I just saw my lap band surgeon yesterday and have bcbs il ppo. I have been under my gen dr's care for the past 18 mos for COPD, severl sleep apnea, RA and gerd. I have decided to do lap band. I have scheduled the req tests and will be done by 4/7. I have also had most of the req testing prior as they were test that dr just orderd. However, the dr told me to contact bcbs and see what their requirement is, usually 6 mos supervised diet. I contacted bcbs and they need my surgery date before anything else...i can't get a surgery date until I know what their requirement is...big circle jerk... I am hoping to speak to one of the nurses tomorrow who deals with the insurance end..I am hoping I do not have to wait the 6 mos as I have been closely medically supervised for other reasons. We'll see. Tomorrow the Quest continues
