I am so nervous yet excited. Waiting for this approval will be like sitting in needles.. I will call first thing tomorrow to check up on my case

I'll be submitting to BCBS of Alabama in mid January. Let us know how long it takes you to get approval.

I can understand your frustration. I am waiting too. My docs were submitted on Friday. I'm STILL waiting. The insurance co said they have until Friday to let me know. The waiting is KILLING me!

Good luck you guys...I was denied by BCBS and am in the process of doing an appeal. My surgeon doesn't hold out much hope though, because my co-morbidities haven't been there for the past 3 years, and my BMI has only been over 40 this year.

Looks like Mexico for me...

Good luck you guys...I was denied by BCBS and am in the process of doing an appeal. My surgeon doesn't hold out much hope though, because my co-morbidities haven't been there for the past 3 years, and my BMI has only been over 40 this year.

Looks like Mexico for me...

That is what I am SO nervous about! Did you have to go through the whole six month process? Didn't your doctor know that before you started this? Uhg.....I hate waiting.

Yes, went through the entire six months, plus the sleep study, plus the psych exam (which BCBS didn't cover). Plus a few other things such as a stomach ultrasound and gastric endoscopy which involved putting me to sleep (checking for ulcer and hiatial hernia).

I am thoroughly disgusted about the amount of money I've spent so far with no sleeve surgery as an outcome. But....an appeal is in the process so, I haven't lost ALL hope yet.

I would imagine so. You would think they would lay all this out so you don't have to waste all the time and money!

Well, my paperwork is being resubmitted for my appeal to BCBS of Alabama. I did find that I had High Cholesterol for more than 3 years, so maybe they will accept that as a comorbidity. Keeping my fingers crossed....again.

Good luck! Sending positive thoughts ur way!

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It's been a week. Still waiting. Uhg I hate this so freaking much

It's been a week. Still waiting. Uhg I hate this so freaking much

I think I lost 10% of my weight just waiting for the approval. It is definitely a form of cruel and unusual punishment! I had to wait for what seemed like forever. It was exactly a week. I think they do it on purpose!!! Good luck. I hope you heard back soon.

My paperwork was submitted to BCBS IL last Thursday. I am def on pins and needles. I understand how you feel. My BMI was 39.9 with high cholesterol, asthma, and GERD. I'm hoping and praying! Waiting is the hardest part.

My docs were submitted to BCBS of IL on Nov 22. They approved me December 2 but did not tell me or the surgeon until I called on December 9. I just received my approval letter from them. It had my personal information but a Provider and Hospital in the Mid West. They asked me to shred the letter and will reissue with the correct information

I AM FUCKING APPROVED as of this morning. Omg I am soooooo happy.. It took BCBJ of NJ 8 days including weekends. Yay ya ya my dream is about to come true omg I have been crying happy tears since this morning. Ahhhhh. Now I can take my finals in ease

I have bcbs of Alabama I got tge approval in 2 weeks. Had surgery 8/2.