Hello everyone!!

[nursenky9 0]

Hello!! I weight 229.5 pounds and my BMI is 39.4. I have dyslipidemia, joint problems, back problems, and problems with my knees. I have given my physician all my info. 11mo over the past 24 mo supervised wt loss membership to Curves and YMCA. Recommendation from my PCP, and the Pych and nutritional evals. Also labs.

I spoke to my insurance company: highmark bcbs ppo(PA) today and they are saying that for predetermination for lapband it takes 4 to 6 weeks. They told me if it is inpatient it can be authorized over the telephone.

My surgeon will not be back until Tues., July 1, 2008 to sign the paper work. This must be done before the office will contact the insurance.

Anyone know anything about this ins? or what I should do? Wanting to hurry up and get it over with.

Wanting a ring around my belly,

Nursenky9

[plain 12]

Don't know about yout insurance particulars, nurse....But we're glad to have you aboard. Good luck with the red tape.