MelissaK

Started my journey in August. Surgery date December 10th!!!!!! Woot woot!

Really suprised I have NO 6 month monitoring (per insurance) to do - or 2 week pre op liquid diet...so I'm on my way!!!

I was wondering...

Did BCBS cover your pre-op tests...like the chest imaging, EKG and the dietitian? I know mine covers the biometric testing but not sure of the others...

Any info on this???

Did BCBS cover your pre-op tests...like the chest imaging, EKG and the dietitian? I know mine covers the biometric testing but not sure of the others...

Do they need to be labled "Medically Necessary"? How are you feeling???

Ditto!! So glad to have come across your profile! We are bascially at the VERY same stage

PS...California's will always be here for ya!!

I started my process Aug 9. I'm glad you said you have Anthem - I'm in California. Pretty sure that insurance is about the same across the board - other that I also have to go through my Union as well

So hopefully your pre-op stuff will only take about 3 months - how awesome is that!!! I hear about some of these poor folks having to wait 6 months to a year - or longer!! Look at you in the fast lane!!

You've given me hope that I too will be able to start 2014 with a new outlook on my life. I pray our journey's are smooth sailing!!

I'm sure I will have to do the liquid diet beforehand also (soooo looking forward to that, as I work in a grocery store and have to smell fried chicken come by me constantly.)

My last required appt before I meet again with my surgeon is Sept 24th and that's my psych evaluation. So if all goes well hopefully I can submit right after that and see what Anthem Blue Cross has to say. Not sure if I have to do a 6 month dietary program...I sure as hell hope not!

I'm in the same boat as you Tamisa73! This week I have my Biometric testing, meet with my nutritionist, and have to attend a 'seminar" then more appointments all September long!!

I was wondering what your BMI or weight is to NOT have to go on a massive pre-operative diet.

I'm 5"11 270 w/ BMI of 38.

Keep us posted on your journey!!

I can't find much about anyone's dealing with this insurance company in reference to GBS and I am just trying to prepare myself for their response.

5'11

270 pounds

Diagnosed as morbidly obese (rough to swallow)

BMI - 39

Comorbidities: Chronic hypertension, left knee failing

BCBS have covered my first surgeon appointment (good sign right)

Most of my required testing will be done in the next few weeks.

Any advice?

Melissa

That's awesome you got your approval so quickly! Any advice for me? I go in for my most of my pre-surgery tests this week and have BCBS CA. I hope I have your luck!!