Hey y'all----here's the deal.  I was wondering if anyone has had similar experiences with BCBS of Mississippi.

I live and work in Texas, but my insurance is BCBS of MS because my employer (BancorpSouth) is based out of there.  My surgeon's office sent in all my pre-approval requirement info (psych eval, dietician visit, medical records for the last 5 years showing obesity, i have a BMI over 40, i've done the failed diet attempts by visiting a doctor every month for the last 6 months, met with my surgeon for the first time, etc). 

So.....been waiting almost 3 weeks now, called the insurance.  They told me they don't do approval letters.  All they can do is send the medical policy guidelines to the surgeon and as long as they follow it and I meet the requirements, they'll cover the surgery as outlined in my policies.  It sounds like bull to me because I want them to say beforehand "we approve this.  you've done what you need to.  we'll pay for this."  But the only answer I'm getting is around those words.

Anyone experience anything like this with BCBS??

In this weeks episode we have a FOW with a cute coat, expose the Weight Loss Saboteur, take a look at the week before surgery and introduce you to a self professed Lap Band King!

HIGHLIGHTS

• This weeks “Freak of the Week" is Sirenscry
• Why? Cause she can reach all her 2000 parts.
• We introduce you to our version of the Weight Loss Saboteur.
• The pusher…who pushes the sweets and fattening foods.
• The Underminer…whose negativity is always about.
• The Stuffer, who wants to continue to stuff you with food..
• Sometimes those closest to us becomes our saboteur.
• We give some tips on how to deal with the Weight loss Saboteur.
• So you are down to your last week before surgery? What will it be like?
• You may want to give up caffeine a few weeks in advance.
• Avoid the last meal syndrome.
• Having a stressful week before surgery..is normal.
• We highlight another website for bandsters…Lapbandking.com