bcbs of illinois????

I have surgery next Thursday. I only lost a few pounds. Per insurance lady as long as you dont gain during the period you should be ok. My doc said i didn't have to lose weight prior cuz I am not that big, just prefers I lose some to help shrink liver! I am ready.

whoo whoo!! congrats.. You almost there! I am 43 BMI cause I am only 4.10 but most folks would never think  I weigh what  I do.  I am bit afraid to lose weight and go below the 40 BMI-
Did youhave to  go see your regular DR before the papers went in?
I went to the psycologist yesturday and more anxious now that I went- and maybe more excited than anything. This would change my whole life- I said if I got the WLS and dropped even 40 lbs I would start putting in for jobs in P-Rico or DC or who knows where. 2012 gonna be my year!
Well take care of yourself until surgery time and let me know how you are doing. Your profile is on private, so soon as you feel good, send a message... praying for ya!
Rose

About the diet: I had to do three months. My surgeon's office submitted me for approval before I had completed this and BSBCIL sent me a letter saying that I had to show FAILURE in the three-month weight loss program. I called several times to clarify (since this isn't in the policy info online), and was told basically, that I could lose some, gain some, but basically, not lose much or anything at all! Totally insane, but I ended up losing and gaining the same 13 pounds in three months, so it worked out okay for me.
Eileen

I have BCBS of Illinois and I think it took about 2.5 weeks to get my approval.  Good luck to you!

Kelli

Hi there,

I habe BCBS IL and was submitted on July 25th.  I called the insurance company on the 27th to make sure they received it.  I called again on Friday the 29th, and they told me it had been approved!  I recommend calling them and checking.  I was able to schedule my surgery for 8/15...

oh wow, thank you for letting me know. good luck to you