Now the real wait begins! My PA emailed me to let me know that she has submitted my paperwork to the insurance and they tell her to wait at least 15 business days to hear back from them.

I have Anthem BCBS, so if you have the same insurance...how long is the real wait?

I just checked with my insurance company (Premera Blue Cross) and was told that the request is pending and they have 15 business days to review to provide an answer. They received everything on 2/11 and now I just have to wait. I'm so anxious. I am hoping it won't take the 15 days....

I called my insurance comp. everyday and after 8 days I was approved! Some days I called twice because each person gives you different information!!! Good luck!!! Now if they could send my approval letter in the SNAIL MAIL I could have MY DATE finalized!!!

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oh no I wish!

I have to do a 14 day liquids...I start two days before PreOp but surgery isn't until April 3rd.

do u get to have the small meal at night? because I did and it really wasn't that bad.. I mean it wasn't great but at least you got to eat dinner

Unfortunately no it's strictly liquids! Yuck! Lol

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I wonder how long it will take in Texas I have Medicare and QMB Medicaid as my secondary ins. My height is 5'8 503 pds.. (started at 525) my bmi is 79.4. I have lymphodema in my legs, sleep apnea ,cellulitis in my legs. with extreme back and knee pain. I have passed all of my test and on the very last one I tested positive for h pylori. I have been on antibiotics now for a week, so tomorrow is my final check up and I am scared that the h pylori thing will keep me from getting approved.

at least now I know its sitting on ins. Desk.. my dr office said all they have to do is verify my medicare is active.. and they can give me a date.. hopefully I can still get it done by March 28th. I am ready to do this I have a wife and 7 kids .. I cant live like ghis any longer... it has been a 7 month journey... if I dont do something.. I am scared I will loose my family and my sanity.. because my wife broke down and said she is tired of pulling all the weight due to my weight and constantly being a grouch because i am so miserable.

at least now I know its sitting on ins. Desk.. my dr office said all they have to do is verify my medicare is active.. and they can give me a date.. hopefully I can still get it done by March 28th. I am ready to do this I have a wife and 7 kids .. I cant live like ghis any longer... it has been a 7 month journey... if I dont do something.. I am scared I will loose my family and my sanity.. because my wife broke down and said she is tired of pulling all the weight due to my weight and constantly being a grouch because i am so miserable.

Thoughts and prayers with you! This may be the beginning of a brand new and fabulous life for you and your family.

2 weeks is about the normal with all of them. I think they all say 15 days as a rule of thumb. Its well worth the wait! Congrats !