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I have several questions if anyone can help. Can a Obgyn be used instead of my primary. Primary care physican said he would support me but didn't seem to thrilled. When I went to my Obgyn he couldn't have been more thrilled. He said it would be up to my primary but he would write a support letter. I think my insurance company stated in their benefit section that a obgyn would count. So I guess my question would be instead, is it wiser to use the primary or obgyn.

Also during the six month waiting period what are some good points for the doctor to include in each months "statement". I'm barely in there with the BMI. What about the surgeon?

Lastly, anyone know a good Doctor to use in Jacksonville Florida? Thanks so much for those who are willing to help those of us with so many questions. Thanks, Sharon

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I was denied by BCBS the first time through and my BMI was 35.1. I appealed - I wrote 2 letters from me, then asked my GYN, GP, Gastrointerologist, and Podiatrist to all write letters of support. They all did. Then my surgeon wrote his own and we submitted it as one big packaged and I was approved. One thing, I ate like there was no tomorrow during the time when I was gathering the letters (for some docs it was like pulling teeth to get them, but I just kept calling). Anyway, by the time I wrote my letter, my BMI had climbed to 36.7 which also helped me get approved.

If you end up needing letters, PM me and I'd be happy to share mine.

Good luck to you!

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What kind of input did you GYN have towards your surgery? My GYN is an absolute dream of a Dr. and he would do ANYTHING that would support me in this process. We even discussed my weight at my last visit, and he was very excited for me when I told him about trying to get banded. Therefore, this topic has peaked my interest greatly.

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