NewLife1985

Definitely NO REGRETS! Thank you! And I will keep posting as I continue to progress!

I'm so happy! Best decision of my life! I would do this again in a heartbeat! Almost 2 months out on Sunday! Surgery date was March 15, 2016. Started at 236.8 Current 198.2! Progress!

I sent you a PM...

Yes BCBs Federal Basic

I posted all my fees so far on the link below http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/361874-my-approval-story-with-bcbs-federal-tx/ I posted all my fees so far on the link below http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/361874-my-approval-story-with-bcbs-federal-tx/

AWESOME!!!

@MeFirst I started today! I'm hungry or anything I just have a MASSIVE headache! and I feel real nauseous! I think I'm having CARB withdrawals... I wish I could take a nap! LOLI hope it gets better!

March 15th!!!

I had to take the same amount of antibiotics for 2 weeks... It did not delay my surgery

I just got my surgery date!! March 14. . Any news, NewLife? My surgery date is March 15th!!!! Sleeve sistas!!! Lol

Just got my date today! March 15th!!! Starting my pre-op tomorrow!

You're Welcome! Not everyone doesn't get one. It depends on your surgeon. I did mine as an outpatient procedure in the hospital. Some surgeon 's do them in their office. When they did mine they discovered H. pylori... I read some people discovering hernias, ulcers, and life threatening bacteria! So needless to say I think it's a precaution. Good Luck on your Journey, it will go faster than you think!

I find out on Monday! I will let you know! I find out on Monday! I will let you know!

As of yesterday I'm officially APPROVED with BCBS Federal!!! I am soooooo happy! I feel so blessed for this opportunity! Currently waiting for my surgeon's office to schedule a date!!! I just wanted to post all the requirements and stats for anyone going through the insurance process with BCBS Federal. I had a ton of questions and this website was a god send, so here it is... GOOD LUCK! Age: 30 Gender: Female Height: 5.6 Weight: 236 Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield-Federal (Basic) Surgeon: Dr. Lloyd Stegemann (The Better Weigh Center) Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Requirements: 2 year history of being overweight February 2014-204lbs (excluded fell below 35 BMI) * All they need is ONE record for that year* October 2014-214lbs January 2015-215lbs September 2015-220lbs February 2016-236lbs (Current) Co-morbidity High Blood Pressure (Lisinopril with HCTZ) Pre-Diabetic (Metformin) Nutritional Counseling (3 months prior to surgery) *Must be 90 days* 11/18/2015; 12/16/2015; 01/13/2016; 02/18/2016 Evidence of Failed Weight Loss Just a list of diets I’ve tried/failed Psychological Clearance 1hr meeting with Bariatric Counselor No Smoking for 6 months Easy I don’t smoke No treatment of substance abuse 1 year prior to surgery Easy I don’t do drugs! (LOL) 11/04/2015-PCP ($25.00) Diagnosed with High Blood Pressure (I already knew I had it, just needed to get diagnosed) 11/18/2015-The Better Weigh Center ($35.00) 1st consult with Surgeon 11/18/2015-NUT ($50.00) 1st meeting/1st weigh in (227lbs) 12/04/2015-sleep Rite ($100.00)-Sleep Apnea Testing 12/16/2015-NUT ($20.00) 2nd Meeting/2nd weigh in (227lbs) 12/30/2015-Psych Evaluation ($25.00)-Passed 01/13/2016-Pre-registered at hospital for Endoscopy and had Blood Work, Chest X-Ray, EKG at hospital 01/13/2016-NUT ($20.00) weigh in (230lbs) GAINED 01/18/2016-Endoscopy ($100.00 COPAY plus 30% of Drugs, Agents, and Supplies) *Received an additional bill for $156 from Surgeon* *Received an additional bill for $60 from hospital* 01/26/2016-Biopsy revealed H. Pylori (Must take anti-biotic) *Will NOT affect surgery date* 02/18/2016-NUT ($20.00) Last weigh in (236) GAINED *Package COMPLETED* *Insurance received and uploaded forms 02/18/2016 APPROVED!!! 2/25/2016 *UPDATE* 02/29/2016-Surgery scheduled for March 15th! 02/29/2016-Registered at Hospital ($350.00) 2 days minimum at hospital 03/01/2016-Started Pre-Op liquid Diet 03/08/2016-NUT ($20.00) Post Op instructions 03/08/2016-The Better Weigh Center ($40.00) Last appointment with Surgeon *Surgery Copay for Surgeon ($200.00)*

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@@RNYDawn I was APPROVED today!!!! Wooohoo!

Sending a prayer for you!

@@MeFirst I WAS APPROVED TODAY!!!! YAY!!!

I was APPROVED today!!!! YAY!!!!

Awesome!!! Not yet! Insurance has had it since 2/18... so I'm just waiting....

I hope you hear something soon! Keep us updated!

The first time my paperwork was submitted it took the 4 days to upload it into the system! This time it was literally the same day as my appointment... I called today and they said it is "under review" instead of "pending"... But at least they have it... When it took them the 4 days, I was annoyed! So I know how you feel!

Im on the same boat! But my insurance confirmed receiving my paperwork 2/18.... I am calling insurance daily to check the status... I just want to know!!! LOL

I'm looking forward to feeling normal size around my friends, for my husband to be able to pick me up with ease, and to stop feeling embarrassed about myself.