HungryMel

i called my ins company yesterday - to be honest, they have no clue what they are talking about. the website is so confusing and i am very computer savvy. I also spoke to my surgeon's office yesterday and discussed this concern. They told me more ppl are being approved then not and i can always appeal. some do get denied even after the appeal but if I dont loose any weight - i shouldnt have a problem. CROSS YOUR FINGERS FOR ME! thanks everyone for all of your help!!!

i dont know how to find out what my coverage says. i read up on HIP covering the band and i read somewhere that they dont require 6 month supervised diet, however my surgeon said i need it. then i read somewhere that if i have no medical conditions - they might now cover. i almost cried tonight when i read that

Hello, i am new to this site. I am in the middle of my Pre-op. In January I will have all the Dr apts completed, from there I can then get a surgery date. I have a few questions and i am hoping I can get some answers here. My insurance is HIP Prime HMO, has anyone ever been denied or has issues with covering the cost of the surgery? Has anyone NOT quit smoking and lied about it? Why would my Dr say he can do one insecion instead of all 6? I was told about 7 days recovery and back to work w/no heavy lifting etc, anyone disagree with that?