Just curious, maybe some of us are closer to each other than we think?

I'm from west palm beach, florida and my surgeon was Paul Wizman

- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary: 6/11/12

Jen in So Cal- I'm still waiting on Anthem BC approval. They said when I called on Tuesday that there should be an answer by Monday 8/20. I am hopeful that I get approved vs denied. After reading all the different situations on here' date=' I'm not sure what to expect. I was told by the center that I have excellent coverage and it should be no problem and the lady at the insurance said it sounded like I should be approved but until it's done there is no guarantee. So I wait

It's nice to find someone here that had surgery with the same practice, I haven't chosen my surgeon yet.

Have you had any major problems or complaints?

Has the center been there for you like they say they will?

Anything I should know?

I appreciate any help given!

Congrats and good health![/quote']

I think you should be approved pretty quickly. It took under a week for me once they submitted for it. My BP was borderline and I had no other issues except for arthritis, which I'm not even sure they took into account. It seems like Anthem's only requirement is that you have a BMI of 40 or more.

Wish I would have had my surgery at Fountain Valley. There seemed to be a lot of miscommunication between Chapman and the practice. Seemed like I had to fill out every form in triplicate. I blame the Hosp. for that though.

I haven't had any major problems from the surgery but when I had questions they would always help me when I called.

They put you on a two week liquid diet and are very strict about 3 weeks of liquids after surgery.

One word of advice, DO NOT buy the Bariatric Advantage Protein Shake mix from them. Their markup is like $25 or $30 dollars a bag. I learned that the hard way! LOL They'll ask you if you're interested in hearing about it but it's not a hard sell. Just tell them no thanks.

My only complaint is that after surgery, you only see the Physicians Assistants for your follow up appointments. It would be nice to see the surgeon again but I guess his (or her) job is done. The PA's are great though and they really take their time and listen to you, making notes in the computer about everything you discuss.

They're great about making appointments also and I don't think I've ever had to wait more than 10 or 15 minutes in the waiting room.

Good luck and let me know when you get approval! I'm excited for you!!!

Did you have proof of attempted weight loss to turn into the insurance? I didn't have any type of proof and I didn't have a letter from my primary Dr. Not that she wouldn't send one, but wasn't asked to.

I called again today and they said it (the case file) has been assigned a nurse and that it is being worked on its just still showing as under review.

The waiting for approval is sooo hard! I just want to know so I can figure out my next move , one way or the other.

Thanks for the good wishes, they are greatly appreciated

I'm from New Bern, NC... had my surgery at WakeMed in Cary, NC by Dr. Jon Bruce

St Louis MO-Dr Morales at DePaul. Super excited-insurance approved a week after I finished jumping through all their hoops. Surgery date Sept 11!

Me too!

Dr. Raiche at Weight Management Clinic

Civic Hospital

Edmonton' date=' AB, Canada -- I seem to be one of the only Canadians on here... Lol.[/quote']

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada!

Winnipeg' date=' Manitoba, Canada![/quote']

I used to live in Winnipeg! Lived on Furby! Graduated from Red River and worked for MYS and at The Albert!

I used to live in Winnipeg! Lived on Furby! Graduated from Red River and worked for MYS and at The Albert!

Omg! I'm on Furby right now! My parents live here and I'm staying here for the week, too funny!!

Did you have proof of attempted weight loss to turn into the insurance? I didn't have any type of proof and I didn't have a letter from my primary Dr. Not that she wouldn't send one' date=' but wasn't asked to.

I called again today and they said it (the case file) has been assigned a nurse and that it is being worked on its just still showing as under review.

The waiting for approval is sooo hard! I just want to know so I can figure out my next move , one way or the other.

Thanks for the good wishes, they are greatly appreciated [/quote']

They just had me list all the weight loss attempts I had made, weight lost, kind of diet etc...

My PCP had nothing to do with my surgery, as a matter of fact I think she was a little hurt that I didn't involve her lol but it wasn't necessary for approval in my case.

San bernardino, Ca. My surgery was in San Diego with Dr Eugene Rumsey

Dr. Raiche at Weight Management Clinic

Civic Hospital

Same here! When was your surgery?

San bernardino' date=' Ca. My surgery was in San Diego with Dr Eugene Rumsey[/quote']

Hey Nicole, where did you have your surgery? I live in Temecula, but having my surgery at Sharp Memorial with Dr. Mueller on September 10.

I had mine at Scripps mercy in San Diego.

Greeneville, TN

Thanks Jen! That makes me a little less stressed. I don't know why I'm getting myself so worked up. I'm not a very good waiter...

I hope they have the answer on Monday!

Thank u for all the great info!