My doctor is sending the letter to insurance today for approval. I have Excellus BCBS. Is it true it takes almost 6 weeks to get a reply? How long did it take everyone to hear from the insurance company?

Thanks!

Oh, ok. I guess that makes sense. My insurance company only requires 3 months of supervised weight loss, but that concerns me becuase my doctor and I have tried everything already. I met with a nutritionist for months last year, i've worked with a trainer, I even tried the weight loss drug but I couldn't stay on it because it raised my blood pressure too high. If i could lose the weight on diet and exercise alone, i wouldn't be seeking the lap band. I stay in the gym and on the last visit i lost only 3lbs in a month. My doctor thinks it could have been more but i was severly swollen with water on my feet and ankles. i'll keep at it, i just hope it doesn't stop my approval.

That's awesome. You don't hear of those stories often. Good for you. So are you waiting for your surgery or did you have it already?

I started a program in January, lost my required weight but really did not like the local bariatric program. Something just did not feel right to me. So I followed my instinct and found a program about an hour away that was a much better fit for me. Unfortunately, I had to lose an additional 10 pounds, but it was worth it. I am happy with the program and am awaiting approval.

Mine was like 2-3 weeks. I actually got a call from my "case worker" to talk to me about the surgery. So I got the call before I got the letter. I think my doctor's office submitted the insurance request immediatly following the first consult. My surgery had to be postpone and I had to get the surgery reapproved. That happened in like one day; and they sent me a new letter.

I have Cigna, I got my approval in 3 days and was really surprised, I think they tell you this to make you be patient :wub:

I have Aetna and was told it could take up to 30 days but was approved in 6!

Hey there. You responded to my insurance approval thread and I wanted to let you know I got my approval today! It took less than one week. I have my surgery on August 17.

I notice that you are getting your surgery in two days! I am really excited for you. How are you feeling? Excited? Nervous at all? I will be thinking of you and since you are two weeks ahead of me I will be interested in your progress and advice.

Take care.

dar36, I'm happy for you Congratulations:thumbup:

Hey there. You responded to my insurance approval thread and I wanted to let you know I got my approval today! It took less than one week. I have my surgery on August 17.

I notice that you are getting your surgery in two days! I am really excited for you. How are you feeling? Excited? Nervous at all? I will be thinking of you and since you are two weeks ahead of me I will be interested in your progress and advice.

Take care.

Congrats!!! we are the same day!

I started thinking about this last year at this time. I started the process in January and the date is finally set! I am so excited.

I would like to to keep in contact with you if you are interested. I am sure we both will probably need some support and encouragement along the way.

Have you started your pre op diet yet? I am starting mine tomorrow morning. Didn't even get time for the "last supper" as everyone in our support group calls it. It really hit me today that I am officially ready. I got the phone call from my insurance company for approval and hours went by before I even thought about eating anything or running for the last taste of pizza or pasta. I am thinking about everything that I am gaining and not looking back. I can't even explain the feeling inside of me. I know I am rambling and rambling but I feel like this is the place we can come where we understand each other and no one negatively passes judgement. Thanks for listening. I look forward to hearing from you and hearing about your progress. Good health to you!

I started thinking about this last year at this time. I started the process in January and the date is finally set! I am so excited.

I would like to to keep in contact with you if you are interested. I am sure we both will probably need some support and encouragement along the way.

Have you started your pre op diet yet? I am starting mine tomorrow morning. Didn't even get time for the "last supper" as everyone in our support group calls it. It really hit me today that I am officially ready. I got the phone call from my insurance company for approval and hours went by before I even thought about eating anything or running for the last taste of pizza or pasta. I am thinking about everything that I am gaining and not looking back. I can't even explain the feeling inside of me. I know I am rambling and rambling but I feel like this is the place we can come where we understand each other and no one negatively passes judgement. Thanks for listening. I look forward to hearing from you and hearing about your progress. Good health to you!

Dar, My name is Jennifer and feel free to friend me, as we have the same day. My surgeon just requires low carb. Ive been doing two isopure dutch choc. shakes and eating a piece of chicken and a veggie for dinner in one week i lost 6.3. Im not gonna do all liquid as i am not required too. Yayyyyyy less than two weeks for us!!!

keep in touch!

Jennifer