Whatever the saying, I'm anxiously waiting to hear back from my insurance BCBS MA. Can't sleep, eat or think straight; I guess the can't eat is a good thing. I've jumped through all the hoops and would be crushed if this didn't happened. Okay, I know - I'm doing my best to think along the lines that the glass is half full and this will be fine.

I know there shouldn't be any issues as a co-worker was approved and had bypass surgery in February 09; she says that they received approval w/n 2 business days. It's only been 3 days and I'm losing my mind.

How in the heck did you guys make it through the wait?

BCBS, from what I understand from other posts, and dealing with them with my brother, are pretty good at approving the band. I have heard they can be slow however, so I hate to see you get so anxious when you could have a small wait in front of you.

Try and realax.... I know, easier said than done. Keep us posted on here and come back to vent when necessary.

Best of luck to you!

-kat

I submit next week to BCBS and couldn't be any more nervous!! Good luck to you! Keep us posted!

I'm hanging in there. The person that handles insurance submissions at the surgeons office told me earlier this week that they're really fast (BCBSMA), she expects to have an answer this week - keeping fingers, toes and eyes crossed... I'll keep you posted and would love for you to do the same.

I hear you on the pins and needles! My surgeon's office submitted last Thursday and the patient coordinator said she'd likely know this week. I called today and she hasn't heard. So then I called CIGNA, it's still pending. The waiting....UGH!!!!!! I feel like we finally get up the nerve to do this surgery after researching, etc. and now we wait. Patience is a virtue right??

unfortunately, patience isn't one of my virtues :thumbup:

I had bcbs of ma and I was approved in about 5 days. So relax it will happen.

THANKS!!!!

That's great to hear.

I have BCBS of NJ and my paperwork was submitted on June 16th. I'm like you, very anxious, but everyone has told me they are good with approvals, but very s-l-o-w on the reviews. I'm just keeping my fingers crossed and hoping to hear from them soon!

HELLO!!!

I received approval today. Surgery is scheduled for August 10th. Thanks so very much for your words of advice.

Congratulations!!!! Best of Luck and keep us all posted on your preop & postop progress!!

That is great news! I am so glad that I am not the only one nervous as heck for the approval. I am hoping that my documents are sent to Cigna in less than one week. It's al that I can think about!

CONGRATS!!! I submitted today and have BCBS MD so I hope to deliver the same news soon! Please keep us posted!!! YAY!!