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Hi all,

I am still waiting to hear from Cigna HMO if they will approve the surgery. From reading posts on here, it sounds like it is a tough process. I know one of their requirements is a 6 month activity and diet log. I joined a new gym in January, and kept my own personal diary of food intake, and exercise for that day. I have kept this for 8 months now. Will Cigna accept this, or does it have to start after they approve (assuming that they do). I didn't think to ask the consultant at my initial consultation meeting. It was so much info presented at one time, it was overwhelming! Any info would be great!

Thanks!

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Cigna will not precertify until you've met their requirements. They also do not accept your own personal logs, you must visit a doctor and have your vitals noted. I posted their new requirements here http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f8/cigna-revised-coverage-position-5-15-08-a-63835/

Note that they update this every year, so May of 2009 this may change.

I guess I was one of the fortunate ones, it only took 1 week for them to approve me.

Oscar

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