Hey Lori! I'm one of the few resident bandsters here! It'll be great to have more company in that aspect, but all of the people here RNY/DDS/band alike are collectively WONDERFUL and supportive. I have made some amazing friends here!
BCBS was like that with me also, it took a week and a half and I got my approval call, Good luck and we are here if you need support, as a matter of fact, you will get it regardsless, I love it here!!!