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I would imagine once approved, you get scheduled for an operating room and in line for your surgeons surgeries. I think couple of weeks max-

Just love everything about Him the staff and the support groups. I am so glad I found him for my lapband, a no pre fees DR, great deal $ as well.

total 3 mo pre=op (# 2) havent lost but 5 lbs. I know after surgery be better.

They actually look at 180 done days,, so it be visit # 7 before paper work goes in. I am praying my insurance will not have any issues and approve me quickly, they have 30 days. BUT if something is missing, it could delay that, so add up the tiem frame and costs. I know with BCBS people who started on the 2010 plan, which was basically a letter from your DR- and fell into 2011 plan -had to follow the new rules, and that changed to the 6 mo deal. Sucks, I know- they should grandfather in the requirements, but they dont. BUT dont give up, delay does not mean denial.

I do zumba,, and i get quite a work out

I hope so too. Sept 6 I have done my 3 months, only lost 5 lbs. but I'll be Ok, now 30 more days before infor can be sent to the fepblue. and I want that ins cordinator abraxabear was talking bout! A 2 day approval wait be GREATTT! Sooner is better than later- Good luck!

I handle my PB and prediabetes with out medicine BUT my PCP writes it down on my chart... that's all you need! not how it is treated. Talk to your PCP, he has to check you out and see if you have GERD or whatever, Good luck

Its a form of BCBS so I looked on line, and you need to call your ins co directly or HR at your job, they list them all with check your policy in red letters, An employer can Op-out for their area, so no blanket answer

You play for a plan , the plan is picked by your employer, unless it's medicaid, and they choose the types of coverage that will benefit their employees. Until the law changes, this is the way it works. I do not know about pre-existing conditions, I believe that was changed, but again for morbid obesity, it is slippery, even though people die every day because of it. You need to push the envelope in your state and on the job. There are credit cos that will help finance and the prices have dropped, but that is what you have to work with.

There seems to be such confusion regarding BCBS of Ill. maybe time to call ins COMISH

Did they change you midstream? I am paying for i BCBS FED plan and it expires Dec 31, 2011, for the year- I do not think they can change the rules in the middle, Just asking? Calling these folks tomorrow!

Not for nothing but BCBS of ILL- is ont the radar alot on these blogs, maybe time to band together and send a letter to the isurance comish of your state. I have feblue fla, and I pray I am not jerked around like that. Not eating, fasting on milkshakes and a little nervous about the surgery,,, I may not be a a nice person- if denied for bogus info.. Lord help me, 2 mo to go,, peace,,,

we may have different surgery but all on the same journey- share your experience with all of us! we still can learn from you-- good luck!

any nails left! Congrats, yes let us know you you are!

I imagine you can always touch one and see if ur skin reacts? My gand is allergic but tests have said for what. we touch alot of plastic and silicones etc, even in our clothes, I think it should be fine

YOU CAN DO IT! It is nice to have your best buddy with you on this journey! That's marvelous. I am still pre-op and hope to be banded about late Oct. Nov. here in Tampa. You going to your support groups? I look at the before n after pictures every day, and have bought a few smaller dresses and hung them off my tall dresser. I see it every day. I know my motivation will jump start when I actually see some weight loss... I am still playing with 3 lbs here or there. Good luck and let us know how you are doing!!

I wonder if one should follow up with Ins Co to make sure all has arrived> I do NOT like faxes. I get faxes in error on my job for SSecurity. and that's not where I work, I call them and tell them but othe employees just let faxes sit n rot. Poor person expecting an answer. I wished they just scan and email. I know I want to re-invent the wheel for us feds HA! anyhow I hope its all been fixed for you . You know, FEPBLUE works for US, we pay them, -they pay the Drs, they have to give you an explanation.

Hi- Good luck hope you hear very soon, let me know how it goes. Thanks!

:blink:I filled out a questionaire, like: did you love your dad, are you happy bla bla, fill in the dots kinda thing. The dr talked about the surgery and said i seemed to be well prepared and educated about procedure and it lasted a whole 15 full minutes. I think they want to see if you all there, as in not looking into the ceiling, or looking frightened, way out un normal. I lost a son a grandson etc, and he really didnt want to know about it. Its all bout the surgery.

Does every body get a SURGERY date with the insurance packet that is submitted for approval? ? hmm new question for me.

Maybe getting a surgery date helps get it done? Does every body get a SURGERY date with the approval packet that is submitted? hmm new question for me.