Beth

Hi all...Newbie here so please be gentle. :scared0: I am seriously considering a revision from a lapband to the sleeve and in the process of looking for a surgeon. I called Dr. Nicholson's office today to ask about a consultation and they told me that I needed a current Upper GI and EGB before I could even come in. Is that standard for any Dr. or is this just his office? Any advice/insight is greatly appreciated or any recommendations for a Dallas/Plano area surgeon. Beth

Awesome!!!! See you on the loser's bench soon!

I was denied by UHC too but for a different reason. I did meet the BMI requirement but didn't have 5 years of physician documentation of morbid obesity. I went to my PPO to talk about writing a letter in support of my surgery. She wrote the letter which included my diet history for the past 5 years, knee pain, previous hypertension, and GERD. The letter was included in the second appeal and I was approved within a week. I think including a letter from your PPO will go a long way in winning. I think insurance companies count on us quitting after the first denial. Don't give up!

Thank you both for your responses...I will check them out!