I got my approval letter from the insurance company today. I'm so happy! I meet with the surgeon for pre-op on December 6th. I'll find out then if I get my gall bladder out then too. My lap band surgery is scheduled for December 17th.

Congrats!!! Where will you be having your surgery??? Just asking because I have BCBSMA also. Had mine at Rhode Island hospital

BCBS MA rocks! I heard all kinds of horro stories about people having to fight to get approved and I was ready for battle. I had all KINDS of backup ready to send them when they denied me. But I didn't need anything. They approved me on the first shot, with only a half page letter from the surgeon.

My surgery in Nov 12. I'm getting really nervous and am completely paranoid about catching a cold in the next few days. It seems like EVERYONE has one.

I'm having my surgery with Dr. Lautz at the Brighams and Woman's Hospital in Boston. I also thought that I would get denied first, even thought the Drs. secretary said that I would not have a problem. Yippie for me. I'm nervous about the surgery, well not so much about the surgery, but the recovery process and the liquid diet.

I'm having my surgery with Dr. Lautz at the Brighams and Woman's Hospital in Boston. I also thought that I would get denied first, even thought the Drs. secretary said that I would not have a problem. Yippie for me. I'm nervous about the surgery, well not so much about the surgery, but the recovery process and the liquid diet.

I had my surgery on 11/6/07 with Dr. Lautz. He is fantastic, I was not nervous at all. I am feeling pretty good. I can't do a whole lot without getting tired but for the most part my surgery was uneventful. Dr. Lautz is fantastic, we visits with you prior to surgery and wants to answer any questions that you have. I just love him. He also does about 50% of the weight-loss surgeries; which is why I chose him. You are great hands. Don't worry this is the beginning of the rest of your life.

A friend of mine had her surgery with Dr. Lautz as well about two years ago. She looks fantastic! She told me lots of great things about him as well as my primary doctor. What was your experience the day after the surgery?

Not bad. I was a little naseauted when I moved around but they gave me something for that and it helped. I am only sore right now and have lots of gas. I knew that I would so it is a wait to escape kind of thing. You shouldn't experience any problems. They do give you a pain pump so if you are in pain you have control over it. I found I did not use it much but when I was in real pain it was good know it was there. Best wishes with your surgery, you are in good hands.

Hi all! I just wanted to say that the company I work for is switching from United Health Care to BCBS of Alabama effecitve Jan 1, 2008. I spoke in length with the representative sent to our company from BCBSAL regarding Bariatric surgery and asked specifically about lapband. He told me that it is an APPROVED surgery as long as the patient meets the requirements. I am attending a seminar on Nov 17 and hope to have my official consultation sometime after Jan 1, 2008 and hope to schedule surgery sometimes soon after that.

BCBS is the best. In all the years I've been working, I've always had BCBS. I've never had a problem with them. Let us know how you make out when the time comes. Take Care.