This is my first real post on this forum, although I have been lurking for some time now. I cannot believe how fast the process has gone. On 4/18 I met with my surgeon and attended his seminar. Last week on Monday, my primary completed my letter to Highmark BCBS stating my need for Lap Band and the 6 month nutrition program I completed under his care. On Thursday, I met with the nutritionist. On Friday, I met with the psychiatrist. Today at 10a, I received a call from my surgeon's office letting me know they were faxing all the info to Highmark and that they would let me know if I was approved within 72 hours. I heard back that I was approved THREE (3) HOURS LATER!! My surgery is scheduled for May 19th! I am so excited. I still have to see the pulmonologist, get an upper GI, get a gallbladder ultrasound, a chest x ray, ekg, and do all of my blood work in the next three weeks, so it will be busy, but I am beyond myself. When something is meant to be, it is amazing how the pieces just fall into place. I usually have the worst luck and was expecting a huge headache, but really received none. :biggrin: Here I come, skinny jeans, here I come!

Congrats! I have BCBS and they are awesome :biggrin: I am 5 days post op now mine went so fast too. You're in for a great time.

Congrats!! And thank you for posting your information about your process. I have the same insurance (Highmark BCBS) and I have been looking for someone to post info about the ins. company. :biggrin: Congrats again!!!!!

Thanks everyone! Now just keeping my fingers crossed that all the remaining tests go off without a hitch. I can't express my excitement! :biggrin:

I know how you feel when you said that you thought it was going to be a big headache...I thought I was in for a fight to get an approval and it only took 3 days. You are so right when you said when things are meant to be, they just fall into place. Good luck to you and happy approval!!!:coolgleamA: