AmandaBelle75

I have Federal BCBS. I had to have 3 months of nutritional counseling, proof of 1 year attempted weight loss, diagnosis of morbid obesity for 2 years prior to surgery and a mental health exam. So far I have had 2 appts with the nutritionist and I have lost 5 lbs following her diet. I have one more appt with her on 3/12/12. The psychiatrist I seen for the mental health exam spreads it out over two appts. My final appt with her is 3/12/12 as well. As soon as the nutritonist and psychiatrist submit their documentation to my surgeon they will then submit it to BCBS. Fingers crossed that it is approved quickly! Lisa, from my surgeons office, says that based on documentation from my PCP that everything looks good and she doesn't forsee any problems with approval. I also submitted a letter from my personal trainer. I'm ready to get this show on the road! However, I am dreading the 10 day liquid pre-op diet... BCBS has up to 30 days to review but it sure would be wonderful if they get it done in a week or less...