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Hey everyone I started my process for WLS in October, I have 2 more visits to meet the requirements for my insurance. I'm looking to get the vsg by the end of next month or March. When I started the process I switched my insurance and my primary care doctor as well. Does anyone know if that would be a problem for the refferal? We talked about it and she agrees this would help me a great deal. I'm in the process if getting my old records transferred so she can look them over. Just not sure if she states that I've been under her care only for a few months would raise res flags. Thanks in advance

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It should not be a problem if you changed your primary doctor. Usually, insurance companies want doctor-documented visits/weigh-ins for a certain amount of months; it doesn't even have to be a primary, just as long as they are a doctor (my Neuro sent in my papers).

Now with insurance, I'm not sure if that would be a problem. Just make sure your new insurance has the same (or about the same) requirements in order to be qualified for the surgery.

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Yea my insurance policy has the 4 documented visits along with a letter of recommendation from your primary doctor. Seems like everything should be ok. Thanks for the response!

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You're very welcome! Good luck! :)

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