Horizon BCBS of NJ nutritionist and physiological part before getting the lap band

aronson333 · August 14, 2008

And you didn't have to wait 6 months for approval? I was told that Horizon made you go through 6 months of weight loss preparation before they would approve you. I would love to get approved sooner - I have a bad back and am in constant pain and am hoping that the surgery will allow me to lose the weight and relieve the pressure on my back before I need back surgery.

jetti · August 14, 2008

I did my 6 month diet with my PCP before I went to my surgeon because I knew that it was required. if you have not done that yet then I am sure you will have to wait. I was not sure what surgeon I wanted to use so during that time is when I did my 6 months as well as my psych and nutritional evaluation so that when I finally picked a surgeon I had everything all set

aronson333 · August 14, 2008

good move - thanks.

gina0922 · August 16, 2008

I did my 6 month diet with my PCP before I went to my surgeon because I knew that it was required. if you have not done that yet then I am sure you will have to wait. I was not sure what surgeon I wanted to use so during that time is when I did my 6 months as well as my psych and nutritional evaluation so that when I finally picked a surgeon I had everything all set

Jetti,

I am right there with you about getting it all done before seeing the surgeon. I will have my last psych appt on 09/02 and the last weigh in at the dr for my 6 month diet on 09/08. My appt w/the wls is on 08/29. I wanted to be completely done but the next appt available was around the third week in September and I didn't want to wait that long. I will take my results from my mamogram, sleep apnea test, pulminologist, gall bladder ultrasound and referral from my pcp with me and just send the rest when it's done and ready. I am so ready to get approved and get my surgery date!