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Hi All,

My Dr's office submitted my paperwork to my insurance company Blue Shield last Monday. They came back requesting more info pre and post weight/BMI?

We finally understood they were asking for my info pre and post lap band. I had it placed in 2006 and removed in 2009/2010. I removed it since it just didn't work and we wanted to start a family.

My question is do any of you have any experience with insurance companies denying based upon past failures? I don't feel this should even be an issue for them and not sure why they ate linking into it,so any insight would be great thanks.

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I am RIGHT with you!! I had my band removed in 2014 bc it just did not work. My insurance is also Highmark BCBS.

I have started the process of revision (even thought it's out!).

I am waiting to see how things work out with my approval. ...

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I am RIGHT with you!! I had my band removed in 2014 bc it just did not work. My insurance is also Highmark BCBS.

I have started the process of revision (even thought it's out!).

I am waiting to see how things work out with my approval. ...

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Please keep posted! Wishing you much success!

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I am RIGHT with you!! I had my band removed in 2014 bc it just did not work. My insurance is also Highmark BCBS.

I have started the process of revision (even thought it's out!).

I am waiting to see how things work out with my approval. ...

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I just got approved! I know ull be right up after me!

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So exciting for you!! What is your date?!?

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No date yet...I called the insurance company and I then informed my Dr's office (they have received the approval letter yet). The surgical coordinator is out today..so I'll find our next week.

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