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Our insurance approved gastric bypass for a co-worker with no problems.

New Hope, I just received my first denial letter today and I think (hope) what it's saying is the insurance doesn't have all my information and tests. My insurance required a psych eval, nutritionist visit, and some other tests - thyroid, glucose. I had heard they required documentation of 6 months of dieting under a doctor's supervision. I had proof of maybe 3 or 4 mos. at WW. Excess weight is 120 lbs., BMI is 42.5(?). I do have (17 yrs.) hypothyroidism and take synthroid and hope that's not the problem. But to get to the point - why did it take you eight months to get approved? Denise

Hello, I am so green about using any board like yours that I asked Alex for some guidance when I registered. (Idon't even know how to add a smiley face!) I have started the process toward lapbanding and am waiting to hear from my insurance company. Hopefully I will hear soon. I have been reading your board for several months and think you all do a wonderful job. Your success stories and information have been a real help in making this decision. Hopeful1

Thanks all for your help and good wishes. I'll have to print this page so I don't forget the instructions. We are in the eastern foothills of Colorado northwest of Denver. You get used to the beauty but certainly appreciate it. Fairly frequently we take drives in the mountains to remind us how lucky we are. Mostly I love the climate. Not too hot or too cold usually and not much humidity. I'm from back east and think there's beauty anywhere I've been in this country. I love the dancing bunnies and bananas.:banana :banana I look forward to ''visiting'' with you.