Hello everyone this is my first post. I found out Friday I was approved by my insurance(anthem bc/bs) for surgery:thumbup:. I am scheduled to get my LAP-BAND® on 7-27-10. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. I have been reading alot of forums on here and it has really helped me understand the pros of listening to your surgeons advice and the cons of going against them. I am really excited,scared,anxious,happy, and worried,all at once. I have been researching LAP-BAND® for around 4 years now and I am finally going to get it!! I look forward to having this site to help me through my journey.

Hmo or ppo bcbs?

Congrats, congrats, congrats!!! How long was the approval process? I have BCBS TX and my paperwork was submitted yesterday via fax. I called today to confirm that they received it and they told me that my doctors office needs to obtain pre-certification before they receive my paperwork. Was this true for you as well?

Anthem approved me in a week. They are good insurance. Congrats to you!! Best wishes - this is the best choice I ever made.

Anthem approved me in a week. They are good insurance. Congrats to you!! Best wishes - this is the best choice I ever made.

Are you hmo or ppo?

Are you hmo or ppo?

I have a PPO

I have a PPO

I have hmo and bs said its covered but i have to pay 20% . I think thats not bad ryt?

I have hmo and bs said its covered but i have to pay 20% . I think thats not bad ryt?

I think that's pretty good. I only had to pay I think 10-20% but no more than 1000 and they ended up covering the whole thing.

I have bc/bs ppo

Yes, that was true as well with my insurance. I was approved a few days after the paperwork was all send in to insurance.

so how did the band go? share plz!

Yes, that was true as well with my insurance. I was approved a few days after the paperwork was all send in to insurance.

At what part of the process does the doctor submit the paperwork? I have BCBS also.

ksmomma, Congratulations on you approval

I have BCBS thru the UT System in texas. I had a 6 month pre op, 5 year medical history requirement, and got approved within 2 weeks of the submission. :blushing:

I was rushing for approval and actually was able to send it in a month early (even though I had 6 nutrition visits but doc wanted 7). MY BCBS benefit for bariatric changes on Sep 01, 2010 to a $5000 deductible!!! As it stands now, i'm responsible for 20% maxed out at $1750. only a $250 (already met) deductible. I am VERYYYYYY fortunate i got approved and schedule before then!

sugery is aug 13!

I have BCBS thru the UT System in texas. I had a 6 month pre op, 5 year medical history requirement, and got approved within 2 weeks of the submission.

I was rushing for approval and actually was able to send it in a month early (even though I had 6 nutrition visits but doc wanted 7). MY BCBS benefit for bariatric changes on Sep 01, 2010 to a $5000 deductible!!! As it stands now, i'm responsible for 20% maxed out at $1750. only a $250 (already met) deductible. I am VERYYYYYY fortunate i got approved and schedule before then!

sugery is aug 13!

Hey Angera,I am scheduled to be banded on August 16th. What day is your surgery? Dr. Scott is doing the single incision. Who is Doctor?

My surgery is August 13. My doctor is Dr. Carcamo. I'm so excited!!! Have you started your liquids yet? Today is my 6th day of them. It's not so bad