I have done everything I needed to do know I just have to wait for the approval from Blue Shield. Can hardly wait. I hope to have my surgery before the end of October. I still dont know if I want the Realize band or the Lapband.... hmmm... Whats your experience with either one?

Hey, I was just approved with Aetna ! Just wanted to tell you to keep your chin up, it will happen! I really cant help with the band differences, only thing I know of specificaly SP? is that that the Realize Band has a really good website. There are tons of neat tools and helpful ideas on it.

Good luck on your journey!

Jodi

Hey I'm waiting for approval too too from blue cross this is week 3 as of today and I am itchy lets keep in touch I would like to be done around that same time.

I have done everything I needed to do know I just have to wait for the approval from Blue Shield. Can hardly wait. I hope to have my surgery before the end of October. I still dont know if I want the Realize band or the Lapband.... hmmm... Whats your experience with either one?

I have the Lapband and dont ever really think or worry about the differences. It just lives inside of me and has been a very close friend these last 7 months :thumbdown: I have about a 10-11 cc band and currently have around 4ccs. This has given me pretty good restriction.

Ugh...I am in the same boat with you!!! I have Aetna and was submitted last Wednesday. I called today and they said it was reviewed the 21 and 24 but was still pending. Doesn't that sound bad? I so dont' want to get all nervous and stuff, but I can't help it. Especially when I read "approved by Aetna in 2 days". So, i guess we'll see.

I really REALLY hope you get your acceptance by Friday. That would be a sweet treat for the weekend! :blushing:

Hey I'm waiting for approval too too from blue cross this is week 3 as of today and I am itchy lets keep in touch I would like to be done around that same time.

I have not had to wait long yet but I am so impatient. I want to get the surgery by the end of Oct and my docs office said it would happen. I just cant stand the suspense. I would like to stay in touch, that would be great :blushing:. So where are you located? Im in Cali.

Ugh...I am in the same boat with you!!! I have Aetna and was submitted last Wednesday. I called today and they said it was reviewed the 21 and 24 but was still pending. Doesn't that sound bad? I so dont' want to get all nervous and stuff, but I can't help it. Especially when I read "approved by Aetna in 2 days". So, i guess we'll see.

I really REALLY hope you get your acceptance by Friday. That would be a sweet treat for the weekend! :blushing:

Oh man by Fri, that would be great! Cant wait. Good luck for you!!!!

Thanks! It's nice to know we're not alone!!! :blushing:

Hello everyone. This is my first time commenting, so I hope I did it right lol.

My doctor will send request to insurance 9/08/09 after my appt with nutritionist. I have my surgery date set for 10/07/09 if insurance approves me. Everyone is saying Blue Cross, but they are different from State to State I believe. Anyway good luck to all of us right? I have BCBS of AL, so if any of you do please let me know how it went. Thank you.

Diana

I have Cap Blue Cross of PA I got approved as of Tuesday I hope you hear soon

Hi,, I am waiting on my insurance also, (fep bcbs).. I think it was suppose to sent in today?? I would love to have my surgery sometime in sept. I am not sure of the surgery schedule. My daughter is having a baby in mid Oct, so I want to be up an about for all the grandma stuff. Good luck to all.:w00t: