PCP is not on board anymore

[Ronnie0422 11]

Hi Ronnie are you doing tge 6mos diet for insurance approval? Also does you insurance require a letter from your PCP? Im asking because Im also doing a 6mos diet for approval, and I finished my 5 appt yesterday and they said after my next appt thats it. They will send paperwork for approval. I was told a letter from your PCP is good but not a requirement. I have BCBS Anthem

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Hey, my insurance requires 4 months for the diet and Friday will be last visit. The letter from the PCP is required also for my insurance approval. I'm going to call the weight management office to see what options I have.

[mjfx2 31]

I am doing my medical weight mgmt through the Dr who is going to do the surgery. Hopefully you don't need to start over, but should you maybe taking that route is an option.

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[Ronnie0422 11]

I am doing my medical weight mgmt through the Dr who is going to do the surgery. Hopefully you don't need to start over, but should you maybe taking that route is an option.

I hope that's an option for me. Good luck on your journey!

[HurricaneU 131]

Good luck. Maybe a second opinion from another dermatologist

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[Loribelle73 19]

I have HS, too. That is one of the big reasons why I want this surgery. I hope you get approved.


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[Ronnie0422 11]

I have HS, too. That is one of the big reasons why I want this surgery. I hope you get approved.


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Same here and I hope you get approved as well. Have you started the process already?

[Loribelle73 19]

Same here and I hope you get approved as well. Have you started the process already?

Yes. I have been approved. My insurance didn't require a letter from my PCP. I told my surgeon about my HS, and he didn't seem concerned. I'm scheduled for Feb 28 and just started pre-op diet yesterday.


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[Ronnie0422 11]

Yes. I have been approved. My insurance didn't require a letter from my PCP. I told my surgeon about my HS, and he didn't seem concerned. I'm scheduled for Feb 28 and just started pre-op diet yesterday.


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That's great and good luck on your journey!

[brooklyn42 9]

If u can get a second opinion n God luck keep ur head up @ the right time u will get it

[fee1972 7]

Wow so sorry to hear this, would have been nice if your PCP came to this conclusion sooner. Why not try getting the letter from your GYN since they would have your medical history(weight) too. Good luck!

[Loribelle73 19]

Any updates?

[Ronnie0422 11]

Any updates?

I had to add another month weigh in. My surgeon said she will speak to me on Friday about my options. I made an appointment to see my gyn and with another PCP for the end of this month just in case. Still trying to be optimistic about it.