Ok, I called BCBS IL and was told that the papers were received yesterday, 6-20-12, for review and approval! I am freaking out! I am sooooo tired of this overweight ride that I can jump off and puke! First I was waiting to finish the testings and waiting for results. Next came the waiting for the doctor to review the folder and submit to the insurance company. Now, I'm biting my nails waiting for approval. OMG! I nervous and I'm scared and I'm excited all at the same time. Should I call back tomorrow and see if it's approve? The CSR told me that they will mail me a approved or denied letter, I can't wait for snail mail! Ok, I'm going to wait until next Tuesday, 6-26-12. #omgnervous.com

Ok, I called BCBS IL and was told that the papers were received yesterday, 6-20-12, for review and approval! I am freaking out! I am sooooo tired of this overweight ride that I can jump off and puke! First I was waiting to finish the testings and waiting for results. Next came the waiting for the doctor to review the folder and submit to the insurance company. Now, I'm biting my nails waiting for approval. OMG! I nervous and I'm scared and I'm excited all at the same time. Should I call back tomorrow and see if it's approve? The CSR told me that they will mail me a approved or denied letter, I can't wait for snail mail! Ok, I'm going to wait until next Tuesday, 6-26-12. #omgnervous.com

I know the feeling! Fortunately I found out that it was actually sent to insurance the day before I left the country for a week or I would have called daily!! I came home to the good news. I have Anthem BC in Ca and it took them 7 days to approve but 11 to let my docs know. So I'd call maybe in a few days!

I have BCBS Anthem... It took them a week to approve. I would give them at least a week. I was that person that called every other day and only became more discouraged every time they said no.

I also have BCBS of Illinois. I did not talk to the insurance company as it was all done through my surgeon's office. The paperwork was submitted on 1/27/12 and the patient advocate, from my surgeon's office, called me on 1/31/12 to say that BCBS of IL would only consider approval if I went on a 6 month medically supervised diet before the surgery. I cried but of course, agreed. I then got a call the next day, from the PA saying that BCBS of IL called them and said as of 2/1/12 the medically restricted diet was no longer a required part of the process. Whew. Great. They said the paperwork would be looked over and we should expect a response within the week. A week goes by and no response so the PA calls and is informed that there was some additional information needed. The information was provided and I had my approval within 3 days. I felt like I was on an emotional roller coaster. I had to wait until 5/23/12 to be banded because of my work schedule and overall have been really pleased with BCBS of IL. Just make sure all of your t's are crossed and your i's are dotted. I wish you well.

Thanks for responses I really hope it's only a week lol. I'm going to hold out and call next Thursday that will be a week exactly.

I have Care First insurance. My doctors office told me that they would find out before i would find out through the mail. So i am hoping that once my paperwork is submitted i will hear something quicker than having to wait for mail

But they also said it usually takes up to a week to find out something! I wish you luck

I called 6 days after submitted. UHC said it was pending. I called every day and was told today it was approved. It pays to keep on it. Otherwise I would have waited for snail mail. My papers were submitted on the 14th. Approved today! Doesn't hurt to call.

I couldn't wait the week so I called again yesterday and I am APPROVED!!!! 1 1/2 days for BCBS IL to give the go ahead!!!!!!! :D :D

I couldn't wait the week so I called again yesterday and I am APPROVED!!!! 1 1/2 days for BCBS IL to give the go ahead!!!!!!! :D :D

Yayayayayaya!!!

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