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09-23-2006, 06:14 PM
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| Newbie |  Waiting for BCBST to Approve insurance I have done all testing, seen doctors that was required. I even attended two diffferent programs- Succeed-which was a class that prepare you for the Gastric Bypass Surgery by teaching you about you eating habits, Before and after surgery, what and when to eat, the surgery in great detail, we tried the different foods for each stage of the surgery to find out what we will like and not like(this was a great experiences, YA RIGHT!!) Had to exercise 3 days a week, and attend classes one day a week for 12 weeks. I also just completed a Medically Supervised Program with my Doctor and Nutritionist for 6 months, which I had to get use to, but I lose some weight, but gain some of it back. My Doctor and Surgeon office have sent my paper to BCBST for Approval. So what I am waiting for is a APPROVAL from them soon. Because I am ready to start my new life. I am going to bug them until I get approved for my surgery. I am planning to have my surgery in October. What can I do to get a fast approval? Help !!!!!   |
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09-23-2006, 06:35 PM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: May 2006 Location: South Carolina
Posts: 372
Weight Statistics July 11,2006 Start Date:
July 11,2006 Surgery Date:
Height: 235 lb Start Weight:
132 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
103 lb Weight Loss:
-3 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.829787234 % % Lost:
July 11,2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 41 BMI Start:
22 BMI Current:
22 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | Congrats on getting started on your new life. You have already taken that first big leap! There is really not much just keep checking with your insurance and your doctor's office! Welcome to the boards you will find this a great place for support and info! Sounds like you are off to a great start! |
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09-23-2006, 10:06 PM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: currently Texas but it's not my home
Posts: 227
Weight Statistics 08/16/06 Start Date:
08/16/06 Surgery Date:
Height: 290 lb Start Weight:
199 lb Current Weight:
166 lb Goal Weight:
91 lb Weight Loss:
33 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.3793103448 % % Lost:
12/31/2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46 BMI Start:
33 BMI Current:
26 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Since I work for an insurance company I can offer you a couple of suggestions. I would call them on a weekly basis and ask them the status of your preauthorization. Ask them specifically if there is anything in the records sent that needs to be added to or if they will need add'l documentation. Approval our our site usually takes 4-6 weeks. Good luck with your surgery...it will be here before you know it! |
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09-23-2006, 11:34 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southeast WI
Posts: 1,948
Weight Statistics 5/17/06 Start Date:
Height: 365 lb Start Weight:
225 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
140 lb Weight Loss:
65 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.3561643836 % % Lost:
|  Good for you on crossing all your t's and dotting all your i's. Not sure if there is anything that you can do, Bren knows all about that stuff. It's a cool feeling to know your already to go though, isn't it? Good luck and let us know what happens. 
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09-24-2006, 07:21 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,755
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass    | Welcome to the boards first off and wow on all you have done so far in getting this process going. I had empire blue shield blue cross PPO and was approved in less then 2 weeks. MY surgeons office handled it all and it was a pleasure. I know its different for everyone. Ill keep my fingers crossed for you and if all else failed there is an insurance ebook available on the site here which you might find useful! HUGssssss
__________________ LISA  http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass  |
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09-26-2006, 02:41 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, USA
Posts: 2,495
Height: | Welcome to the boards. I hope that all goes smoothly for you and your approval. It sounds like you are pretty prepared and that things will transition smoothly. Janae |
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