Hi! I'm in the process of getting things ready to submit to insurance and just curious if anyone was denied on their first or second attempt. And if so- why? I'm trying to be as prepared as possible, but with most insurances- you never know what to expect. Aside from my weight- I've been a semi-healthy person and never really had to go through the authorization process for anything before. So this is all new to me.

Good luck I'm still waiting to hear back on mine . I was told it my paper work was submitted to BCBS AL on Nov 13th but I called BCBS today and they have not revieved my paper work yet ? I'm going to call again on Wed. I have been so worried that I will be denied after going through all these appointments and the co pays out , and I just want the wait off already!. Good Luck! keep me updated if you are approved!

I know what you mean! I know this isn't all for nothing- but I can't get the fear of denial out of my head either. Both my PCP and surgeon are huge advocates of this and what it can offer me, so *IF* I were to be denied, a little part of me believes that when my surgeon did the peer to peer with insurance, he could then convince them. Health wise- I look ok for the most part other than being classified as "morbidly obese" but I have PCOS which makes weight loss a tad bit more difficult. And with my family history of heart disease, the odds are against me. So if all else fails- maybe my surgeon can persuade the insurance physician that this is necessary to help stop the cycle of heart attacks and open heart surgery which has occurred with my father, all of his siblings, and many more on my mother's side.

Good luck to you and keep me posted as well! Fingers crossed that they take it easy on us in the decision process!!