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After hearing for years that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas was nearly impossible to get approved through from various people, I got approved in 5 days. They were very helpful, to the point of a representive calling me back when she saw the approval had gone through, they also recently changed our plan where 6 months of supervised weight loss was no longer needed. I got approved with one NUT visit, and Psych eval. I was shocked by helpful, and painless this process was. I never in a million years thought it would be this simple to deal with them. My surgery is now scheduled for 12/17, and I am so ready to start my life as a much smaller and healthier person! The quick approval has taken so much stress off of me, and now I'm just ready to get this surgery done.

Congrats! Who was your insurance company?

Thanks to ALL for your advice and responses so far on this topic. I finally had my appointment last weekend and everything was clarified! WLS is excluded in my policy only as a whole. However, my insurance does cover "Hernia Repair" which is key! It was please with my weight-loss so far during my pre-op journey that for the safety of myself he wants me to loose 30 more lbs before moving forward with surgery. Once this is accomplish; not only will the Hernia Repair be done, he will also go in and perform then worthy loss surgery as well. The Hernia Repair will be covered under my insurance and depending on what fees the Hospital Draws up for me will determine how much I will have to come out of pocket for the weight-loss portion of it all. I thought that this was a great option. I was discouraged at first but since he is a Board of Excellence Doctor, I know he would only recommend the best! Now only does this gives me a chance to loose more weight, but also a chance to save me more to go towards the fees that's will be associated.
Thanks again everyone!

Thanks to ALL for your advice and responses so far on this topic. I finally had my appointment last weekend and everything was clarified! WLS is excluded in my policy only as a whole. However, my insurance does cover "Hernia Repair" which is key! It was please with my weight-loss so far during my pre-op journey that for the safety of myself he wants me to loose 30 more lbs before moving forward with surgery. Once this is accomplish; not only will the Hernia Repair be done, he will also go in and perform then worthy loss surgery as well. The Hernia Repair will be covered under my insurance and depending on what fees the Hospital Draws up for me will determine how much I will have to come out of pocket for the weight-loss portion of it all. I thought that this was a great option. I was discouraged at first but since he is a Board of Excellence Doctor, I know he would only recommend the best! Now only does this gives me a chance to loose more weight, but also a chance to save me more to go towards the fees that's will be associated.
Thanks again everyone!

I'm hoping that I have a surgery date no later than April. I've knocked out just about all of me pre-op appointments. The only thing left I have is the sleep Study & The Psych evaluation . . . . If needed. I wish everyone the best. Patience is key and now news is good news!