My surgeon's office wouldn't schedule a consultation until we got the approval for that.  They submitted my proof of 6 months weight loss to get that approval, which took about 2 weeks. 
I have my surgical consult and behaviorist appointment on Monday, then they will submit for the final surgery approval.  I was told it could take up to 3 weeks, I'm hopeing it will be faster.  The doctor told me the 1st approval I already got was the hardest one to get. 
So once I get the final approval then I can schedule a surgery date.  At my surgeon's office, they said with Priority Health, they will not schedule a date until they get that final approval.  Should be early august when I get an answer, she said I'd probably get a September date.  I think my surgeron is already booked for the whole month of August. 

Are you approved for surgery ? if yes how long it took you and was the process easy with priority health insurance ?

I had an LBL & brachio done by Dr. Livingston who works out of the Grand Health Partners office here in Grand Rapids. That cost me just over $12k however I believe the quote I got for just a TT and brachio was around $6k. I believe they didn't include the panni part which was like $1,200 because they were going to be billing my insurance for that amount. I've found his prices are very reasonable and he does excellent work. Worth a call to find out if they will do a quote over the phone or maybe a day trip to the west side of the state for a consult.

My sister had BCBS and was not required to do the weight loss period.  She did have to do 2 weeks liquid diet before the surgery (she had the sleeve), but that was a surgeon requirement.  They usually do that to try and shrink your liver prior to surgery.

I have Priority Health and I was required to do the 6 month weight loss period.  They would only waive the requirement if your BMI was really high.  I think it had to be over 50 or 55, I'm not to sure cause I didn't qualify for that. 
I didn't like the idea of the 6 month weight loss period, but now that I've finished it, I'm actually glad I had to wait.  It gave me more time to research my options.  I ended up finding out about the DS about 4 months into my wait, I was originally planning to do the RNY.  I had to switch surgeons since the original one I was going to use doesn't do the DS.  I have my surgery consult on Monday and then I have to wait on the final approval.  Priority Health 1st approves the consultation, then they have to get a second approval for the actual surgery.  I should have an approval within 3 weeks of my appointment, they they schedule the date. 

I need a tummy tuck to. I have blue care network they are like blue cross blue shield. I wonder if they will cover mine. I get infections all the time under there so I hope they cover it. I heard if it is for a medical problem that they cover the tummy tuck. They covered my sleeve so fast no problems with my wls being covered.