I have had the consult with he doctor, the psych and nutrition appt. I have to get clearance from my PCP, who says I will regret this surgery, and doesn't want to give me the clearance letter. I am hoping to get the letter this week. Then my doctors office will send everything for approval. I have anthem blue cross blue shield. They said it takes about 30 days to be approved. What is everyone else's experience....does it always take 30 days, does it take longer sometimes? What are some reasons that insurance will deny it? I'm so scared I won't get approved for it.....

Thanks!!!

Culver,

I have BCBC IL and I was approved in 9 days. That is even with the Christmas holiday in there. I hope you and everyone else still waiting get quick yes replies from your insurance companies!

Nine days. Nine days? Even with the Christmas holiday? That's it. I officially hate you. LOL Nine days sure beats the five weeks I had to wait.

It's not so bad, looking back on it, from here, now that I have my band and am living my new life. It was a nail biter, at the time, tho.

Culver,

I have BCBC IL and I was approved in 9 days. That is even with the Christmas holiday in there. I hope you and everyone else still waiting get quick yes replies from your insurance companies!

Nine days. Nine days? Even with the Christmas holiday? That's it. I officially hate you. LOL Nine days sure beats the five weeks I had to wait.

It's not so bad, looking back on it, from here, now that I have my band and am living my new life. It was a nail biter, at the time, tho.

It's ok. I accept the hate I was totally prepared for a long wait like yours!! I am incredibly amazed at how fast it went too, trust me haha. I can barely sleep these days because I'm so excited for the future. Congrats on your success so far

My paperwork was submitted on Dec 3 and we had approval by the 12th or 13th. So I guess I'm about the 9 days mark too.

This was post a 3 month supervised diet, and all the other hoops and hurdles to satisfy insurance requirements. I was right on the cusp of a 35 BMI (bare minimum) plus I had 1 confirmed co-morbid condition (a few others suspected, but not officially diagnosed yet). I was nervous that they'd drag their feet till Jan and I'd have to start my high deductible all over.