I was just approved for BCBS ppo and I want to start the process for my lap band. Do I have a waiting period before I can start the process or will it be something I can just het started on:smile2:

Congrats on the approval.

I was approved in June, and got a call a week later stating that my BCBS of IL ppo had just posted on their site that the waiting period changed from 6 months to 3 months.

So I had to" jump to it" with my appointments. I am happy to say that as of yesterday I am done! I have my 2 more weigh-in appointments at my surgeons and then away I go.

I do suggest you start making the appointments your Dr wants you to have, i.e. pulmonary, cardiologist, pysc evaluation, nutrition class, etc... Your surgeon might even give you a list of various Dr.s he works with that will know precisely what is required.

Time goes by FAST, so get on it and good luck, but mostly enjoy the journey.

I have Blue Shield PPO in California, and I am clueless about a waiting period. I just got this insurance in May of 2009 and had my Surgery Consultation on June 24th. By July 16th, all of my appointments for the paperwork to be submitted to the insurance company, was done. HOPEFULLY my surgeon's office submitted the paperwork this past week. I would call the insurance company and ask them if there is a waiting period. In the meantime, starting required appointments may be an idea. Sometimes it takes MONTHS and MONTHS before you can get in for one or another......for example, if there is a required diet that is supervised by your PCP. Ask the insurance company any questions you have. They have the answers! Best of luck!!!!!!! Oh, and welcome to the site!:biggrin: