Surgeon's office just called.......and I'm APPROVED! Took less than 24 hours!! They said that it almost ALWAYS takes the full two weeks to get the approvals! SO, they said that if we want we can try to do the surgery THIS MONDAY 2/28 instead of waiting until 3/28! So glad I started the pre-op diet in the off chance something like this happened!!

This just shows that the power of prayer works! I prayed yesterday before they sent the submission and again last night that the nurse would review it quickly b/c she has been out on vacation. I'm SO EXCITED!! Now to just try to get caught up on work and housework in time to actually have surgery on Monday! Yikes!

Wow, that was fast. How very exciting.

Congrats!!!

Very excited for you!

Congrats! How exciting. I am having my surgery this afternoon. God Bless your surgeons hand's and wishing you a speedy recovery.

WOW!!! Congrats!! So excited for you!!!

Which BCBS do you have? I have BCBS-Fed

How exciting! Congrats and best wishes!!!

YAY!!! Gotta love that!!

WOW!!! Congrats!! So excited for you!!!

Which BCBS do you have? I have BCBS-Fed

I also have Fed BCBS, and initially was approved for a RNY but have had issues with gastric polyps in the past and the surgeon wanted to do a scope and just look to see. Well they found a WHOLE bunch of polyps this time so they fell the better choice for me would be the SG. Now they have to start the approval process over again. Was it a problem for you to get the approval for the SG from Fed BCBS?

I submit paperwork for approval on 4/11....I'll keep you posted

Hey guys- sorry I didn't see the question earlier about which one I have. It's very confusing b/c I live in AR, but the company I work for is based out of FL. My insurance cards don't say a state, just BCBS. however there is a web address on the back for BCBS/FL. Then when I got my pre-approval it came from an office in another state. So short answer is....I have no idea what kind I have. ignorance is bliss?

Good luck on getting quick approvals!!!!!

Surgeon's office just called.......and I'm APPROVED! Took less than 24 hours!! They said that it almost ALWAYS takes the full two weeks to get the approvals! SO, they said that if we want we can try to do the surgery THIS MONDAY 2/28 instead of waiting until 3/28! So glad I started the pre-op diet in the off chance something like this happened!!

This just shows that the power of prayer works! I prayed yesterday before they sent the submission and again last night that the nurse would review it quickly b/c she has been out on vacation. I'm SO EXCITED!! Now to just try to get caught up on work and housework in time to actually have surgery on Monday! Yikes!

Awesome! Congrats!

Shoot my BCBS took the full three weeks. It was submitted on Feb 23rd too!!!!

Sure wish mine had come back in 24 hrs I more than likely would be POST OP instead of still pre -op. Oh well I do have a surgery date. So it is all good.

So how did your surgery go???

I also have Fed BCBS, and initially was approved for a RNY but have had issues with gastric polyps in the past and the surgeon wanted to do a scope and just look to see. Well they found a WHOLE bunch of polyps this time so they fell the better choice for me would be the SG. Now they have to start the approval process over again. Was it a problem for you to get the approval for the SG from Fed BCBS?

I have BCBS Fed and had my surgery last Aug. I was initially approved for the lapband,( by another surgeon, a real a**hole) but decided at the last moment not to get it once I heard about the sleeve (from another surgeon.) I thought at first.... oh since I was already approved for one procedure it should not take long to approve me for another one. That's not quite how it worked out, but I was eventually approved for the sleeve.

Good luck, becuz you will LOVE YOUR SLEEVE!!!!!

Does anyone have have empire bc bs i keep saying uhc but its the hospital portion darn it are they easy...........I have everything letters from all clearing me cardiologist psych pulmonary,pcp referral and gym memberships and weight watchers letters and jillian michaels and i have 39 bmi hypertension sever arthritis legs and back and borderline diabetic!

I cant stand the waiting game i thought it went today they had to wait for all the dr's to be transcribed! Now Wed it will for to the insurance! PLeaseeeeeeeeeee bc I need this!

Approved cant wait they are mailing letter!!

I want to thank you all for your prayers and well wishes ty so much!