Insurance Gal at Dr.s office

Just talked with my Dr's office (Ins section) and I'm so close as to enough co-morbidities that they are going to submit my whole package instead of just preapproval, so in case they don't approve it I'm not paying for the surgery.  But you know since Tricare denied me I am really afraid Fed BCBC are going to do the same.  I have like 2 out of 3 co-mobidities.  Really worried.  The ins gal said I can call back next Thurs to see if there is any word on the package.  This has really put me down in the dumps.  Jaye Dene

Im sure you will be fine. :) Keep me updated!

Dealing with insurance companies is the worst and waiting seems to take forever, just remain strong and persistent - good luck and hope everything works out.

As a matter of fact it finally did with my stressing I was approved on my BMI alone 40.1.  My date is 19 Feb.  Can't wait.  Thanks for the kind words.  Jaye Dene

Wow!  Good luck with getting the approval!  One of my insurances is BCBS.  They will not touch ANYTHING to do with WLS.  Not even x rays!     But I understand everyone's policies are written different.  Mine just happens to suck!   Let us know what happens! Jeanee

My policy is Federal BCBS.  I am a GS employee at Eielson.  I either had to make it by BMI or by the co-morbidities.  Stress = BMI.  Surgery went ok, I'm down 30 lbs now at 6 weeks.  Dr. Todd said it will go slower as my body knows what is going on this time around.  So I see you did the Lap Band.  How's that working for you.  You look gorgeous.  I still won't put my picture up cuz I don't use makeup and everything is now sagging   See you for now.  Jaye-Dene