PRAISE GOD! I have BCBS of California and was approved in only four days. :bananajump: I did call and check on it EVERY day (at least once a day), and they were very patient with all my calls & answered any questions I had. My BMI is barely 40 & I have moderate sleep apnea, so I'm sure that helped.

I am SUPER excited!!! My surgeon's office, (Dr. Shahram Salimitari) said they will be calling me on Monday with my surgery date, but tentatively Nov. 17th!!!! It can't come soon enough!!! I am so anxious to start a new life with this tool and once again have energy & confidence and be able to look in the mirror without wanting to cry!

Congrats! I am very happy for you. I have the same insurance and was banded 4-10. They just approved my Tummy Tuck, I am getting that 11-10

Sorry I should say BSBC is approved my panniculectomy. I am paying an additional 1k for the TT

Wow, that's encouraging! Are there necessary guidelines for that being approved? What exactly is the difference between the two? ( TT& panniculectomy)