I got approved through BCBS of North Dakota on first appeal! They sent it out to an external reviewer, and they said yes!!:scared0: I am soooo stoked! So, everyone who is denied the first time... fight back! It is possible.

Congrats! You must be so ecstatic.

YAY! COngrats that is so awesome for you.

Thanks everyone! I am so excited I just don't know what to do with myself... I couldn't eat dinner (note to self: do not check email prior to dinner), I can't sleep either... Wow

Kelkie,

First of all congratulations on getting approved! :001_unsure: Can you share with us other BC/BSer's what was in your appeal letter? I have a feeling we'll be appealing once the packet is sent into the ins co.

If you want to email me with the info that would be fine! Thanks!

I would be happy to share...afterall, I wrote my own letter, but used references from a couple of letters that I found on here, and over at OH. PM me your email info, and I will help you out as much as I can.

Why were you denied the first time ?

I was denied the first time because my insurance company considers the surgery "investigational".

investigational that is the one bcbs loves to use, i have a feeling that by jan 2011 they will be approving the sleeve-hope i am right...congrats what great news to overturn the denial

I would love to get a copy of your appeals letter too. BCBS needs to get with the program!

Thanks so much!

Lisa

dentonpl@aol.com