Anyone had BMI of 38 and gotten approved with Federal BCBS? I am waiting to hear from them. I do have Diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, high cholesterol and osteoarthritis. All these are new this year and decided sleeve could help me be rid of some. Hope to hear from others who have bcbs fed.

@babb2299 that's right, I lived in Norfolk for undergrad. No my dr did not have me lose weight. Actually I have gained about 7lbs.

I put on 5lbs this last month and you would have thought I committed a felony! They told me I needed to lose what I had gained cause of insurance, blah blah. They were none to pleased. Personally I think it's because I just ate big breakfast. Lol!

I gained a little weight during the 3 month supervised diet too...i think it was psychological, i have been on a medically supervised diet for years and this 3 months was just for show for the insurance company. I didnt do anything different during those 3 months. I was approved in less than 2 weeks no questions asked.

Well I hope it's not an issue like they made it out to be. 5lbs on me is nothing, it's a meal and some water. I'll told them the 5lb plus some would be gone next month when I weighed in. Then they told me not to lose to much. Craziness! I'm just ready to get approved and get on that table and get this done. Excited for this new "tool".

Im sorry if this is addressed elsewhere but would someone walk me through their steps? Did you just call the surgeon's office for a first appointment and go from there?

I have BCBS fed and I'm so thankful!

@ I inboxed you.

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I have Basic.

@ here all the insurance guidelines. You could go ahead and consult with your PCP while starting with your surgeon your weigh history can come from any of your drs

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I have Basic.

@ here all the insurance guidelines. You could go ahead and consult with your PCP while starting with your surgeon your weigh history can come from any of your drs

Thank you!

Hey ladies...just wanted to post an update on where I'm at in this process.

August 14th- 1st Visit with Surgeons Office

September 20-2nd Visit with Surgeons Office, and 1st with Dietician

October 27th-3rd Visit with Surgeons Office, and 2nd with Dietician.

At my September appt, my surgeon's NP said they will submit to insurance after my next appt, which is tomorrow. I already had my psych eval, labs, EKG, and barium swallow done. My gallbladder was removed years ago, so I didn't need the ultrasound for that. I do have question though, and I've gotten varying answers. Does my first visit with the surgeon count? The bariatric coordinator said it did, but I read on here that some didn't. My best friend had hers submitted today, although she doesn't have FEP BLUE. It's getting real!!!

My 90 days was from the 1st Nutrition Appt. I saw her June 3, July 10 and August. Last weigh in was Sept 3. Then I was submitted.

Should I expect to be seen again in November? What do you think about them submitting after tomorrow? She said they submit to insurance before patients are all done with their pre-reqs all the time.

My experience was I had to be finished with my requirements. Your doctors office may be different. I don't think you will have any issues!

I just got insurance approval through BCBS (fed) yesterday. My surgery date is Nov. 9th. It took 2 days to approve it once everything was submitted by my surgeons office.

I just got insurance approval through BCBS (fed) yesterday. My surgery date is Nov. 9th. It took 2 days to approve it once everything was submitted by my surgeons office.

Yeah!!! I am so happy for you!! Congratulations!!!!!

Thanks! I'm really excited. I'm sitting in my pre-op class this morning waiting for it to start. Nov 9 can't come soon enough.