Hi everyone, just wanted to post to say that FINALLY my doctor's office got everything submitted to insurance today. I called my RN case manager at Empire BCBS and she confirmed that she had the fax of all documentation in hand. Hoping to hear by Wednesday on whether or not I'm approved from insurance. I think that I will be, but figured everyone's good thoughts could not hurt.

Will keep everyone posted!

PS-My doctor, Dr. Oh in Federal Way, WA, apparently is super busy and understaffed (which most of you probably know by now). If you are waiting on paperwork follow up with the girls in the office, they know they have a lot to handle and if you're nice they will reciprocate.

good luck! :biggrin:

Congradulations! Good Luck!!!

Just got the call from my case manager at BCBS, love her love her. I am approved by insurance!!!! Now I'll be anxiously awaiting to hear from my doctors office. Not much longer, not much longer......

Okay I'm too excited right now!!!

Congrats!! I too, just got the call to schedule an appointment, to set my date. YEAH!!! Maybe we'll go through this around the same time.

That would be awesome KatsenD. I'm aiming for end of April, but any date would be fine at this point. I'm too excited to even work right now.

Im so new to this and thinking about the lap band....I just need to know the process and how to possible get insurance company's to approve this procedure??? Any help would be great!

Hi Rainbow-depends on the doctor you use and who your insurance is. I have empire BCBS and basically had to complete two pre-auth appointments (nutritionist and psych eval), then they sent my paperwork over from Dr's office yesterday, got approval today. Also got a surgery date---05/22/08. That's five days before I turn 30!!

KatsenD-If you see this anytime soon, see my date up above!!