Hey all...my packet was submitted Friday 12/7 and I was just curious as to how long does it take to get approved? How was your approval/denial process for verizon/verizon wireless covered by anthem blue cross and blue shield.

Hi, I have Anthem through Verizon. I am having my sleeve done on 3/14. My initial consultation was January 23rd. I just got my approval from my insurance yesterday. The strangest thing is that I thought I wouldn't get approved. I have a low bmi (36) and mild sleep apnea, chronic heartburn, and shortness of breath at times. I got my approval before I even finished all of my tests for clearance. I'm kind of in shock now ! I even called my insurance company to make sure I was approved.

Maybe we are lucky and our insurance just ROCKS.. I am 5 days away from surgery. I can't wait!!

Agreed we do have good insurance

@ Brian.. I am in NJ.. Out 3 weeks so far.. Have a follow up this Thursday but still feeling weak and dizzy at times.. I'll let you know if I have any problems from MetLife with the extension.

Maybe we are lucky and our insurance just ROCKS.. I am 5 days away from surgery. I can't wait!!

Is that BCBS?

Requirements vary from plan to plan. You can have a bcbs plan in any state that approves WLS, however if your employer doesn't want it covered they can make exclusions.

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). I actually had surgery 3/6/14. I was approved in less than two weeks first time. I am out on leave now recovering and have lost about 45pds. I am so excited!!!!