Got my denial letter from BCBS today :(

[Kami63 215]

Thank you! and I just read your post and I am praying it all works out for you too!!!

Thanks as always for the support. I am looking forward to seeing your journey. Next up for you: a surgery date!!

[MeghannKay 4]

I have bcbs of Mississippi. I also have a herniated disc in my neck and have sacroiliac joint disfunction - besides all of these I also have a pseudo tumor cerebri- which steals my vision. I lost it for a week two years ago then regained it after an emergency brain surgery. I permanently lost my peripheral vision. The tumor thrives on weight.. After all of this and being referred by all of my specialist drs and having them send bcbs letters, bcbs has THE NERVE to say that in my position the sleeve is merely a cosmetic surgery and they weren't paying for it. Long story short, we paid out of pocket, and we are still fighting the insurance company

Hope you get approved!

[Kami63 215]

Oh my. I am sorry to hear that. I am glad you were still able to get the surgery. Maybe soon they will come to their senses and reimburse you if not for some of it

[Bellanthin 112]

Don't they even look at and read what is submitted??? Good luck!

Apparently not

[mggonzal 54]

I received a denial for them too... I was really depressed, gave up my diet... Then I made the better desicion... Having my surgery in. mexico with dr Aceves... I feel great without 150 lbs in 8 mo.

[NoneYa 380]

Kami63, do you have an update? Will the Dr do both or you at the same time?

[unshackled 8]

I am a band to revision patient. I'm in Chicago , I had band in 2008. I lost fifty pound but had complications. Bcbs said as long as the dr felt I needed it to be removed they will approve it. I had the surgery at one time. No denial and no records needed form the other hospital . I hope it works out well for you.

[Kami63 215]

Kami63, do you have an update? Will the Dr do both or you at the same time?

Yes! That is the plan anyway... I saw him and he actually said it was no problem to plan on it. So i am hoping to wake up from surgery Tuesday sleeved

[Kami63 215]

Oh and I was approved for both by BCBS!!!!

[NoneYa 380]

That's great! I'm so happy for you. Do you just love Dr Nick? I'm coming in behind you on the 16th.

[Kami63 215]

That's great! Did your surgery date move up to the 26th?!

Yes I love Dr Nick. He has been wonderful

[avanma01 0]

Thanks bscott92863 all went well today with psych! There are two parts the interview with te Dr. And the test that was 370 questions (whew!) Dr. Told me that I passed the interview portion and he will have the results of the test on Monday. Hope I passed he test

just wondering a question I'm indecisive of the sleeve and the r an y... if so many people are getting the ban removed ... in the sleeve is new why not just do the r and y... what happens if the sleeve doesn't work like the ban... since the r and y has been out longer??? I'm thinking the sleeve is the way to go for me but just nervous..

[NoneYa 380]

That's great! Did your surgery date move up to the 26th?!

Yes I love Dr Nick. He has been wonderful

No, it's the 16th. I didn't realize I typed the 26th. I edited it, don't want to jinx myself lol.

[Kami63 215]

just wondering a question I'm indecisive of the sleeve and the r an y... if so many people are getting the ban removed ... in the sleeve is new why not just do the r and y... what happens if the sleeve doesn't work like the ban... since the r and y has been out longer??? I'm thinking the sleeve is the way to go for me but just nervous..

It is simple for me. I don't want severe mal nutrition. I already have issues absorbing Vitamins.... Also it kinda freaks me out to have intestines rerouted. Lol

[avanma01 0]

It is simple for me. I don't want severe mal nutrition. I already have issues absorbing Vitamins.... Also it kinda freaks me out to have intestines rerouted. Lol

You have had it done already?