ElyseRenee

One day post-op and feeling great! A little sore, but worth it. Can't believe it finally happened and I'm on my way to a new me!

Congrats to you! I'm sure you're nervous & excited. I'm having my surgery the 8th, so we'll be on the same path! Good luck & keep us updated.

Just got my approval today!! It took 3 weeks, but oh am I happy for good news. Surgery scheduled for next Thursday, Dec 8......super excited!

I have BCBS in Southwestern PA. I submitted my paperwork November 7, and am still anxiously awaiting a response!! My doctor's office told me they have 30 days to approve/not approve, but I am hoping it is well before the 30 day mark that I hear back!!

Thanks everyone for your input. I was hoping to get approved in just a couple days, but 2 1/2 weeks still isn't that bad when you think about it!! Good luck to everyone and keep us updated!

Hello everyone. I am 31 year old, mother of three, who has struggled with my weight since my teenage years. I started my banding process in June 2011. I have recently finished my six month md supervised diet and other insurance neccesary tests and am waiting to hear back from Highmark BCBS about my approval. It has been a little over week, and everyday goes by I get more and more anxious/excited. I hope to have my Realize band procedure done by the end of the year. I have been seeing Hope Bariatrics, Dr. Michael Felix. The office has been wonderful and patient with me thus far! I hope to hear good news soon! Good luck to those just starting out and those who have already been banded.