My paper work was sent in today. I am so hoping to hear something back from them soon! getting excited now!!!! did everyone who has bcbs of illinois have good luck w/ them?

How.long does it take to say no? Is say its a good sign :-) Please keep us updated! All my paperwork has been at my surgeons office since Friday, waiting to be reviewed tomorrow. This waiting is making me crazy!

My dr has turned mine papers in to bc/bs of Illinois over a week ago. I called Friday and they said it would take approx. 30 days. Hummmm..... Not a happy camper.

They turned me down again. I only have one co-morbility. I guess I need to be on my death bed to get them to agree to the surgery.

I just got denied yesterday too for the same thing! I have bc/bs of Illinois too. I was livid.

I guess I'll appeal but I doubt it does any good. LOL maybe my blood pressure will get higher or something

just kidding

I'm sorry girls- that is unbelievable! If your bmi is at a certain number, I thought you didn't need co-morbidities?

What are your bmi 's ? They must be 40+ with no comorbities or 35+ with two, no exceptions with this insurance co. Have you had sleep studies done? Nine times out of ten a heavy person has sleep apnea (per my doc ), that could be your ticket.

My BMI was 36.5 and I have high bp, anxiety, pocs,

Oops pocs, sleep apnea,

I agree with lollicatt. Sleep apnea might be worth looking into. I had no idea I had it until my Bf pointed it out... It turned out to be severe sleep apnea. That, high bp and a bmi well over 40 makes me...a mess...ugh. Anyway, that could be your ticket.

My BMI was 36.5 and I have high bp, anxiety, pocs,

Oops pocs, sleep apnea,

If you are on meds for high bp and a cpap you should qualify, unfortunately they dont consider anxiety or pcos as compenities.

Well I've cried most of the day. I got that out of the way and now I will act. I have already made reservations and scheduled surgery for Mexico. I'll keep you posted. Surgery date....April 2

If anything goes wrong. Which I don't think it will. It will be the INS co. fault.

Good for you for taking it into your own hands Debra! Good luck!