Any one have horizon bcbs of nj and was able to get revision band to sleeve. If so how was the approval process ? Thank u

I have BCBS of NJ but haven't submitted to the insurance company yet. I see the doctor on 10/1/14 and am hoping they submit to the insurance company right after that. I will keep you posted.

I can say that I didn't have a problem being approved with the band and another surgery to fix the band.

I'll keep you posted on my progress.

Oh ok that's good... good luck at ur appointment n yes please keep me posted u really appreciate that.. what problems r u having with your band?

I just have severe heart burn and of course the usual food getting stuck. Not a lot compared to some people. But I'm not losing weight either. In fact I lost 80 and gained back 30, so I need to get the sleeve soon. I have lost 20 lbs since July, but it sure hasn't been easy.

What problems are you having?

Same as u.. get stuck alot everyday. Not losing weight.. heartburn.. always always really hungry.. was 180 at my lowest got preggers gave birth at 250 now I'm 240.. n my son's now 3 so havnt had much progress. Hope u get approved for your band.. what doctor r u seeing?

The doctor is submitting my paperwork to the insurance company the week of 10/6. So hopefully within a month I will know something.

Oh ok well hopefully it will work out..

Who is your doctor?

My doctor is in Illinois. I live in Iowa and work in Iowa but my insurance is BCBS of NJ because my employer is based out of NJ.

Oh ok good luck this week hope they approve it

Hey have u heard anything from ur insurance

I got approved! I ended up having to switch doctors and my paperwork got lost, but once the paperwork was submitted to the insurance company it only took a week and a halt to get approved!

How are things going with you?

Hey that's awsome.. well my primary won't give me a referral so I'm kina screwed for right now :-( he did some test n said my band is fine even tho I still can't eat anything solid without getting stuck.. what did ur doctor tell the insurance company?