lovietobeme

Congrats I can't imagine the excitement you must be feeling!!

No not yet I just got my approval today. I was a hot mess for a min. though!!

Yea, their approval process is pretty fast. As long as you have one of the qualifers like sleep Apena. I got approved within a week. But thier co-pays are pretty high. Between the doctor and hosptial, I've spent just under $5000.00 for the surgery and pre-surgery tests.

PS - I have not regretted spending one penny of the money.

PPS - Looking at the monetary side, I expect it to take about 3 - 4 years to break even on the cost of WLS - If you take into consideration the amount of money I won't be spending on food each week.

Oh wow thats crazy mine covers all except 1,200 of the surgery and it's either 90% or not to exceed the twelve hundred. Since I paid my deductable already my total cost is 700.00

The Psychologist, the nutritionist and surgeon

Oh lol sorry well fingers crossed and prayers said for you!!

Awesome I know everything will work out!!! Fingers crossed and prayers said for you!!

Welcome!!! What is a 3 in 1 apt?

Yes

I have BCBS Texas too! So far every thing has been super easy with them for me too!!!

It really has and everything has moved so fast!

Thank you so much!!! Do you have BCBS/Tx cause they really do approve fast? I couldnt believe how fast it actually was I am thrilled!!

Just got Approved it only took two days!!!!

Don't be afraid to call them and ask if you are unsure of anything. You are paying the bill, so make them work for you. BCBS-TX is a fairly easy company to work with and provided you meet the policy requirements and have all the paperwork in, you should be fine.

OMG you were so RIGHT I just called and they told me I was approved!!!!

I am so happy you responded cause I would have been freaking for days!

You know what I think I will!! That sure beats just sitting here with my nerves all over the darn place scared to bother them!!!!

Thank you so much for your response I have been crying since I called and debating on whether I should call back and see what they mean!

I so hope so I feel so sick with all this waiting!

Hi, I have BCBS/Tx and my paperwork was sent out a couple days ago. I called today to see if I was approved or denied and the woman told me they had notes on it but no decision yet. I was wondering what this meant and if anyone had this happen to them before?

I hope you get your approval ASAP too!!! Give it a few days and just call them and ask.

Good luck

They submitted it on Wed. and I called today and they said they did not have any information yet but they did see some notes on it. I am sitting fingers crossed and heart beating!

I am so happy I found this I just sent my information out to BCBS/Tx and have been in a near panic just seeing all the denials! Congrats and I hope everything goes well for you!

I had BCBS of Arkansas for public employees....100% exclusion on all obesity treatment! I wanted to have this surgery years ago! In Arkansas they thought teachers should not get obesity treatment, and be good examples for the kids! Yes, I'm still bitter lol

WOW I would be livid!! You are making a choice to live a healthy lifestyle and that IS a good example for the kids!

Lovi... I would totally appreciate that information... I can send u my email. Ty!

Yes of course just send me your e-mail!

I've heard comments like oh you have bcbs? We should be able to get you approved. So.maybe bcbs is a good insurance with wls!

Thanks so much! Paperwork was sent out today so I have my fingers crossed!

Congrats!! You will love all the support you get here. This is a really wonderful and diverse group!

I've heard comments like oh you have bcbs? We should be able to get you approved. So.maybe bcbs is a good insurance with wls!

Thanks this is just so nerve wracking!!

I recently went to my first seminar and meeting with my Doctor and they checked out my insurance which is BCBS of Texas. They told me that my policy does cover the surgery but because it's a new policy that I must wait till Jan 2014 to have the surgery. Was completely bummed but I'm going to be working with my doctor to get everything I need done during this time and take it from there.

I also have BCBS/Tx and the surgery is covered! I have a PPO if that matters, I can scan you the information that they sent me if you want?

How do I begin the process of getting sleved in Mexico?

Good luck to all of you going soon. Is anyone going on February 11 to Tijuana? It would be nice to have someone to track with. But not as a competition, just someone who is experiencing the same thing at the same time.

Who are you going to see? My paperwork is being submitted tomorrow but if I get denied I am headed to Mexico!! so maybe buddies after all?

I have BCBS/Tx and mine is being submitted tomorrow. I will have my fingers crossed and prayers said for you. Best of luck!!!