shawna_s

Hi there! I am so frustrated right now! My insurance company told me that I need to have a 3 month "weigh-in" period with my primary with diet/exercise plan in place, etc., get the psych eval, and nutritionist. I did all of those things and they just denied me! My BMI was 37 at my first visit and unfortunately due to some hormonal problems I am having I have gained probably close to 10 pounds and I think my BMI is 38 now. The only comorbidity i have is asthma. No high BP or anything else. I haven't had labs drawn in awhile, so I am not sure what my cholesterol is, but I am wondering if i need to go eat a cheeseburger before i have labs drawn instead of fasting to get approved for the surgery... ha ha! Anyway, my main question is this: Has anyone else been denied by BCBS of IL? If so, how long did it take to get things straightened out with them? I am so bummed right now!! I really don't want to wait another few months!!!!

I just denied by insurance. Would you mind sending it to me at sweetshawney@netzero.com? thanks so much!