I got approved, now just waiting on the date!!

Well, my staying on top of everything has paid off. I called Wellmark BC/BS this morning and they told me I have been approved. So I called the center for weight reduction and they didn't know about it yet, hadn't checked their faxes yet. So Susan is going to get back to me later today so we can schedule a date. I asked if she thought I could still get in this month and she said she thinks so. So, I'm am just sitting by the phone and waiting for her to call me back. She's gotta make sure all the i's are dotted and the t's are crossed. I would like to have it on the 20th, if they operate that day. That way I'd be home by Christmas. Any day that week would work for me, even the next week is fine. Getting in this month would be such a blessing for us, because we could avoid a new year's medical deductible. That would help us financially so much. The facility fee is covered 100%, but the surgeon's professional fees are subject to the deductible. Then insurance will pay 80/20 on him. At least the hosp. is paid completely. And all these visits to the weight reduction center have been billed as facility charges and have been no cost to me. Same with the sleep study. That cost $2000 and insurance paid it all, because it was technically a night in the hospital. Just sitting by the phone now......

Jean, Congratulations!!!! Wow, I bet that is a load off your shoulders!! Good insurance is such a wonderful blessing that often is taken for granted. I am soooo happy for you!! Now, we will just be sitting by the puter waiting to hear your date.......... God bless, Andrea

Hi Jean I just sent you an email about the pro-stat!!! Just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS and hang in there before you now it that phones gonna ring!!!!! Best of Luck to you, Debi

Dear Jean Congratulations on your approval !!!!!! Isn't it a wonderful feeling to know it's finally actually going to happen!!!! Best of luck, as you start thr most exciting part of your journey!!! Keep us posted!!! DeeAnn R.

WOOOHOOOO!!! I am so glad to hear it is working out the best!!!! It is scary someitmes......but things always end up turning out how they are supposed to!!! I am SO happy for you!!! keep us updated, Take Care and good luck Jesi