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Waiting for Approval

Ok, so I've completed the pre-requisites for my insurance company. The paperwork was submitted Sept. 1. I've seen it take only a matter of hours to be approved and others... months!

I have BCBSTX UT Select PPO. They raised their deductible from 350 to 5000 for bariatric surgery!

My dad's now on board as well as my husband. Dad's told me not to worry about the money. I have no idea what that means, but I guess I'll find out.

On another note... right now... it doesn't matter if I get approved! I'm experiencing dizziness and fatigue, and my Dr has no idea what it is other than the fact my blood pressure isn't entirely stable. It's 100/70 lying down and 90/60 standing up immediately from lying down. Now, it's hard to get what the real number is from when I stand up immediately because I get lightheaded. Grr... always something in the way it seems.

On another note... we have a new addition to our family.

Lucian.

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He's a 2 y/o German Shepherd that we rescued from a kill shelter.

Our Basset Hound Jeffrey passed away :confused: a couple of weeks ago. JeffreySmall.jpg

I had mentioned to my husband that I don't feel safe when I'm home alone being that we're in a new development without a whole lot of neighbors.

So, I set out to find a dog that would make a good watchdog in addition to our Black Lab Thora who is a GREAT watchdog.

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She even barks at my phone.

After a few visits with Lucian at the shelter, and Jason's approval, I adopted him! He is not a very good watchdog. He's needy and traumatized! I love him, though. He's very sweet and wants to make friends with everyone.

Well, here's to hoping I get approved and figure out what's wrong with me and fix it in the mean time!

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Loyalfriend

LAP-BAND Patients

Congratulations for making it through the testing phase. Now it's the waiting game from the insurance company. Then it's the anticipation of the surgery after that. Fun Times, but it's worth it!!

As long as your doctor believes you meet all the requirements you shouldn't have a problem with approval. BCBS is a great insurance carrier (I have that company as well for another state). Don't worry about the Deductible and Out of Pocket Max, if your family is willing to help.

Let them help and you focus on preparing for your new lifestyle change.

Take Care and Keep Us Posted.

Warm Regards.

Elaine10

LAP-BAND Patients

Funny, I have the very same insurance! Do you work at the University of Texas? I did, but I am retired now. It didn't take very long for the approval. It's somewhat up to your doc's office too, if they turn in the paperwork right away. What doc do you have? I have Dr Eric Wilson in Houston. I had my banding done on 8/30/2010 just 5 days ago. I wanted to get in before that increase on insurance. That's crazy. Just glad they could help me. Good luck!

LeighaMason

LAP-BAND Patients

Oh look at those sweet babies. I'm sorry for the loss of your Jeffrey. I bet Lucian will be a wonderful new addition, he may seem timid but I have been around Germans before, they are so loyal. Once you are his person he will do anything for you.

grigg4

LAP-BAND Patients

Good luck getting it all worked out - we all are pulling for you! Your new addition is beautiful - I love German Shepherds and Leigha is right, they are the most protective and loyal of all dogs, she just needs some time to feel like it is her home. Best wishes!!

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