I just heard from the insurance coordinator that she just submitted everything to the insurance company. Now the waiting game begins. She said it can take from a few days to a few weeks. And they schedule 4 weeks out. So... If I am lucky enough to be approved the first time around I am looking at surgery some time in June. Hopefully anyway!

My approval took about a month' date=' I have Aetna.[/quote']

Sorry, I forgot to say congrats on your approval!!

Did you hear anything? Said an extra prayer for you and have you in my thoughts - hope you get good news soon!

Hey Suz, my appeal GOT APPROVED TODAY!!! Next step is to get a date!!! Thanks for all the encouragement!

awifeinmichigan.....your post made me smile, I also have BCBS my Dr stated they are the best insurance company he has worked with. I will have everything completed but my stress test (due to Im over 50) which Im doing next week and Im scheduled for my Nut class 06/17 so he said once he gets the results from my stress test he will go ahead and submit.....I hope mine gets approved as quicky as yours

GREAT NEWS!

Hey Suz, my appeal GOT APPROVED TODAY!!! Next step is to get a date!!! Thanks for all the encouragement!

YAY!!!!!!!!

awifeinmichigan.....your post made me smile' date=' I also have BCBS my Dr stated they are the best insurance company he has worked with. I will have everything completed but my stress test (due to Im over 50) which Im doing next week and Im scheduled for my Nut class 06/17 so he said once he gets the results from my stress test he will go ahead and submit.....I hope mine gets approved as quicky as yours[/quote']

I am trusting that it will! Keep me updated.

I am in the same boat I have been waiting since April 26th, I did call and they have received everything and they are looking it over they said last week and it could take up to a month... Looks like they are going to take the full month! I hope that is a good sign... Congrats on your approval!!

Hey Suz' date=' my appeal GOT APPROVED TODAY!!! Next step is to get a date!!! Thanks for all the encouragement![/quote']

That's absolutely fantastic news!!! I am so happy for you

Ok ladies and gents. Got a question for any and all to answer. Please.

I am going to a dr in indiana. I have UMR insurance. Will I have to complete the six months of dr monitored weight loss BEFORE they submit to insurance or just after all the other stuff? The only thing I think I need is the six months (now down to three). My psych eval is done. I am worried if they submit before the 6 months I will get denied. I am worried if it is after the 6 months, I will have something else to do that I could be doing now. Any thoughts?