Started this journey back in December 2013! I was denied by bcbs because they didn't think it was medically needed! After writing a letter to the appeal there decision and my doctor having a peer to peer. Finally I have been approved. Going in to see my surgeon today to schedule surgery. It's hasn't been a easy road but I was not gonna take no for a answer. So I a true witness and I want to encourage someone else to just keep pushing.

Congratulations! Best of luck!

That's right..kicking ass for what you need to make your health and happiness better is a go. I admire your spirit! Keep on swimming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks guys!

Thanks for light at the end of the tunnel!

I too was denied, but for a weight gain.

My husband had a heart attack and triple bypass (at 37 yrs old) and yes, I gained some weight.

I just got my denial letter yesterday and plan on appealing. I can't wait until I get to come on here and scream at the top of my lungs..."I got approved!"

So until then, I'm going to the gym every night with the hubs (he is doing very well)

And eating next to nothing (I'm starving)

:)

Congrats on your approval and I hope to be not too far behind!!!

Whatever you do don't give up! That's what the insurance company wants us to do. Keep pushing you will get your approval. Best of luck and can't wait to hear you got approved:)

Whatever you do don't give up! That's what the insurance company wants us to do. Keep pushing you will get your approval. Best of luck and can't wait to hear you got approved:)

Thank you!! Working on my appeal letter now!

I will let u know when it happens!!

How long did ur approval take after u appealed? I know every ins company is different but just wondering

Wonderful! I'm sure that your persistence will pay off!

My appeal took 3 weeks to get a response! It seem like forever but I called the insurance company every day to see if anything was updated! Found out I was approved before the letter was mailed out to me so stay on the insurance company.

Congratulations!

My appeal took 3 weeks to get a response! It seem like forever but I called the insurance company every day to see if anything was updated! Found out I was approved before the letter was mailed out to me so stay on the insurance company.

Thank you for your advice and the light at the end of the tunnel!! It was starting to dim. Thanks for posting

Surgery is set for August 11th! Very excited but nervous at the same ti.e. The liquid diet before surgery really has me nervous. I have come to far to look back now:)

Congratulations & Kudos for standing up for your rights! Good luck!

Started this journey back in December 2013! I was denied by bcbs because they didn't think it was medically needed! After writing a letter to the appeal there decision and my doctor having a peer to peer. Finally I have been approved. Going in to see my surgeon today to schedule surgery. It's hasn't been a easy road but I was not gonna take no for a answer. So I a true witness and I want to encourage someone else to just keep pushing.