My name is LaQuita and I had my first appt on Feb 22nd. Was so blessed to find out that our ins Co did not require any "hoops". No pshcy eval, no nut, no 6 Months waiting, nothing!!! I was SO excited. We have BCBS of TN BUT through my husbands Co there is a special provision for WLS so that none of this is required. Just a BMI over 40 /35 with Co mobidities. I' fit in the over 40 bmi. And proof of 5 years being "obese". I really don't like that word!

I called yesterday and as of Friday the paperwork had been faxed over to BCBS for pre cert so I am waiting on them now. Aa of yesterday it wasn't showing up 'in the system, so I could not get an update from them.

The surgeon won't see me and set a surgery date until he has surgical clearance from the ins. Co. So I'm waiting..........

I know after reading alot of others posts that this wait time is nothing compared to so many others. I just pray that the rest goes as smoothly.

I've enjoyed reading all the tips / suggestions / and ideas u all have posted and I look forward to joining this 'club.

Oh I forgot, I have had lap and surgery 2 times prior. First in 09, then I got food poisoning one time, started throwing up band prolapsed. Had to have it un-filled, then removed. Had 2 nd one put in in '10 then 8 months later I got the flu, it prolapsed too. It took several months to get it out. This was in Dec 11. I wanted the sleeve to start with in 08 but the insurance Co. Didn't approve them yet. Then in 10 when he took the first one out, he would only revise with a band not a sleeve. At the time I did not realize that other doctors would revise someone else work! You live & learn.

Thankfully the Lord had lead me else where and Lord willing I will be having it within the next 4-6 weeks.

Thanks again everyone for making this such an inviting & comfortable place to come!

Blessings to u all!!

First visit: Feb 22nd

Faxed to Ins co March 2nd

Waiting on pre-cert approval _CURRENT!

Congrats on starting out on the sleeve journey!! Here's praying that it goes quickly for you!!

Congrats and welcome! Glad to have you here! Hopefully this will be the answer for you! It was for me!

Glad everything is so easy - but please consider still getting counseling and such. This is a huge step. You will be glad you did!

Good luck.

welcome