Does anyone have any experience with BCBS TN? I'm so annoyed after meeting all their requirements, my surgeons office faxed in the paperwork last Thursday. Well they have a new form, so nothing was accepted : ( surgeons office resubmitted! Now just waiting!! I was hoping to have surgery Thursday (because of scheduling) but they say 10 to 15 business days : ( I'm hoping it doesn't take that long for approval!!!! If the psych didn't take 3 weeks to do report I would have been on time for Thursday!! Soo frustrated!!!!!

I know what you mean. I have BCBS of Alabama, and they say it could take up to 30 business days. So frustrating when I'm trying to have this surgery by the end of the year! My surgeon's office submitted it on Nov. 11th.

Patience is not my best virtue!! But I'm trying!!!!

It's hard to have patience when you are this close to the end. I couldn't stand it, I called BCBS again today, after only 5 business days. Of course they said it was still being reviewed, and that it could take up to 30 business days. I'll be calling them again on Thursday....

I hear u!!

APPROVED!!!!!!!!!

awwwww.....you lucky dawg!!!!! Congrats!

I'm calling again tomorrow...can't wait until Thursday.

I hope they hurry for u!!!!!! GOOD LUCK!!

I called today and found out that I've been denied. The six month diet by the registered dietitian did not have any doctor's notes annotated with it. Also, my co-morbidities aren't severe enough for the past 3 years. My BMI wasn't 40+ for the past 3 years either (3 years ago it was 36.6), so that came into play.

I'm going to have to talk with my primary care doctor and see if she can write a letter with all the reasons that I should have this surgery. Looks like its going to be a long and drawn out process.

Mexico is looking better and better.

omg what new form!??? I just submitted everything to them on Monday! oh no's!

Rena, I am so sorry!! I hope ur PCP can get it approved for you!