Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Am I approved? Or not?



Recommended Posts

Okay, so here's the deal....I just got a letter in the mail and this is what it says:

VISITS/UNITS:0001

FROM-THROUGH DATES: August 31, 2009-December 31, 2009

The healthcare service(s) listed above has been approved based on the information provided.

If you have any questions, please call the Customer Service/Member Services telephone number shown at the top of this letter.

NOTE-Within 5 days before the actual date of service, Provider MUST confirm with Blue Shield that the member's health plan coverage is still in effect.

Blah, blah, blah.......

So....did anyone else read into that I was approved for the surgery? Because I did and unfortunately, I cant call and find out because it is after 5pm on the west coast. And unfortunately (also), it is an extra long weekend....ugh! Why did I wait until 15 mins ago to get the mail when it was in the mailbox five hours ago???!!! LOL

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yes sounds to me like they've approved it as long as it's done by Dec 31 2009. So celebrate! :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yup approved if u were denied it would say you were denied for the following reasons and blah. Congrats! I fought my insurance and won

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

you are approved, good luck

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks! I called the surgeon's office and they havent received anything, but the woman I spoke to told me that if I received an approval letter than I am approved. She told me that I have a meeting to attend on Friday and after that meeting I will be given a surgery date. I HOPE! I still need to talk to the financial specialist at the office to find out my payment options......HERE's HOPING!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×