Hello everyone, I've been lurking here for months. I am getting sleeved this Tuesday by Dr. David Wernsing at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philly.

I made my first appointment in February, and it took me that time to complete all my pre op tasks and pre op diet for insurance. Insurance approved it right away. I have Independence Blue Cross. I also have obstructive sleep apnea.

I am 5'7 and almost 300 pounds, my goal is to lose 100 pounds and I hope I can attain this goal.

I wish you the best of luck. I'm sure it will all come out fine. This is the web site for support. Just ask and there are many that will help you any way they can.

Hi there..how are you doing now that you have had your surgery? I hope well!! I have Independence BCBS, and just wondering how long before you heard back once you submitted for approval? I only have my nutrition appt, then will submit. I am hoping to have it asap!

Hi there..how are you doing now that you have had your surgery? I hope well!! I have Independence BCBS' date=' and just wondering how long before you heard back once you submitted for approval? I only have my nutrition appt, then will submit. I am hoping to have it asap![/quote']

Hello there its been some months since ths post but how did it go with the ins.co for you?

Hi there..how are you doing now that you have had your surgery? I hope well!! I have Independence BCBS' date=' and just wondering how long before you heard back once you submitted for approval? I only have my nutrition appt, then will submit. I am hoping to have it asap![/quote']

Hello there its been some months since ths post but how did it go with the ins.co for you?

It went great with the Insurance co! Once my doctor's office finally submitted the info (by phone actually!) they gave the authorization right off the bat. I am 5 1/2 months out and am down 53lbs. The weight loss is slower than some, but I am VERY happy with my progress. Good luck!