I am new here! I didn't know where to begin with this whole process! I called the bariatric center 8/21 and asked them if I could just 'stop by' to get weighed and measured. I figured I needed to know how close I was to meeting the requirements for bc/bs il before I got all excited. They said to come right in! So, I did. I just made the 40 bmi ! They scheduled an appointment for me to meet the surgeon for 9/19. got home, called a recommended pcp and got appointment for the next next 8/22. They weighed and measured ( actually just asked for my height), gave me the ekg,and confirmed the bmi! So relieved! They gave me the orders for the lab work and I will go Monday 8/25 to have blood drawn. I am not sure what happens next, actually, but I will call the center to find out. Nutritionist? Psych eval? Whatever! The ball is rolling and I am hopeful that bcbsil is as good to me as they seem to have been with so many of you! Wow. I had more to say than I even knew. Pardon.

#2: I HAVE TO QUIT SMOKING!!!! I got a prescription!

Sounds like you are on a roll! Way to go on quitting smoking too! It will only help the healing process and you'll feel a lot better once you have stopped for awhile.

Look at you ROCKING all of this pre-surgery business!! Love the "told him I had time this afternoon," I might have to steal that from you when I go to my consultation next week LOL. Good for you...good luck with everything, I hope it continues to be smooth sailing!!

I started the process in April...I have to take 3 eight week classes on nutrition, exercise, etc., 1 seminar from a bariatric surgeon auth thru my insurance, 6 bariatric classes, attend a support group, keep a journal, monthly md visits,psyche eval, while weighing in weekly! And you can't miss more than one class per session or else! It's like going back to college all over again! U are lucky!

It happened really fast for me too. I have Anthem BC in Ca. Super fast approval and not too many hoops to jump through. I have to quit smoking too. I just got my date today (nov 4) so now I have a time line to wean off caffiene and cigs. Not looking forward to giving up my last two vices, but it is all worth it. (I must want this REALLY bad!) Im glad things are going fast for you too. Its kind of crazy. So far no second thoughts. They wanted to schedule me for the end of Sept, but I have a lot going on at work till the end of Oct, and I just can't bail on my team. Three people recently quit, and I can't do that to them right now. Anyway, now I just have to get through the next 2 months. Im sure it will go fast.

So, I just walked in my house and my phone rang.it was the insurance lady wanting to schedule a tentative date!! ( I thought she might be calling to ask for permission to use my sexy endoscopy photos in a brochure, but no!!). I told her I was free this afternoon, but she didn't bite!! Sooooo.... OCTOBER 8!!! She will submit to my instance ASAP!! So, hope that goes well!!

Hi! I started this process in May. After crossing off all the requirements, my insurance took over a month to approve me. But now I have a date! I visit my NUT tomorrow for pre-op consultation. liquid diet starts next Tuesday and surgery on Oct. 8th!

It's awesome that your journey has moved along a lot quicker. I look forward to hearing about you, sleeve sister!

Hi! I started this process in May. After crossing off all the requirements' date=' my insurance took over a month to approve me. But now I have a date! I visit my NUT tomorrow for pre-op consultation. liquid diet starts next Tuesday and surgery on Oct. 8th! It's awesome that your journey has moved along a lot quicker. I look forward to hearing about you, sleeve sister![/quote']

So excited! We have the same day! I am still just "tentative" as I haven't gotten insurance approval yet! But we are moving right along! I start liquids the same day as you, and then I have to go back to the PCP to "sign off" on the surgery.

All set!!! Insurance approved!! Next Tuesday is the day!!

All set!!! Insurance approved!! Next Tuesday is the day!!

I'm at the hospital for a pre-op appointment now. Tuesday is just around the corner!!

I am so excited for you....you GO girl!

That said....*grumbles*.....I have BC/BS of Alabama, and have been jumping through the hoops since April. I have one more month of my 6 month diet to finish and then get to submit all my info. I am sooooooo envious of you!

I'm at the hospital for a pre-op appointment now. Tuesday is just around the corner!!

I did the pre admissions yesterday!! Soooo close!!

I just added an actual picture of myself. Eeeeeeek!

I just added an actual picture of myself. Eeeeeeek!

Nice!!