Just waiting now

I haven't been on here for a long time.  I've been slowing going through the 6 month supervised diet.  Dr. LaMasters office just sent the paperwork to the insurance company Friday.  I'm so nevrous and the waiting is killing me.  It's so close I can feel it. I want this so bad.  I'm nevrous that I'll be denied because I gained weight almost every month since I started the diet.  Laura said it could take 4 to 6 weeks. I'll go crazy by then.  Has anyone on here every actually had to wait that long for approval?

I have BC/BS insurance of Iowa.  They have a 2 week turn around.  I, too, am waiting.  They are running just a bit behind.  I should hear this week.  My paper work went in March 18. 

It's hard isn't it?  It's only been three days for me and I'm going crazy.  Good luck to you.  How long has this whole process been for you?

I went to my orientation session January 4th.  Then began the process at the bariatric center Feb. 1st.  They faxed my paperwork to the insurance company on March 18th and approval was given on April 4th.  That has been my journey. 

Contratulations on being approved.  Are you having RNY or lap band?  I hope my journey ends that well and that quickly.  Have you scheduled a date for surgery yet?

I am having RNY on May 12th. Yes, the waiting is difficult.  I used the time to research, ask questions, and search within to be sure, as sure as one can be, that this life changing decision was right for me and my cir****tances.  It is valuable time and you can use it to your advantage.  I started a journal and periodically I write my thoughts down.  Life is too precious just to sit back and let life go on while we wait.  Blessings as you proceed.