I sent in my paperwork on 1/3/08 and was approved 1/10/08 with United Heath Care.

I have fought with Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL for the last two years.

They are so hard to deal with. When I finaly was approved by them on 12/15/07 and my insurance was changing on 1/1/08. Neadless to say I could not get sceduled that quick so I had to resubmit.

Well I am approved now.

Congratulations on your approval. Just a questions unfortunately I am just starting my journey with BC/BS of Il and wondering if you have any advice of what I need to do and not do etc. Thanks Tamara

What I can say is make sure you have a five year history of obisity, you must have done a 6 month diet and not have missed for any reason. Have a 40bmi or 35bmi but must have two of the comorbids that they require.

I missed one month in my first 6 month diet (because I was admitted to the hospital and missed my appointment. :eek:

Also I had history back to being 13 years olf of being overweight. But was a borderline diabetic, I turned diabetic on 9/15/07 and had then resubmitted.