering what other people’s experience was with this insurance? (BCBS of MA PPO)They don’t require any certain amount of weigh ins or anything so I’m really not sure what to expect. My initial consult with my surgeon is at the end of the month. How long did it take for you from initial consult to surgery? How easy/difficult was this insurance to work with?Thanks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BostonWLKC 807 Posted April 2, 2018 Less than 2 weeks from last appointment until scheduling surgery Good luck!HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17)GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18)GW#2- 180CW 1825’6” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Losebig 508 Posted April 2, 2018 I had BCBS of MA and it was surprisingly fast. They didn’t have any special requirements beyond what the surgeon wanted and a BMI over 40. I can’t remember the exact time line, but I know I actually delayed my surgery for personal scheduling reasons by about a month, so had I pushed I could have done everything in probably 1.5 months. I didn’t need any specialist work ups (was in good health just obese), so if you need those it could stretch things out a bit depending on scheduling. BCBS of MA was really easy to work with. If you call their services line they can actually send you a packet with all their requirements and expected costs given your specific plan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkytits 5 Posted April 2, 2018 I had BCBS of MA and it was surprisingly fast. They didn’t have any special requirements beyond what the surgeon wanted and a BMI over 40. I can’t remember the exact time line, but I know I actually delayed my surgery for personal scheduling reasons by about a month, so had I pushed I could have done everything in probably 1.5 months. I didn’t need any specialist work ups (was in good health just obese), so if you need those it could stretch things out a bit depending on scheduling. BCBS of MA was really easy to work with. If you call their services line they can actually send you a packet with all their requirements and expected costs given your specific plan.Wow, thank you so much for your reply. It went really quick for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saygrace 122 Posted April 3, 2018 loving your username hahahah! i also have BCBS MA PPO so i’m curious to see how long it will take. i’m not looking to get surgery until july if it’s up to me, but now that that’s creeping up i’m getting a bit nervous. hoping i’ll be okay though since other people with this insurance seem to have no issues. let me know how it goes for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stajin 3 Posted April 4, 2018 I am glad to see this as I too have the same insurance but looking to get revision from lapband. I currently have had the lapband since 2005. The doctor performed a endoscopy in which found I have a non functional pouch, Looking for more information on all of this. Really worried as to what is going to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSan35 0 Posted October 31, 2018 Which hospitals in MA did you all use? I’m currently waiting on my second appt at UMass but wondering if I should consider any other hospitals? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Be Blessed 1 Posted December 10, 2018 I also have BCBS of MA and live in NY. The doctor requires me to do 6 months of weigh ins. I think this is so forever!! Anyone can help me please? I’m looking for a doctor that won’t do 6 months. Spoke to a BCBS representative and they said that my policy does not require that!! Someone please help!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites