Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.

BariatricPal

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.
  • Appearance

Join BariatricPal free

  • Ask your own questions
  • Reply and follow topics
  • Message other members
  • No cost, no spam

Blue Cross Blue Shield?

Can anybody that has BCBS tell me how long it took to get an approval???

  • Replies 11
  • Views 1.1k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Featured Replies

I have bcbs Athem, took about a month,

There is a group of us who had the surgery in March and we were all BCBS, I have Anthem. We were all approved in one week or less.

Can anybody that has BCBS tell me how long it took to get an approval???

I had to do a required 6 month nutritionst program then i missed appointment die to holiday so i had to do one more month then approval took about 2 days. My bmi was 42 and i have several co morbidities sleep apnea high blood pressure osteoarthritis spondiliosus stenosis(back) depression i am on pain killers hust to get around everyday..... Looking forward to some changes and hoping to avoid back surgery. Good luck.. I am very happy i chose vgs

Sent from my iPhone using VST

  • Author

Wow, thanks guys!!! I hope mine only takes 2 days!!! I'm hoping for a June surgery date!!!

mine took like 2 to 3 days mine was from NJ

mine took like 2 to 3 days mine was from NJ

Mine is nj too hope it's that quick

One week beginning to end.

BCBS of IL and had it the same day. Very fast and painless.

  • Author

Mine is BCBS of Michigan! I hope it's quick for all of us, and those of you that have a date or have already had the surgery, Congrats!!!!

I just wish they would approve it already! Tomorrow will be a week!!!! Still waiting

Join the conversation

You can post as a guest; create a free account to track replies, follow topics, and be part of the largest weight loss surgery community.

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.