I have the same insurance and that is SO good to hear! I have pretty much the same exact questions that you do but I am glad that I found this!I am at the Insurance pre-approval stage. How long did BCBSIL take to authorize? Not sure where you are located, I'm in Portland, OR.
Waiting on my initial approval so I am not sure if I will be required to lose before surgery or not and I am so anxious. I have Blue cross blue shield of Illinois. Do any of you know anything about their requirements? I am brand new to this site and to support groups in general.
Best of luck with your surgery approval!