mrsmith901

Went for my second echo/stress test today and everything was normal. I was worried because they showed abnormalities the first time. The cardiologist told me that im cleared for surgery. YAAAY now all I need is sleep study, pshyc, nutritionist. Im excited just wanted to share the good news.

APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED!

eeek Stuff just got real. I Scheduled my surgery date with Dr. Ortiz (A Lighter Me) for Feb. 25th, bought airline tickets and paid my deposit on surgery date. Im super excited but a little nervy.

This girl did.

I just got my approval with Cigna!! Now to wait on the surgeon's office to get a copy of it so I can schedule a date!

So i got my approval today! I am so ecxited! I will have my procedure within 3 weeks if my pre-op testing goes well. I am so glad this part is behind me!

UPDATE: talked to insurance today and my paperwork is complete! Now I just have to wait for a decision!

I just got my insurance approval today so now I am just waiting on the surgeon's office to get the approval and schedule the labs to get a date. They said they could have me in for labs within a week of getting the approval so hopefully I will be sleeved early February!

Thankfully it only took 5 business days! You are right, now I have to wait for the surgeon's office to get a copy of it.

This all makes me nervous! I am waiting on approval from Cigna right now. They told me they have 30 days to let me know. So nerve wrecking!

I am waiting on approval right now so I am hoping February!

I am waiting on approval right now so I am hoping February!

Congrats!!!

Congrats!! I am still waiting for my surgeon's office to submit my paperwork. Hopefully I can join you in February!

My first attempt at approval was a long, disappointing headache. We submitted to BCBS and they denied it saying I didn't have a co morbid when their criteria clearly stated BMI of 40 and greater or 35 and a co morbid. At the time mine was around 50. We appealed and proved our case but they then admitted I was a candidate but denied it due to administrative error. There were no errors. The next option was a state fair hearing which we pursued to get the run around. By this time it was open enrollment so I switched to WellCare. During all of this I finished the 6 month diet because BCBS only required 3. My insurance started the 1st of January. My doctors office submitted my packet on the 5th. Yesterday! This morning we got the approval. I am beside myself right now. I go in Thursday to get a date!

Went to my 5th supervised appointment today. I was told to maintain my weight for my last appointment on 1/29/15. Then they will turn in all my stuff to the insurance cuz I've had all my blood work and other things done so they are In the system already. Then after approval I come in for a preop class and then meet the surgeon for the date. Cross ur fingers for me.

After weeks and weeks of waiting I was finally approved this morning for my surgery!!!! Literally have tears in my eyes I'm so excited! I'm so ready for this life style change! January 13th is the beginning of my life.

Your 3 month has to be physician supervised. I am doing weight watchers but I weigh in with my Doctor once a month for the "supervision" part. I hope to submit to Cigna at the start of the year!

I hope to have mine done in February! I had my psych appointment Friday, this Thursday is my Nutritionist appointment, and then my last weigh in is December 29th for the 3 month diet. I am getting nervous! I just hope everything clears ok with insurance.