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Just to let you know keep trying. I have been told for the last 6 weeks by UHC that they don't pay. I spoke with a rep. Tuesday who now says they pay 80%. Now both my primary and secondary insurance both say they will pay. I am in the waiting stage now. I hope to hear in the next couple weeks. I am very nervous they will change their minds again. Good luck to you and don't give up. JP

I just spoke with my insurance co. who 6 weeks ago said they do not pay for lapband surgery. Well guess what? They do pay and so does my secondary. :omg: Gee the next thing you know they will be fighting over who will pay for me. Thank goodness the Dr. I choose is a PPO for both plans. I can hardly believe it. I keep thinking I will wake up and nobody will pay. The insurance Co. said I should know in 30 days. I hope I dont' go crazy between now and then. JP

Yes I weigh 217. I am only 5 foot 1 inch with a BMI of 41.6. I also have other cormorbid conditions. The doc. said I meet all of the requrements. What is your BMI? Do you have any other conditions? Good luck, and please keep posting. JP

I am so happy for you. It is true good things happen to those who wait. JP

I thought things like that only happend to me. Keep in mind your time is soon and this too shall pass. good luck. JP

Thank everyone. I plan to call them back on Monday. I will try to be charming lol. I know 30 days is not long, but I am so nervous . I want what I want and I want it now. Wow that sounds selfish. I am going to have a frozen drink and ponder that. JP

Thanks I will try to stay busy, but my mind keeps wandering off. JP

I just spoke with my primary insurance and they are now saying it may be 30 days before I get a denial letter to give to my secondary insurance. The senondary insurance is a slam dunk, but must have his letter first. I just had to vent what in the ?#@@ is so hard about writing a letter. They should be greatful they don't have to pay! Has anyone else out there had this problem? JP:omg:

I saw the Dr. yesterday. He said I meet all of the standards and all I have to do now is wait. What torture. The nurse said I am way ahead of the game by providing all of my files, getting letters, seeing psychologist, and dietician. She said Blue Cross usually takes two weeks. My primary ins. will not pay at all and I am waiting on a letter stating that so Blue Cross can do their thing. I feel so helpless not knowing. I wish the process could be faster. JP:phanvan

I have Blue Cross & Blue Sheild of IL. They pay 90% if you meet the requirements. My Dr. assured I meet them. I saw him yesterday 5-17-07. Now all that there is to do is wait.

Thanks, i need all the help I can get. Wow 92 Lbs. that is great!

I saw the dietician yesterday and all went well. Thursday May 17 I see the surgeon. Then the waining begins. I can only hope I have all of my T's crossed and I's dotted. This site has been very helpful to me, I feel like we are all friends. I will let you all knowwhat the Dr. says.:youcandothis:

That is great! I can hardly wait untill this Thursday I finally get to meet with the Dr. I dream of getting new pants.

Good luck I hope all goes well for you. What is the deal with the lexapro? I take that too.

I also have United Health Care and they said it is not a covered charge. I am lucky because my husband has Blue Cross & Blue Sheild of Illinois and it does cover. However, the psy. evaluation, blood work, dietician, EKG and so on should be covered by United. Please do not give up. I have read they give loans with low interest rates. Good luck!

Blue Cross & Blue Sheild of Illinois the PPO type

:clap2: I had my psy evaluation today and all went well. I am so excited. I see the dietician on monday. So far so good with the insurance. Hope they don't pull any last minute tricks. I never realized there would be so much work involved in getting ready for surgery.

I was out with friends one evening and a man approached me. He said I don't mind your weight I like big girls. I was blown away. First of all I am married and was not looking to hook up secondly, after that who on earth would have gone with such a person? Also I was working in my flower garned one day when a car of teenagers drove by and one of them yelled hey big butt. I still hate working in the front yard.

Good luck and thanks for the input.

Does anyony out there have Blue Cross & Blue Sheild of Illnois? I spoke with them and they said the criteria was height, weight, Dr. orders, BMI, Thyriod test, psy. consult, and diets I have tried in the last year. This sounds too easy what is the trick? I have already completed their list, but do not want to get my hopes up too high.

I attended a siminar a year ago. I am now finally ready. I have a psy. evaluation 5-10-07. Surgery consult on 5-21-07. I have gathered up 10 years worth of records and have letters from 3 physicians. I have reflux, both knees replaced, insomia, depression, anxiety attacks and high colest. Is it totally necessary to see a Dr. for 6 months for weigh ins? Also can I see any dietician in my area or did your Dr. set this up? Thanks, JP

How much time do you need to be off work?

I am still in the paper work stage and have my first appt. with Dr. Clark May 21, 2007. What is PB? It does not sound good.

I am very new at this. Does anyone know Dr. Clark of Premier Bariatric in Indianapolis? Please reply!

Helloto all. I too am in the learning process. My first consult is May 16 in Carmel IN. Can someone tell me how long it usually takes to get the ok? I have both my insurance and my husband's. I have a few medical problems due to my weight. All info will be apperciated. PS I live in Terre Haute is there anyone else out there?