Waiting on insurance...

[LILYTAM 0]

I have done everything I needed to do know I just have to wait for the approval from Blue Shield. Can hardly wait. I hope to have my surgery before the end of October. I still dont know if I want the Realize band or the Lapband.... hmmm... Whats your experience with either one?

[Jodi73 11]

Hey, I was just approved with Aetna ! Just wanted to tell you to keep your chin up, it will happen! I really cant help with the band differences, only thing I know of specificaly SP? is that that the Realize Band has a really good website. There are tons of neat tools and helpful ideas on it.

Good luck on your journey!

Jodi

[kechianyree 0]

Hey I'm waiting for approval too too from blue cross this is week 3 as of today and I am itchy lets keep in touch I would like to be done around that same time.

[Makulafamy 55]

I have done everything I needed to do know I just have to wait for the approval from Blue Shield. Can hardly wait. I hope to have my surgery before the end of October. I still dont know if I want the Realize band or the Lapband.... hmmm... Whats your experience with either one?

I have the Lapband and dont ever really think or worry about the differences. It just lives inside of me and has been a very close friend these last 7 months :thumbdown: I have about a 10-11 cc band and currently have around 4ccs. This has given me pretty good restriction.

[BooCakes 0]

Ugh...I am in the same boat with you!!! I have Aetna and was submitted last Wednesday. I called today and they said it was reviewed the 21 and 24 but was still pending. Doesn't that sound bad? I so dont' want to get all nervous and stuff, but I can't help it. Especially when I read "approved by Aetna in 2 days". So, i guess we'll see.

I really REALLY hope you get your acceptance by Friday. That would be a sweet treat for the weekend! :blushing:

[LILYTAM 0]

Hey I'm waiting for approval too too from blue cross this is week 3 as of today and I am itchy lets keep in touch I would like to be done around that same time.

I have not had to wait long yet but I am so impatient. I want to get the surgery by the end of Oct and my docs office said it would happen. I just cant stand the suspense. I would like to stay in touch, that would be great :blushing:. So where are you located? Im in Cali.

[LILYTAM 0]

Ugh...I am in the same boat with you!!! I have Aetna and was submitted last Wednesday. I called today and they said it was reviewed the 21 and 24 but was still pending. Doesn't that sound bad? I so dont' want to get all nervous and stuff, but I can't help it. Especially when I read "approved by Aetna in 2 days". So, i guess we'll see.

I really REALLY hope you get your acceptance by Friday. That would be a sweet treat for the weekend! :blushing:

Oh man by Fri, that would be great! Cant wait. Good luck for you!!!!

[BooCakes 0]

Thanks! It's nice to know we're not alone!!! :blushing:

[DianaDickey 3]

Hello everyone. This is my first time commenting, so I hope I did it right lol.

My doctor will send request to insurance 9/08/09 after my appt with nutritionist. I have my surgery date set for 10/07/09 if insurance approves me. Everyone is saying Blue Cross, but they are different from State to State I believe. Anyway good luck to all of us right? I have BCBS of AL, so if any of you do please let me know how it went. Thank you.

Diana

[kechianyree 0]

I have Cap Blue Cross of PA I got approved as of Tuesday I hope you hear soon

[delora 0]

Hi,, I am waiting on my insurance also, (fep bcbs).. I think it was suppose to sent in today?? I would love to have my surgery sometime in sept. I am not sure of the surgery schedule. My daughter is having a baby in mid Oct, so I want to be up an about for all the grandma stuff. Good luck to all.:w00t: