Baptist Bandster

THERE IS HOPE! Finally after 4 months of test and waiting, I finally received my approval letter today. It started back in June when I originally had my Lap band seminar and doctor's visit. After several test, and waiting 2 long months, I am finally scheduled for surgery on September 29, 2008.:cursing: My pre-op is scheduled for September 23, 2008 and I couldn't be happier. :frown: It is a miracle I am having this surgery, due to the fact that I have a BMI of 35 and only two co-morbidities of reflux, high cholesterol, and few minor other things. Thank you God for this second chance at life. See ya soon with updates!

I have a low BMI of 36, and my doctor is looking for 2 co-morbidities. Does anyone know what some of them are for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC? I have GERD and High cholesterol along with some other minor problems. Are these what he is looking for? Thanks and hope someone can help??????:frown:

I have a low BMI of 36, and my doctor is looking for 2 co-morbidities. Does anyone know what some of them are for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC? I have GERD and High cholesterol along with some other minor problems. Are these what he is looking for? Thanks and hope someone can help??????:thumbup:

That's encouraging, I look forward to getting my results! Good luck on your surgery! God Bless and Prayers!:wink2:

I also have a low bmi of 35. what was your heighth to weight ration?, If you don't mind me asking? I am 5'7 and weigh 233? Have reflux and borderline high cholesteral, and been on Phentermine on and off for the last 2 years by my doctor? Any chance for me? I have Anthem BCBS

Thanks, that makes me feel a little bit better. Hope it works out for me like it did you. Keep me posted about your wl journey, and I'll do the same. Have a Great Day!

Good luck on your's to keep me posted, and thanks for the info! Prayers!

Good luck with the weightloss program. I too have tried diet pills (phentermine) and Health Weigh Weight Loss plus many other diets I yoyo'd on. I'll keep you in my prayers, and let me know how it's going, and I'll do the same. Have a Great Day!

Hi everyone, I have started the process for my band, and have a few questions. I have Anthem BCBS of SC, and was wondering if there approval time is fast or slow? I have had my Nutritionist and Psycologist appt, I've received my referral from my primary physician, and now am waiting for insurance approval. Anybody know. I am very excited to start this journey after many years of diet pills and yo yo dieting. I am a 33 year old married mother of two and look forward to my new life, with the full support of my husband, children, family and my whole church family. Thanks for reading my post and look forward to receiving some answers. Thanks!:thumbup:

I just joined today, so I am really new at all this stuff. I have started my Lap Band Journey, have been through my Nutritionist and Psycologist appointment, received my referrel letter from my family physician, and now am waiting on my approval from the insurance company. I have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in SC, and was wondering if anyone else has this same insurance and if they could tell me if the approval goes fast? I am 33 years old 5'7" and 233 lbs and my BMI is 37 any chance? Look forward to the replies. Thanks and keep me in your prayers, after years of battling obesity and failed attempts at dieting, I am now ready to start my new journey! Thanks and God Bless!

I just joined today, so I am really new at all this stuff. I have started my Lap Band Journey, have been through my Nutritionist and Psycologist appointment, received my referrel letter from my family physician, and now am waiting on my approval from the insurance company. I have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in SC, and was wondering if anyone else has this same insurance and if they could tell me if the approval goes fast? I am 33 years old 5'7" and 233 lbs and my BMI is 37 any chance? Look forward to the replies. Thanks and keep me in your prayers, after years of battling obesity and failed attempts at dieting, I am now ready to start my new journey! Thanks and God Bless!