shauns11

Hello, what is VSG?

Hello everyone! I finally found out why I was denied by CIGNA. I was denied because I did not complete the 6 months nutritional part. I have to start that part all over. I did not know that it had to be 6 straight visits. I begin this part again, Dec. 10th. I am looking forward to getting it done. This time, I am using the Lapband doctor's nutritionist. I wanted to have the Lapband before the new year, but if all goes well, I will have it before my b-day.:clap2::whoo:

<p>Hello Freebird,</p> <p>I am waiting to hear from the insurance coordinator at the hospital I will have the surgery at.</p>

Hello all, I was told by the Dr. office that I was denied by CIGNA because the recommendation from my medical doctor was not 6 consecutive visists on weight loss. Any suggestions? Help! Shauns11:help:

:cry Hello all, I am alittle down. I was disapproved 10-29-07. I have faxed the letter to my doctor. There is a new insurance lady in his office. She said she was going to see what she could do. I am praying for a 360. Shaun p.s. Still hopeful!

Good luck! I am waiting for approval from CIGNA. I should know something this week. Shaun

Thank you, Cagstrom for the info. Hopefully I will hear something this week. I am praying for an approval this week. Shaun

Hello Michiganer, Thank you for the info and prayer. I will try and be patient. I have no choice. I called my Dr. office today, to ask if they have heard anything. Well, I found out that, they actually sent my paper work in on Oct. 4th. It was returned to them on Oct. 11th. Dr. office returned it on Oct. 15th with paper work they said they sent to Cigna. Cigna said that they did not receive the fax. I have completed everything. I hope the Dr. office has sent everything need. Oh, I am originally from Michigan. I now reside in Tennessee. Shaun

Thank you for the info. I have been on my journey for about 7 months. I finally completed Dr. visits. My paper work was submitted on Oct. 15. I was told it would take 15 business days before I would know something. Should I call Cigna and inquire? Or should I wait for my Dr. office to call me back? I have waited along time for this. I just don't want to ruin my approval. Shaun