APPROVED!

Good morning everyone. I called the surgeon's office yesterday and they told me that the insurance company approved my surgery. Wow! it only took 2 days to get the approval. Now I can really get nervous. I have my pre-op next thursday and surgery scheduled for the 14th. I just have to maintain my weight. Boy is that a struggle.

Congratulations Catherine on your insurance approval. I too am having surgery this month, the 29th. I got a letter from BCBS this morning that was a copy of one that went to Dr. Graniero's office. It said that they needed other materials to approve the gastric bypass but, when I read further down, I realized the only thing they needed was a letter from my Primary Care Physician stating my physical health and severity of comorbidities. So I'm sure I will hear within the next week that I am approved. I am very excited and can't wait! Are you going to Utica for your operation? I wish you all the best and will be praying for you to have a safe surgery and a quick recovery. Good luck on the losing side! Laura

Glad to hear you're almost there too. Yes Dr. Graber. Be sure to follow-up with you PCP. Sometimes they don't get the message soon enough. Good luck and thank you for your support

Wow there is good news all around on these boards! Congratulations, Catherine! Kristine

Hi Catherine Congradulationon your approval.I know u are so happy and jumping for joy.Good luck and give us news on your journey.Again welcome aboard and congradulation. Smooches Claire

Congrads.... Catherine. Your about to be a loser.

Congratulations Catherine! That is a very big deal. Do make sure your PCP gets on the ball and writes that letter (find out the fax number at the insurance co and have him fax a copy too....the quicker the better). Call the next day and find out if your PCP sent the letter! Be a pain in his/her neck! Good luck! Amy