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Stacybee160---If your new insurance covers lap band (hopefully) why do you think it's doubtful they will approve you? Have you checked into the criteria?

Altolomaguy, You're obviously a GOOD--no GREAT husband and I'm sure your wife appreciates you and loves you just the way you are!!!! Extra pounds and all

Blackbutterfly, Please keep me posted on how things are going. I've had all of the pre-test and lap band solutions called me today to tell me what documents my insurance (BCBS) requires. I want Dr. Benevides to do my surgery. How longs was your process to get certified? What's his pre-op diet?

Has anyone had experience with Blue Cross Blue Shield TRS-Active Care (Teacher Retirement System of Texas?) Please give me your experiences--approved or denied.

SHYTXROSE I'm in Dallas. You said that you were declined by bcbs twice--how long was that process???????????????

Welcome...Where are you having your banding done? Who is your surgeon? I completed all of my "pre-test" to clear me for surgery....and then we'll start the road to insurance approval. I went to Dr. Benevides'seminar. (Surgery Center of Richardson)...I've heard good things about him. Anyone else utilized the Surgery Center of Richardson or Dr. Benevides....What's been your experience?

Hello bandsters!!! I am just beginning the inquiry process for lap band surgery. I have completed all of the prelim test. I am in Dallas and want Dr. Benevides to do the surgery. Has anyone else had experience with him. Please give me your experience. My BMI is 40 and I don't have any comorbid health issues, so I am praying that my insurance will cover the expense. If not, it'll cost $16,000. (Which I don't have:cry ) If you know of anywhere less expensive in Dallas--let me know. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield TRS (I'm a teacher). I'd love hear from you and get some more information.:help: