mommabear2311

I've been waiting and waiting. Here's my story. I have BCBS Michigan . When I called them they said that due to my BMI being over 50 I didn't need preauthorization. The only preauthorization I would need was for my hospital stay and that's a matter of my Dr office submitting a form. I relay this info to the office and they acted like it wasn't true. I've called a few Times over the last month and the office tells me that they haven't heard anything from my insurance . I called today and the lady at the Dr office told me That just a few minutes before she had submitted some more documents that my insurance company has requested. The insurance says they haven't requested anything because it isn't needed. I can't help but feel like I'm being dragged along. Seriously considering switching drs. Am I being impatient ? Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App

My frustration between my insurance company and the weight loss center is growing bigger each day. I called my insurance BCBS MICHIGAN , they tell me that if my BMi is over 50 I bypass the 6 months of weight monitoring and that I don't need a prior authorization. The weight loss center looks at me like I'm making it up. Please I just want to have my surgery. Am I over reacting? I just feel like I'm running around the bush doing unnecessary things. Ugggg!!

I also have chronic kidney disease and I have cleared all dr's. I'm just waiting to hear from insurance.

What products are above the sports drinks? ~Sandy~ Oh those are containers. One holds my baby food dishes, measuring spoons stuff like that. The other holds meal prep portioned containers. 20160823_093055.jpg 20160819_001037.jpg Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App Thanks... great idea too! ~Sandy~

What products are above the sports drinks? ~Sandy~

My daughter has used the fit miss products and says they are great. I just wasn't sure if it met the needs for bariatric folks. She says the vanilla chai tastes like cake frosting.... I think I could like that lol ~Sandy~

I really want the first week in October because my husband is off that week. I have my fingers crossed! ~Sandy~

Has anyone used any of the fit miss products? ~Sandy~

Sounds like when it gets moving it goes fast! I'm happy for you!! Those Cookies lol ~Sandy~

OMG! I'm becoming so impatient! I'm waiting for my insurance to approve and my surgery to be scheduled. I know it takes time and I haven't been waiting that long but.... come on and hurry before I eat a cookie or something! Lol ~Sandy~

Well here's an update.... I called my insurance because I found several things on line about coverage and it was all different then what I have been told at the weight loss center even. I have BCBS of Michigan. The representative said that the monitoring period is 6 months unless your BMI is more than 50 then the 6 months of monitoring is waived. Mine is 55.4. This is the one time that being super morbidly obese has been good for me! I really need to start this weight loss journey. I am having a lot of health issues and am looking forward to every minute of becoming healthier! ~Sandy~

Thanks so much everyone! Sept 7 will make my 6 months. I'm looking forward to surgery! ~Sandy~

Hello, Does anyone know if BCBS requires 6 months or 180 days of monitoring before surgery? TIA ~Sandy~

Hey all, I'm Sandy from Indiana! So glad I found this app. I am in my 5th month of my 6 month weight monitoring. I'm getting close and getting excited and nervous . Looking forward to getting to know everyone! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G360AZ using the BariatricPal App