autumn8516
I also have Anthem PPO. did you have any problems getting approved? how long did it take for to hear back for approval?

Hey Judy,
I am from Alabama. I have completed 5 of my 7 monthly supervised visits before I can get approved. I am starting to get excited!!!!!!

Congratulations on your surgery! Cant wait when that day gets here for me. Please keep us updated on your progress. I look forward to reading your post.

Wow this is taking so long before I will be able to get approved for my sleeve. How on earth does everyone manage to pass the time by? My insurance requires 6 months of supervised physician visits,...

I was just wondering when they tell you when your surgery date will be?

No not yet. I have my 2nd apt next week. I am not sure when they give you a surgery date. I wished they would go ahead and do that so I can have something to look forward to.

Hello looks like we are at the same place in our sleeve journey. I hope time flies by for us both:)

Did anyone here get approved by Anthem Blue Cross Insurance with severe sleep aphea? My BMI it right at borderline and I have just been diagnosed with sleep aphea but I have not had my apt with Dr...

Hi ,
I am also new to the group. Jen i feel the same way you do! I just called the office on March 3rd to start my paperwork and they did a quick questionaire on me and said they would give it to...

I need to know if anyone has used Dr. Schmitt in Birmingham, ALabama for their gastric sleeve procedure?

Thanks.

Hello Everyone,
I am new to this site and I am a question about insurance requirement. I know my insurance will cover Gastric Sleeve procedure if with my BMI being 38 and I know i have sleep aphea...