As of July 1...

I called today to check that status of my appeal, she told me that I was denied  once again because I needed to send in the hand written copies of my 6 month diet- I called the hospital and they told me that was a bunch of *%#@. So I called back the insurance company and they told me that they needed the 2 months of my missing 6 mo diet to complete it. And 2 years of medical history which I sent in yesterday. So, hung up and said*@^*& I'm not taking this run around anymore so I called back and finally talked to someone while I was talking I was looking at the website and it said As of July 1 2009 Blue Cross Blue Shield IL no long requires 5 year medical history or 6 month supervised diet it is now 3 months!!!! But they do still require at least (2) co Morbs! I told the person this and she said yes your right I'm going to resubmit this right now for you, and call back tomorrow I'm sure you'll hear something. So now I can't stop thinking about it and I'm freaking out I'm just so happy because it seems like it's getting easier now for people seeking WLS and it almost makes me wanna cry..even tho I'm not approved. Silly I know but, it's just a blessing.

WOW, that's terrific news for you and many other people.  I can't wait to read tomorrow's update!

Glad you found that little bit of information on their web site.

Which Anthem Blue Cross plan do you have? Mine didn't require any of that stuff.

I know a friend who had BC from another state and had to jump thru major hoops too but mine which is Maine BC was no issues.  I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for you.  Can't wait for the update tomorrow.  IT WILL BE GOOD NEWS!!!!  I know it's hard to think positive right now but try.  

I'm am SOOOO hoping this ALL works out for you!  It's amazing the hoops they make people jump through!  OMG!!!!!!  ALL we want is to get HEALTHY!  You'd think the insurance companies would be LOVING that!!

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!  AND please keep us posted!!!!!!