Has anyone gone through approval with BCBS of RI? I am trying to figure out how long it will take them to approve me for surgery. I just finished my 3 month supervised diet in which I lost a little and gained back the same amount (the story of my life that one), I am finishing up my 4th month right now while waiting on my consult with the surgeon. I am hoping to be banded sometime in mid to late September but it's all based off of how long it takes for the approval process. Any info on personal experience would really help!

I just got approved!!! I'm so excited that my co-workers think I've gone off the deep end!! Called the surgeon, and I'll get banded 9/15!

Congratulations!!

I just got approved!!! I'm so excited that my co-workers think I've gone off the deep end!! Called the surgeon, and I'll get banded 9/15!

Congratulations!!!

I'm still waiting.. Think I ran into a little snag but hopefully I'll have some news today or tomorrow.

Congratulations!!!

I'm still waiting.. Think I ran into a little snag but hopefully I'll have some news today or tomorrow.

a little more than 4 Months later, completed my supervised physician weight loss requirement, paperwork and appeal letter sent. I GET BANDED JANUARY 17TH !!! excited, nervous and grateful all rolled up into 1 big ball of emotion!

Thanks everyone for your support.

a little more than 4 Months later, completed my supervised physician weight loss requirement, paperwork and appeal letter sent. I GET BANDED JANUARY 17TH !!! excited, nervous and grateful all rolled up into 1 big ball of emotion!

Thanks everyone for your support.

Congrats sweetie!!! It has been a long time coming.

Hopefully my approval will be here soon

Congrats sweetie!!! It has been a long time coming.

Thanks Coalminerswife23, it has been. I hope your approval comes through soon as well..

Thanks Coalminerswife23, it has been. I hope your approval comes through soon as well..

Thanks Boo!

congrats !! i have bcbs of wash state, they approved me within 3 weeks after my paperwork was sent in. i was banded dec 13th, 2011, so far this has been a breeze from start to finish. ive lost 12 lbs, down 1 pant size and feel great ! my 1st post op appt is jan 9th, hopefully ill get a fill because my appetite has returned to normal somewhat. the only pain i had was the first 10 days i felt like i had a really bad pulled muscle around the port area. i quit taking the disgusting tasting liquid pain meds after 2 days and switched to liquid tylenol. dont forget to have on your shopping list, liquid tylenol, and lifesavers for after surgery. (i had horrible cottonmouth, it took all day to get rid of it, even after a ton of ice chips and liquids ) best of luck to you, keep us up to date !