I do have insurance, in fact recieved a pre-approval for WLS. I just completed all my specialist appointments, and met all criteria. So now I have to wait for Final approval??? Well what was the point of the pre-approval, and why does it take 2 plus weeks??

 Congrats on being approved. Which surgery are you getting (lap band, gastric bypass, VSG)?

submit them all and see what they say. Worst case is a no, but you never know.

Hey Guys

I have my 6th and final visit for my medically supervised diet with the surgeon on Wednesday.  Last month they went through all of my paperwork and thought everything looked good.  I also did had some blood test to check my thyroid levels. So things are moving at a pretty good.

So here's my question.

I have Horizon BCBS of NJ Blue PPO.  Does anyone have this insurance  and has been through this process.  I was wondering how long the approval process was for you.   I have heard that it could take upto 30 days.  Although most take less than 2 weeks. 

I went through this process about 3 years ago and was denied after 6 weeks of waiting.  I was told that at that time that everything had to be mailed which slowed the process. 

Thanks for any info

Bob

Normally the point of that requirement is to show that you didnt just gain the weight and are looking for a quick fix.  Since you have documented weights from more than 2 years ago you should be ok.