Well I feel like things are starting to move. My paperwork was submitted to my insurance company today and they will call them next week to see what the status is!

Crossing my fingers and my toes!!!

Where is this medical center? Are you in Texas?

Yes in TX. Hurst, TX Which is in the middle of DFW.

Good Luck ragdoll!!

Hi Ragdoll,

I am in the same boat with you. My Dr's office said they submitted to my Ins on the 21st/23rd One of those days... I will keep my fingers crossed for the both of us that we will get approval soon and on the 1st try..

Good luck & Take care,

well you are a few days ahead of me! i wish it were more of an instant response, like when you swipe your card at the gas pump Let me know what you find out!

Does this doctor have a website? I am still trying to pick a surgeon.

Joaquin,

What Dr. are you questioning?

Where area you from? What area are you looking to have surgery in?

I am sure there is someone on these boards that can refer you to a reputable Dr. in your area. LapBandTalk members are the best!

Good luck in your journey!

I live in Texas for a doctor in North Texas, even more specific in the mid-cities.

I have found a lot of people on these boards who used Dr. Marsden. Their website is www.lapbandsolutions.com I am also in the mid cities area.a So far their office has made things really easy and let me know what to expect each step.

Woot! I'm in the same boat...the waiting period sucks! I'm going to actually call my insurance company tomorrow to make sure they got it, and maybe find out what the status is!

Does your insurance require the 6 month diet with doctor?

:phanvan Well, I called UHC this am and gave them my reference #. They told me my paperwork was with the nurse for review....

I asked when they got the paperwork. And she said on the 19th. Dern how much longer is it going to take. Read my reports already!!!

My tentative surgery date is May 22nd. "That date is contingent on hearing back from UHC with an approval prior to May 7th." That is what my surgeons office told me...

So, I am patiently waiting... Well make that IMpatiently waiting... :phanvan

Will post more when I have some news... Hopefully good news in the next couple of days...

Good luck everyone else!

I called today to verify BCBS Fed TX received

the information my doctor sent and they said they had received it and

it was under review. I then called my doctors office who said they

generally get approval within a week from my insurance company. Friday

can't get here quickly enough! I think once I have a surgery date I

will be more relaxed. I am a planner and hate not being able to know

when this will finally happen!

Does your insurance require the 6 month diet with doctor?

I have the Federal BCBS Basic PPO option and they do NOT require a diet. Their criteria are pretty much a BMI over 40 or a BMI of 35 (not sure) with health problems such as sleep apnea diabetes and the likes.

I have BCBS UT Select and they require a 6 month doctor supervised diet and 5 year history of obesity.

I'm going through Dr. Veninga in Carrollton, TX.