Approved on State Insurance

Today I recieved noticed that I have been approved for band surgery. I am so excited that the insurance covered the surgery. I was worried they would not due to me missing meetings in the summer. I did not even have the meeting paper filled out but I also started this process before March 19, 2009. I believe the meetings were waived if the Cigna nurse was correct.

I have a few other things I have to to: band class, upper GI, pre-op requirements but they are so close these 3 weeks will fly by or at least I hope so.

Wow, another shbp member approved. I am so happy for you!

Thanks! I was so glad when my husband's school district told us that WLS was covered. I am even more excited now that I am approved and have 3 short weeks before the surgery.

Congratulations on getting approved.  Good luck on your surgery.
Linda

Thanks! I feel like I will need that luck when I start the liquid diet. i did one many years ago and I remember it being horrible. I just keep thinking that there is a purpose behind it rather than straving. LOL

Congrats and  good luck on your journey. We will save you a seat on the loser's bench.

And why does that sound SOO good? LOL Being a LOSER is going to be AWESOME! Make sure to keep my seat warm..

Thanks for the words of encouragement!!

How did you get a surgery date so quick? I got my approval from my insurance company on the 15th,and memorial bariatrics still hasn't called me to give me a surgery date. I called them on Friday to let them know I got my approval letter from my insurance company. They said they would call me back but they never did. I am so happy for you,only 3 short weeks.

Hi Jill,
not sure Jill, they called me the day after my insurance company approved me. I missed the call and was told to call back with some dates for surgery. You should call and ask to speak with Terri. She is the one that schedules surgeris there. She is out Monday but she will be back on Tuesday. 

Thanks! I think it is going to feel alot longer though but I hope to remain busy during these weeks just so I can keep my mind off of it.