DaniGurl87

Banded on 23rd yesterday I'm very sore but trying to move a lot, gas making my stomach tight which hurts the most

Yes- I brought up my insurance policy on the bcbsnc.com website and logged in with my information and this information was in my breakdown of codes and procedures that were covered and these were the specific requirements. No if you were under bmi40 and had 2 comorbids - you were eligible without the history.. But I also called the insurance company and dr.enochs insurance coordinator helped me.

My Doctor is Dr.Enochs and yes depends on your insurance company I have BCBSof NC- my insurance wanted 3 years previous with BMI of 40 or up- I had 2 years 40bmi and 1 year 38bmi... they denied the first time but Dr.enochs office sent in pictures of myself and explanation of why it would benefit my health in the future and they approved the second time. But it all depends on your insurance company and what they want.. Some insurance companies only want your current year bmi. Hope this helps and good luck!

I thought the Single incision was only one cut inside the belly button. That is what my doctor told me.. How did you have 3 cuts? That is what I am having and he mentioned that it has less recovery time due to not all those other incisions to wait around to heal.

BCBS of NC They did not approve the first time-- with these weights and BMI-- they stated they had to be 40 for 2010 and 2011-- for 2 years prior.and I didn't have any comorbids. I was so upset--- 2010-5ft 3in 206lbs 36.5 BMI 2011-5ft 3in 217lbs 36.5 BMI 2012 5ft 3in 226 40.0 BMI --------------------------------------- Then to come to find out the doctors didn't get my correct weight for 2010 which was 5ft 3 in 230-- 40.0 BMI--- They are sending in an appeal and I hope they approve this go around but the doctors office still thinks they will not since 2011 was not a BMI of 40 Can you Appeal for the 3rd time around -- does anyone know? It just makes me upset that i'm considered overweight either way- and i'm just a few points away on the BMI scale last year to be in the approval range- that Just gets me!! Any Help from any one? thanks

BCBS of NC They did not approve the first time-- with these weights and BMI-- they stated they had to be 40 for 2010 and 2011-- for 2 years prior.and I didn't have any comorbids. I was so upset--- 2010-5ft 3in 206lbs 36.5 BMI 2011-5ft 3in 217lbs 36.5 BMI 2012 5ft 3in 226 40.0 BMI --------------------------------------- Then to come to find out the doctors didn't get my correct weight for 2010 which was 5ft 3 in 230-- 40.0 BMI--- They are sending in an appeal and I hope they approve this go around but the doctors office still thinks they will not since 2011 was not a BMI of 40 Can you Appeal for the 3rd time around -- does anyone know? It just makes me upset that i'm considered overweight either way- and i'm just a few points away on the BMI scale last year to be in the approval range- that Just gets me!! Any Help from any one? thanks

My First Consultation appt with the Surgeon is on March 21st 2012. I have completed the paper work. Verified my insurance to see if it's covered and it is!! I have not had any other appointments yet.-- But Friday March 16th I have a physical appointment with my primary doctor. I wanted to let them know that I was interested in lap band.. What questions do I need to ask the doctor? Should I show her my Packet of paperwork I Have to fill out?? After this consultation appt what will I have to do next? I am just curious before I go. Thanks