dustbuster_00

I have BCBS of IL PPO. I am required to have a 6 month diet within the last two years. They say they accept Weight Watchers and Nurtisystem as approved diets. I had been on both previously so I submitted receipts from those. They needed something showing that I have been treated for obesity in the past. I had records sent from another weight loss Dr. who had put me on phentermine for weight loss for three months. Also medical records from my primary physician showing my weight over the past 5 years. I had to see a nutritionist, a psychologist. I had to have blood work done. I had an upper GI and an EKG. I think the blood work upper GI and EKG were more for the surgeon than the insurance. I am hoping that all of my paperwork will be sent to the insurance company this week for approval. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it will be approved the first time.

My first appointment with my Lap Band Surgeon was 1 month ago. Yesterday I knocked out all of my appointments and tests in one day. First was my appointment with the nutritionist. My insurance requires 6 months of diet prior to the surgery. I have receipts from Weight Watcher from the past year as well as Nutrisystem. So, I only had to see the nutritionist once. Of course the insurance requires it, but they do not cover it as a benefit. I had to pay for that 100% out of my pocket. Then I had my appointment with the Psychologist which was very easy. After that I had my blood work done an upper GI and an EKG. I had to pay my portion of all these tests as well. My surgeons office will be submitting to the insurance company this week. I hoping that the insurance company will approve the surgery the first request fingers crossed. Anyone else at this step in the Lap Band Journey? I would love to hear how the process is going.

I am with you. I have tried so many diets Atkins, Weight Watcher, Nutrisystem. Somehow I always seem to go back to my old eating habits. I get hungry watching others eat the BAD foods that I was avoiding. When my weight would plateau I would give up. I am hoping that the band will keep my full and keep me from craving the BAD foods or at least from overeating those bad foods. I am hoping with the additional help with the band, I will lose weight a little easier and be able to work out more with more energy. My surgeon will be submitting to the insurance company this week for approval. I am keeping my fingers crossed. Good luck!