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It all depends on your policy. I have BC/BS of Michigan and did not even require approval. They called in for the approval and based on my employers policy, there was no pre-auth even needed

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Goalheathymom is your surgeon dr morales? Im having mine surgery done at ssm also...

Yes he is. What do you think so far? I go back tomorrow for my last appt before approval, I think!!

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I have bcbs of alabama. I am supposed to habe surgery on the 23rd but it is on hold due to they needed more information.

Bummer, I hope you find out something soon.

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I have bcbsil, they approved my surgery on the first try, i got a response about 10 calendar days later. They only required me to do a 3 month supervised diet and 2 yrs of medical history

I believe they have waved the supervised diet, at least for my company anyway. I would really like a June band date, but I will be happy with whatever. Thanks for the reply.

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I have BCBS il and got my approval in 5 days. I called just to check on the approval and they told me over the phone that it was approved. I was shocked it was already done. I immediately called my Dr. and they got the ball rolling for my surgery date. We had already discussed it possibly being June 4 but that approval confirmed it. I didn't get the actual approval letter in the mail until a week later. I can't wait!!!

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Hello! I have BCBS of IL and was wondering this as well. I have my 3 appointments in 1, where they then send info out for approval on May 22nd so hoping it won't be too long of a wait! I'm in Bourbonnais, but going to Champaign- Illinois Bariatric Center...where is everyone else?

I am having my surgery at the same place with the same surgeon. THe nurse told me 2-4 weeks to hear from the insurance company. It is nice to find someone that is doing this at the same place

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You totally just made my day!! I sure hope mine is that fast and I get approved!! Was it long after your approval before you could schedule the procedure? How are things going now? Thanks for the reply!

DId they send you a letter or call you?

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Has anyone with BCBS of IL ever been denied? I am waiting on my approval I'm just alittle paranoid and nervous.]

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Has anyone with BCBS of IL ever been denied? I am waiting on my approval I'm just alittle paranoid and nervous.]

I was denied once about two years ago because my doctor's notes werent specific enough. I started the process over again in September and I had to do 6 month pre-op diet. the day before my last appointment I found out they did away with the pre-op diet altogether.

Everything was submitted, I called every other day and got my approval over the phone 6 days later. Easy peesy! I was banded April 24.

Good luck!

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Has anyone with BCBS of IL ever been denied? I am waiting on my approval I'm just alittle paranoid and nervous.]

How long have you been waiting? It will be 2 weeks tomorrow since my 3 in 1 appointment, they told me 2-3 weeks for Psych Eval signed off then information to be submitted to insurance...I'm dying over here!! lol

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Thank you JessRess. Maria the waiting is driving me crazy too. I just had my last appointment last week and the nurse said 2-4 weeks before I will here from the insurance. I think I will call BCBS next week to see how things are going.

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I have federal BCBS my doctor just submitted my information for aprroval for the lap band. Anyone have federal BCBS and live in GA? I'm so excited going on a cruise in October and would love to get banned soon so I can be recovered. Just want to know what kind of timeframe I'm looking at doctor office said about 30 days

I have Fed BCBS of Tx n was informed by them that ur would take about a week to get approval.

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I got great news today from BCBS of Illinois, that they said yes to the lap band, so next week I see my surgeon and then we schedual it to be done. Since my birthday is June 20, this is my gift to myself!!!! Yippie!! :D:P:D

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I got great news today from BCBS of Illinois, that they said yes to the lap band, so next week I see my surgeon and then we schedual it to be done. Since my birthday is June 20, this is my gift to myself!!!! Yippie!! :D:P:D

That is awesome Congratulations. How long have you been waiting? Good Luck on the start of your journey.

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I got my call today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am approved! It took 13 days. Good Luck to everyone! I will be a July Bandster! July 11th :D :D :D :D :D

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