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Okay I'm wandering if anyone has went through the trouble I have in trying to get my insurance company to approve for me to see a lap band surgeon. I have been trying to get this done since Oct. 08. Went to a weight management program for 8 months per their request. Finished that now they denied me. I appealed it. They sent back saying that I needed to go see a Phych. did that I went on my own to do a sleep amnea test..I have sleep apnea. I did a medical clearance from my primary doctor. Now I have to send that in again to the insurance to see if they approve me to go see the surgeon. I took it upon myself to make me an appointment for the seminar which is scheduled for September 9th. Im getting very anxious and want this done. Does anyone know since doing all this stuff that the insurance company will approve me to see the surgeon and wants I see the surgeon what more do I need to do. Thanks so much for your help.:thumbdown:

I have a question, I was wondering if anyone has went through the trouble I have in trying to get the lap band paid for by there insurance. I have been trying almost a year and the insurance company says that I have no medical need. Well for one I have battled being over weight all my life. I have tried everything under the sun. I even went to a weight management class for 6 months the insurance company had me do. I completed that now there saying that I stil dont meet the requirments. Now they are saying I have to go see a psychiatrist. I dont know exactly what that means, please has anyone had the same trouble as me. Is that a good thing or moving in the right direction with having to go see a psych. HELP:mad:

Thank you I will try doing that. If it isnt one thing its another....wish me luck...

Yes, that is exactly what I was referring too sorry...So is that something that might be positive in order for me to get this done....