hi all, newbie here. Been wanting to write this for awhile now. Completed all pre-op conditions for insurance, (psych eval, nut classes, blood work, etc.) and I put in a call to see when the coordinator will submit my file to insurance.

My problem is this; I have bcbs of wny and the turn around time can be up to 3 weeks for an answer.... AND NOW the bariatric center tells me I also have to wait for the surgeons hospital (ecmc) to approve patients with bcbs (medicaid based) , because ecmc doesn't currently take my insurance..... Sooooo could you have told me this sooner? They have "a list" of approved patients with my same situation that I will be put on, if I'm approved for surgery... Thanks for gaining my trust and getting me to the finish line.... Just so I can wait and wait and wait time more! I'm completely frustrated....

All I want is to try and get my health back, I have diabetes, severe apnea, high cholesterol, Astaire, and a new developing case of restless leg syndrome.... Oh did I mention the depression and insomnia associated with that? All these (or most) are attributed to being overweight.... Thanks for reading..... Anyone else wait a long time? Did you diet exercize on your own? Is it ok to start losing weight and not get denied later? So many things running through my head right now....

well joyful0402...I hope things work out for you...keep in touch once you get approved and let us know which type of surgery you decided on...wishing you the best!!!

Yay!!! Just got approved today!!! Just have to wait for a surgery date - looks like June July . I'm sooooo happy!! Anyone start changing thier eating habits before surgery ?