I have a state employee insurance policy , was wondering how long did it take for your approval process? What was your bmi and any co-morbids? What was your out of pocket Max? Thanks!!

Empire bcbs here. NYC.. Took 2 days Bmi was like 35, sleep apnea and Gerd.

anthem calif care bc, submitted aug 28, approved 9/2. bmi 40, no comorbs

copay 100 per admit

Did you have surgery yet?

Empire bcbs here. NYC.. Took 2 days Bmi was like 35' date=' sleep apnea and Gerd.[/quote']

My bmi is 35.6, with high blood pressure, gerd, fatty liver. I'm going crazy wondering if I'll be approved.

Did you have surgery yet?

Yes on 8/21 almost a month. I didnt get a copay bill yet. Maybe $200? Dont know. Hospital charged 66k , GHI paid 1700 to Dr who billed 10k. Anesthesia and other Dr's who bill GHI i dont know yet. Dont Know how much hospital will get from bcbs. Its pending.

My bmi is 35.6' date=' with high blood pressure, gerd, fatty liver. I'm going crazy wondering if I'll be approved.[/quote']

U should be.. We all have fatty liver lol. I had so much fat the Dr said he almost didnt do the surgery. My BP was high in the hospital after surgery. I never had high BP ever. Now im fine. Feeling good.

So happy for you! I can't wait to be on the losers bench. My coordinator will be submitting soon. October hopefully November surgery.

Nyoker did you have a cpap machine for your sleep apnea? I took my sleep study and I have rem sleep apnea.

Yes had sleep apnea for 2 years never used the machine. Couldnt sleep.. Brought it to hospital and collected dust also. Lol

Yes had sleep apnea for 2 years never used the machine. Couldnt sleep.. Brought it to hospital and collected dust also. Lol

I have sleep apnea (rem) but not sure if it falls under my insurance policy definition. They probably are looking for obstructive sleep apnea that requires a cpap.