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Does anyone know what the difference is between the swedish band they are starting to use here in Michigan and the original lapband (the one with the picture of the lion roaring for hunger on the advertisement is?) Thanks - Patti

I have BCBS of Michigan and all of my things were submitted to them today. Does anyone know how long it will take for approval. I understand that it can sit on the desk at bcbs for up to 45 days if they are backed up with paperwork. But I am curious and anxious. Any input of past experience would be great. Thanks, Patti

Your surgeans office should give you a list of things that need to be done that are required for your insurance company so that they can get paid. You should get the billing code from the surgeans office for the procedure and for the fills so when you call your insurance they know what they are talking about. Your insurance company should tell you anything you need to know and they may send a packet by mail for you too if you can stand reading all that. Myself I find it easier to talk directly to a person. Good Luck. Patti PS- Sorry it took so long for my response. if you have any more questions please feel free to ask. If I know I will be more than happy to help you. Patti

Has anyone heard that there BCBS of michigan changed their supervised diet requirements for the surgery? Did they lower it from a 12 month supervised diet to a 6 month supervised diet? My surgeon mentioned it but he wasn't sure and didnt elaberate too much on it. Any guesses??? I would love to get this aproval sooner than later. Thanks for any responses. Patti :ranger:

:rolleyes:Hurley bariatrics. Dr. Kralovich is my surgeon and I am so waiting for this patiently. I am in Argentine/Linden area just a block south of the Livingston/Genesee County Lines. My BCBS is a ppom and a self pay that we have had for years. My husband kept it from one of his first jobs like 20 years ago. Where did you go thru to have yours? I take my sister in for hers this Tuesday at the Barix in Ypsilanti, alot of mixed emotions for her lately. Well thanks for your reply . Oh, one more thing, do you attend any support groups in the area, I havent been to any but would like to check them out and go with my sister to some too. Thanks, Patti

Does any one know what bcbs of michigan requires from Weight Watchers as far as documentation they require from them to cover the 12 month supervized and documented diet? Thanks. Patti

Does anyone have experience what bcbs of michigan expects as far as the 12 month medically supervised diet? I have record with my primary dr. for the past 12 months and also I have wieght watchers on line but dont know if that is acceptable? And what would they want from my Phsycologist for meetings in the past 12 months in regards to my dieting issues? If anyone can help I would be so happy. I just want to get this done with out much more time passing by. Thanks in advance for any help, Patti:help:

Thanks for your reply it is really helpful. I hope your last 4 months go by fast for you. Do you happen to know what documentation that they want from Wieght Watchers if someone belongs to them. The customer service rep was not sure?? Again thanks. Patti.

Thanks for your reply. I have PPOM. What was the situation with the girl that did not have to wait 12 months? I was on the phone with them today because I need to know exactly the documentation they need so I am not doing too much back and forth action with them. Need my ducks in a row. Thanks and I hope it all works out well for you. Patti