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Got my approval today!

I got my approval today! My surgery is August 17th.

Please tell me where to purchase and name of plain protein powder you use. I am having sleeve surgery in 5 weeks and, like you, enjoy savory dishes, not just vanilla, chocolate, strawberry shakes. That is my biggest fear - no variety and blandness. I won't do anything with artificial sweetner. I love your recipes and will be trying all of them. Thank you for any help. ????

I hope all goes well for both of you Teesaa and Bedwards32. And for me too. Keep me posted.

My surgeon just submitted to insurance on Friday.

I have BCBS in NC. The process is lengthy. Just make sure you have Letter of Medical Necessity from PCP with documented 4 year weight loss history, along with weight loss programs you have tried and the results. That has been the most cumbersome part of my journey. I never documented anything I did on my own in detail. I had to get my records from different doctors, and have one doctor combine everything on one letter. I still don't know if I am approved or not.

Glad you got your approval!!! Good luck! If I get approved (submitted today) I will have surgery in 5 weeks. I'm so excited!

Awesome! My paperwork went to insurance company 7/10 for approval, I hope I get the same turn around time with an acceptance!

I have BCBS. Besides all the pre-screening appts - abdominal ultrasound, sleep study, upper GI, EKG, chest xray, psychological evaluation, pulmonary, nurtitionist, I also had to have 4 years of weight, and weight loss programs documented and sent in by my PCP. I also had to write a letter stating why I wanted the surgery. I started this process in February. The paperwork was submitted to BCBS today 7/10th. My surgeon schedules 6 weeks out based on approval date.

The psychological visit I had told me that the hardest thing to deal with would be people telling me I was "taking the easy way out". He said that couldn't be further from the truth. I don't tell too many people for that very reason. Unless I deal with someone on a day to day basis, like my immediate family or an extremely close friend, I don't say anything to anyone. It's none of their business. I understand this person who said this to you may be a close friend. Sometimes people say things because they feel threatened in some way. She may be afraid that the dynamics of your friendship might change after your surgery.

Make sure you get your Letter of Medical Necessity from your PCP with all your weight and attempted weight loss program history. The red tape getting medical records, especially during the summer when doctors are taking vacations, has been my primary hold up in the process. Good luck to you!

Awesome! I'm new as well. Surgery (if insurance is approved) will be in 5 weeks. I cannot wait!

I've had all 5 or 6 prescreen appts. Finished almost 2 months ago. I've been waiting forever for Letter of Medical Necessity from PCP. Finally got today. Now having to wait for insurance approval. They surgical center submitted my surgery date along with packet. Surgery date is still 5 weeks from now.

Awesome!

I had to have an appointment with the doctor and he just went over the tests and asked me some questions. He gave me a lot of advice and it was actually one of the better doctor visits I had.

I'm at the final stage of approval as well and can't wait. I am ready to start living again.

I thought my surgeon's office submitted my paperwork to insurance company for final approval last week. I called yesterday to check status. The coordinator hadn't even sent it yet! Failed to mention they needed a letter from me stating why I wanted surgery, and also a letter from my PCP as to why I should have surgery. They NEVER told me those requirements 2 months ago. Geeeeesh.

Thank you jvdcal08! I have BCBS as well! Hopefully that is a good sign. ☺

Thank you so much!

Is this unrealistic? I'm 5'4", 240. Goal weight 140. I'm 52. No health issues.

I have one and they said it would not be a problem. Didn't know I had it until upper GI screening.

Awesome! Congratulations!

I just joined too. I don't feel so alone anymore.

Good luck! So happy for you!

Good luck!! Hopefully I will be soon.