2016NewMe

Does anyone know or can tell me when will i be given a date of surgery?

Thanks @@Inner Surfer Girl ???? Thanks @@Daveo all have all type of feelings even if surgery will probably be feb-march 2016

Thanks @@Elode! I feel so nervous excited all this things scared ????

I just had my seminar today i loved hearing all these pros and cons about the whole surgery before and after I'm so excited I am self pay

Your very welcome ????

Hi i had my last and third c-section may 29,2015 and I'm getting sleeved feb 2016 i have my first seminar tomorrow

Brownsville TX ❤️

I am also in US texas i have a seminar tomorrow im excited

I was recently denied due to my insurance policy has WLS excluded so I'm paying out of pocket ... Any tips ????

Does anyone know how quick is it when you pay out of pocket ☺️

Has anyone been approved for surgery with the insurance BCBS TX PPO insurance

Hello so are you saying that it's best to stay at the weight while the process so I can get approved and not denied??? We did a Survey recently with a bunch of insurances & it came back that most still feel it is kinda like 'cosmetic'. Even though it's not. They think that a person can lose weight on their own & shouldn't need medicine to interfere, but yet they want you to turn to medicine to lose weight. Which makes no sense, right? Right. Also, it is ELECTIVE. Meaning, it is NOT medically necessary even though your BMI is over 40 & you have a bunch of comorbidities. You can treat your other issues with medicine, which is a lot cheaper than weight loss. But the insurance companies fail to realize, you might be able to quit half of those medicines, if you lose all the weight.. Which means? In the long run, they won't be paying for more claims. You know how some insurances want you to go through 3 - 6 months of weight loss training with a nutritionist or a weight loss doctor, well say you do what they say & lose 30lbs. But you still get denied. Why? Because you lost weight following the plan, which means, you can lose weight on your own. So why should they cover to pay the $20,000 surgery? Also, a lot of patients fail to realize, your insurance has to have it as a COVERED BENEFIT. Most people just assume that because they have insurance, they should pay. That is not the case. You should know your insurance policy like you know your social security number. You should study what they say & how they word things.. Yes, we had a few patients approved with Cigna/Samba Coverage. What is happening with your case? You can private message me if you want.

My consults are being paid for so far

Andromache what do you mean?

Awe this is nice to hear I swear gives me hope although I did call and my policy does not cover it at all ????

Thanks bean80128 you've given me a little hope my primary doctor that got me into this process also told me this right now so I got my hopes up a little hopefully it's goes well for me

Thanks I will look in to that

What should I do if I already now it's bot covered at all in my PPO insurance?

How long did it take for approval or denied for BCBSTX?? Anyone plz =)

Thanks

Hello anyone that can help me with some info =) so if I'd get denied how does the process work for out of pocket? Please and thank you in advance

Hello Jane did you pay up front or In payment?

Graciesmom04 what do you mean by turning in I'm a little confused sorry

Hello Thanks for answering my question I have called and asked they say they don't cover it at all but I have a family member with the exact same insurance and she had her done a yr ago I'm new to the whole insurance stuff and not really understanding it yet ????

Hello does anyone know if BCBStx PPO even allow it at all ????