Question:
Can someone please describe their experience with BS of Calif. PPO Shield Select?

I am waiting for a list of criterion for WLS--here's where I am at--BMI @ 38.7--100# overweight, co-morbs of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, severe joint pain, asthma, stress incontinence, enlarged heart, trouble sleeping (not dx with sleep apnea)--I am building muscle mass for a reweigh in 3 weeks to raise BMI to 40+--does anyone have a story close to mine? Appreciate any answers, comments, etc. thanks everyone--you are all the best!!--Karen    — karen D. (posted on July 24, 2001)

July 24, 2001
Karen, I have Blue Shield PPO Select. I have almost identical comorbities as you although my BMI is 46. It took one week for me to get an approval from the insurance company. They asked for nothing extra so I have to believe my surgeons office did a spectacular job of submitting for approval.My surgery is sceduled for Aug 22nd at Clovis Community Hospital. I don't think you will have any trouble with the insurance co. Good luck to you
   — JEANNE V.

September 28, 2004
I was just denied by BS ppo. My bmi 36.8 and I have very high blood pressure and joint pain. migraine headches. I am going to appeal, but I think the main issue was bmi under 40 .I know if your bmi was 40 or higher you would have no problem getting approved.I am not giving up yet. Good Luck !!! to you with the approval process . If you get denied try again. I am so frustrated but giving up isn't an option.
   — LISA C.