I got the call today from the hospital program I am working with that I was cleared by the nutritionist, psychologist, and fitness instructor. So they are putting in the request forms for insurance approval!

I just can't stand 10-15 business day wait!!!

Fingers crossed for approval!

Best of luck! Mine should be submitted anytime

Waiting is the hard part! I'm currently waiting and I wish it would be acceptable to call them everyday, haha. ???? But nonetheless, it's still exciting to know our surgeries are right around the corner.

Waiting is the hard part! I'm currently waiting and I wish it would be acceptable to call them everyday, haha. But nonetheless, it's still exciting to know our surgeries are right around the corner.

Oh, I am sure they know my voice by heart. I have called with questions or concerns a good number of times over the last few weeks. I am just excited that the ball is rolling!

You are getting yours done in October!!! Wow! That IS right around the corner, lucky!

Best of luck! Mine should be submitted anytime

How awesome! What month do you think you are going to be getting it done in?

Best of luck! Mine should be submitted anytime

How awesome! What month do you think you are going to be getting it done in?

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Best of luck! Mine should be submitted anytime

How awesome! What month do you think you are going to be getting it done in?

I believe I'm going to be an October surgery, but won't get the date until approval goes through. If not, definitely November!

I have BCBS AL , my BMI is 41.8 , and I have severe Sleep Apnea. I have completed my 6 months and all the other doctors visits, along w/ my PCP letter . They submitted my paper work last Thursday. I'm really nervous they wont accept it and all this time and money is at a loss Anyone else out there have BCBS Al and the wait time for approval or denial?

Best of luck! Mine should be submitted anytime

How awesome! What month do you think you are going to be getting it done in?

I was approved in 3 business days by Anthem BCBS in CA. I finally received my surgery date, 12/08/15, so I'm in my 9 week wait.

Best of luck! Mine should be submitted anytime

How awesome! What month do you think you are going to be getting it done in?

I was approved in 3 business days by Anthem BCBS in CA. I finally received my surgery date, 12/08/15, so I'm in my 9 week wait.

Not too far away!! I tell you, it comes in a snap! I am exactly 3 weeks away, and yesterday it felt like it was forever!

I am currently waiting as well it is so hard. I think I've called Aetna every single day.

I'm waiting too. I have United Health Care and have been calling daily for status updates. I can't help myself. The waiting 2-15 days is horribly hard.

I'm waiting too. It's been 15 (calendar) days since my surgery center submitted for insurance approval. I have UHC and that will not be covering my clinic next year. I weigh 247 (down from 256) and am 5'5". I checked today and UHC confirms they received the request but hadn't processed it yet. I keep having doubts like "you should be able to lose this weight without surgery" but I have tried for so many years (and sometimes succeeded temporarily) that I know without drastic change I will just keep returning to my old behaviors. It's been over 10 years since I've been under 200 lbs, and it's taking a huge toll on my low back and knees. I'm so ready to move without being in pain!

I have BCBS AL , my BMI is 41.8 , and I have severe Sleep Apnea. I have completed my 6 months and all the other doctors visits, along w/ my PCP letter . They submitted my paper work last Thursday. I'm really nervous they wont accept it and all this time and money is at a loss Anyone else out there have BCBS Al and the wait time for approval or denial?

i do! And I am in my 6 months waiting period! UGH! Did they require you to have an EGD done?