Finally sent in to BC for approval...WAITING!!!!

[Blund 0]

:scared2:I'm a low BMI'er, so I'm worried about approval. My papers were fax'd on Monday, March 3rd. Another stage of waiting, over. I hate this!

[Charity 0]

I am a lower BMI too (34.2). I received approval from insurance in less than 2 weeks, good luck and I hope everything works out for you. To be banded on 3/26/08!

[Elisabethsew 50]

Welcome and good luck. I've got my fingers crossed for you.

[Blund 0]

UPdate.....I called BC (of California) to verify they received the fax from my surgeon on 3/3/08. He said they set up my file on 3/4 and I will have my answer by 3/11 !!! Whooooooooopeeeeeeeeeee!

It feels better to have an actual date to look forward to.

[Shamrockgirl60 1]

:smile:Good luck. I am going for my sleep study on March 10th and then my all day evaluation on March 20.

[Blund 0]

I did the sleep study too. Ended up having sleep apnea and getting the CPAP machine. Boy, do I sleep now! Good luck with your study.

[NikkiD 0]

My info was also submitted to bcbs for approval. It was sent yesterday and i was told they should have an answer by Monday. I'm thinking that's a little unrealistic but hope they are right.

Good luck everyone

[Blund 0]

NikkiD, I called BC a few weeks ago to ask how long the pre-service review took and they told me 5 days max. (REALLY??!!) When I told the surgeon's bariatric coordinator she made a face and looked like she didn't believe it either. I guess I feel confident, since I was told by 2 different BC people. And it IS BC of California. Maybe they have a big pre-service review dept since everyone and their brother wants cosmetic and/or WLS!!! lol ;D (I live back in Michigan now, but my DH still works for his CA company and thats why we have CA ins.)

Lets hope its true!!

[girlie2shooz 0]

i was submitted to insurance on a thursday and i had approval and surgery scheduled the following thursday, BCBS Anthem - Nevada. I think you may be surprised with the response time. my coordinator told me the insurance company had up to 30 days but typically replied within 2 weeks. so i got a pretty quick turn around time. best wishes. g2s

p.s my bmi was 34.5

[Blund 0]

Thanks for the support everyone! Its nice to have this forum to "vent"

I'm going to call BC on Monday to see if they know anything.

[Baptist Bandster 0]

I also have a low bmi of 35. what was your heighth to weight ration?, If you don't mind me asking? I am 5'7 and weigh 233? Have reflux and borderline high cholesteral, and been on Phentermine on and off for the last 2 years by my doctor? Any chance for me? I have Anthem BCBS

[dwrd73 0]

The best thing to do is check with your insurance to find out what they required to be approved for surgery. I have independent BC/BS PPO in PA and they require a BMI of at least 40 or a BMI of at least 35 with one of their listed comorbidities (i.e. diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, and I do not remember the rest).

I qualified with BMI just over 35 and hypertension. I hope this helps.

[Baptist Bandster 0]

That's encouraging, I look forward to getting my results! Good luck on your surgery! God Bless and Prayers!:wink2: