Roiemorris

I called bcbs and they told me that my medical group has the right to make the decision on how long I must be on a medically supervised diet. I thought of switching groups but I'm worried if I do it will take just as long.

I just started this process. My PCP referred me to the NUT. I saw her today and she told me thAt my medical group (Hammond Clinic) requires I attend 8 months of dietary meetings then they can refer me to the surgeon & then he will submit the request to the insurance. Since it is an *** everything has to go thru the medical group. This is very confusing. I am still not clear who approves the surgery or why I have to attend eight months of classes. My fear is that I will attend the classes and they will turn me down. I am 5.5 tall. I have a BMI of 36.8. I also have high blood pressure & cholesterol, sever arthritis in my back & I am going for a sleep apnea test.

I am going to call BcBS today. I think I have to switch medical groups. Thank you all so much!

Since my PCP gave me a referral the meetings are covered. I wish I had a ppo. But I have an H M O. I called bcbs and they told me it was up to the medical group I am with (Hammond clinic). I think I am going to call back because my friend had surgery today, he had an H M O. He started the process & finished In less then two months