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I got a call back from the my dotors office. My insurance requires a 6 month medically supervised diet, before I can be authorized for surgery. I am still optimistic. I have been on diets before but never one prescribed by my doctor. This time will allow me to save more in my health savings account. Maybe this diet will even takes some weight off :lol:. Thanks for all the responses to my first post, the support is great.:biggrin1:

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Your right,

That's a great positive way to look at things. You'll get a great headstart and lose some weight preop. My insurance is Anthem BC/BS PPO and they told me the same thing and I was just too impatient and went to Mexico. So far after fills and long 10 hour drive for fills and 2 overnights stay each time I'm quickly approaching the 20 grand out in cash so far so good for you. Good luck on your upcoming surgery, you will love your band.

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Your right,

That's a great positive way to look at things. You'll get a great headstart and lose some weight preop. My insurance is Anthem BC/BS PPO and they told me the same thing and I was just too impatient and went to Mexico. So far after fills and long 10 hour drive for fills and 2 overnights stay each time I'm quickly approaching the 20 grand out in cash so far so good for you. Good luck on your upcoming surgery, you will love your band.

WELL I WAS JUST TOTALLY UPSET. I WENT TO A SEMINAR 3 DAYS AGO. I FILLED OUT THE PAPERS FOR THE DRS, TO CONTACT MY INSURANCE. THE LADY AT THE SEMINAR SAID SHE DID NOT THINK BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD (PPO) HAD A DIET REQUIREMENT. SO I WAS THINKING I COULD GET IT DONE SOONER.

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WELL I WAS JUST TOTALLY UPSET. I WENT TO A SEMINAR 3 DAYS AGO. I FILLED OUT THE PAPERS FOR THE DRS, TO CONTACT MY INSURANCE. THE LADY AT THE SEMINAR SAID SHE DID NOT THINK BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD (PPO) HAD A DIET REQUIREMENT. SO I WAS THINKING I COULD GET IT DONE SOONER.

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And what happened? I take it that your ins co DOES have a diet requirement? You didn't say what the problem was in your post.

I would never take the word of someone who worked in the MD's office. I listen to their experience to guide me as to how long it may take to hear and how often they get approal the first time around, etc... But I always advise folks to call you ins co yourself and ask them what thier requirements are for Adjustable Gastric Banding. And then have them send those to you in writing.

I have a 12 month MD supervised program requirement, I've been working on it for 14 months now. It is a long road, but you can make it through anything!!

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