Waiting For Approval

[ShayLove 40]

<p>Hey ShayLove...keep us posted. Let us know when you get your approval!</p>

I sure will

[tgbutler65 3]

I too am waiting for approval. Mine was sent off on Monday and they told me it was 3-4 day working day turn around. I have Cigna HMO and they cover 100% if you do what they ask and I have, but still nervous that they will not appove it. I have to have mine by the end of this year because insurance is not going to cover it next year. I am making myself sick worrying about it.

[mscooky 7]

<p>I too am waiting for approval. Mine was sent off on Monday and they told me it was 3-4 day working day turn around. I have Cigna HMO and they cover 100% if you do what they ask and I have, but still nervous that they will not appove it. I have to have mine by the end of this year because insurance is not going to cover it next year. I am making myself sick worrying about it.</p>

I am in the same boat. I am patiently waiting for my approval. I have BCBS of MD and they cover 100% until 2014 then we will have a $1500 deductible. Hoping to get approved and sleeved before.

[ShayLove 40]

I too am waiting for approval. Mine was sent off on Monday and they told me it was 3-4 day working day turn around. I have Cigna HMO and they cover 100% if you do what they ask and I have, but still nervous that they will not appove it. I have to have mine by the end of this year because insurance is not going to cover it next year. I am making myself sick worrying about it.

I am in the same boat. I am patiently waiting for my approval. I have BCBS of MD and they cover 100% until 2014 then we will have a $1500 deductible. Hoping to get approved and sleeved before.

Mine was sent to bcbs on Monday as well. When I call I have been told that it haven't been received as of yet. Now this is frustrating.

[Pepper1382 35]

I saw my surgeon, Dr Schneider, in Boston, MA yesterday and was cleared for surgery. Surgery date is 2/24. I need to lose 10 lbs before then, and pre op diet starts two weeks prior. I am excited and nervous! 2 months and counting!

Edited December 20, 2013 by Pepper1382

[ShayLove 40]

Congrats! I can't wait for mine

[tgbutler65 3]

Well, today has been very emotional. I called the dr to see if they had heard from the insurance company and they had. My insurance denied it. The waterworks started. The girl told me the doctor was going to call them at 3 to talk to them. He did and at 3:15 I got the call that I had been approved. My surgery is December 31st. What a way to bring in the new year. I am thinking about all of you. I go in Monday for my pre-opt appt with my doctor. I am excited and nervous about this new journey I am about to start.

[DylanRae 71]

It's been two days for me also. Everyone been telling me I'm not big but maybe I carry it well. I'm 276 and only 5'6, I think that's pretty big knowing in only pounds away from 300. I've been told not to do it by many but this is what I want.

I completely understand that! I am 5'4" at 260-ish pounds. People don't believe me when I tell them I am that close to 300, which I have hit before. People notice I'm "chunky" but not "morbidly obese" sending good thoughts! -Dylan

[fotogrphr 69]

Did my final appointments today. They are submitting to insurance (Anthem) on Monday. Then I'll get my date. This is my Christmas gift to myself! It won't be long now! I'm excited and nervous at the same time! I'm really ready to move on. I researched forever and then had to do a 3 month diet for insurance. My appoinntments have gone quick. All in a month! Yay!

[kan75251 66]

I had some paperwork problems but the day that the insurance company (BCBS) had all of the info that they required, they approved me! I hope your approval is FAST!

[DylanRae 71]

So, those of you who are still waiting, or newly approved. What sorta things are you doing to make sure you don't go crazy during this time of limbo? I want to call the office and see if they approved me.. Much like I would call an office to see if I got the job. :/ I haven't started yet. But I'm one tap away from it. Any advice for the anxious? -Dylan

Edited December 21, 2013 by DylanRae

[ShayLove 40]

So, those of you who are still waiting, or newly approved. What sorta things are you doing to make sure you don't go crazy during this time of limbo? I want to call the office and see if they approved me.. Much like I would call an office to see if I got the job. :/ I haven't started yet. But I'm one tap away from it. Any advice for the anxious? -Dylan

I am driving myself crazy. I called the insurance company and I was told they have received my authorization request from the hospital. I called the hospital and I was so that they didn't verify my insurance for 2014 so they would resubmit the authorization to the insurance company on tomorrow. This is so frustrating...

[DylanRae 71]

So, those of you who are still waiting, or newly approved. What sorta things are you doing to make sure you don't go crazy during this time of limbo? I want to call the office and see if they approved me.. Much like I would call an office to see if I got the job. :/ I haven't started yet. But I'm one tap away from it. Any advice for the anxious? -Dylan

I am driving myself crazy. I called the insurance company and I was told they have received my authorization request from the hospital. I called the hospital and I was so that they didn't verify my insurance for 2014 so they would resubmit the authorization to the insurance company on tomorrow. This is so frustrating...

Wait I'm confused. Your insurance got the green light from the hospital, but the hospital did not get the green light from the insurance? How does that work. FYI, I have group health... So my hospital I my insurance... I don't understand much about insurance...

[ShayLove 40]

So, those of you who are still waiting, or newly approved. What sorta things are you doing to make sure you don't go crazy during this time of limbo? I want to call the office and see if they approved me.. Much like I would call an office to see if I got the job. :/ I haven't started yet. But I'm one tap away from it. Any advice for the anxious? -Dylan

I am driving myself crazy. I called the insurance company and I was told they have received my authorization request from the hospital. I called the hospital and I was so that they didn't verify my insurance for 2014 so they would resubmit the authorization to the insurance company on tomorrow. This is so frustrating...

Wait I'm confused. Your insurance got the green light from the hospital, but the hospital did not get the green light from the insurance? How does that work. FYI, I have group health... So my hospital I my insurance... I don't understand much about insurance...

My insurance company told me they never received any paperwork from the hospital asking for an authorization. When I called the hospital bed I was too when he tried to check to see if I had insurance coverage for 2014 they couldn't prove it so to hit call back today to find out.

[ShayLove 40]

So, those of you who are still waiting, or newly approved. What sorta things are you doing to make sure you don't go crazy during this time of limbo? I want to call the office and see if they approved me.. Much like I would call an office to see if I got the job. :/ I haven't started yet. But I'm one tap away from it. Any advice for the anxious? -Dylan

I am driving myself crazy. I called the insurance company and I was told they have received my authorization request from the hospital. I called the hospital and I was so that they didn't verify my insurance for 2014 so they would resubmit the authorization to the insurance company on tomorrow. This is so frustrating...

Wait I'm confused. Your insurance got the green light from the hospital, but the hospital did not get the green light from the insurance? How does that work. FYI, I have group health... So my hospital I my insurance... I don't understand much about insurance...

My insurance company told me they never received any paperwork from the hospital asking for an authorization. When I called the hospital back I was told they couldn't prove I have insurance coverage for 2014 so they will call back today to find out.