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WOW, just got my approval yesterday. they called me this morning to tell me my surgery date is 07/19/07!! I start my 2 week pre op today! Please tell me this 2 week diet aint so bad...I dont even care, Im ready for this change!! I am so excited I could bust!!!!:clap2:

From my expierence it can be way sooner then 5 months, thats what I was told also. I have a 35.5 BMI, with Rheumatoid Arthritus.Polycistic Ovaries, with blood pressure issues. I got 2 letter of recomendations (one from Primary, the other from Rheumatologist) and a medical evaluation. I have PHCS insurance through my husbands work. Things move quick (especially if you call and bug the crap out of them on a daily basis, checking to see if your approved) Im surprised how fast it did get approved.

:clap2:WOW, I am appoved. It took less then two months to get everything done, and now Im approved. May 4th- got weighed, watched seminar (35 bmi) June 18th - phychiatric evaluation July 5th- APPROVED I am just waiting to find out my surgery date. I am so excited about this, its scary. I'm SO SO ready for a new life!!!!:clap2:

<p>Okay so May 3rd I did orientation. </p> <p>June 18th I have my evaluation.</p> <p>Today I sent off 2 letters of medical necessity.</p> <p>They said that they were turning everything into my insurance first thing in the morning. i have PHCS insurance. Any ideas?</p> <p>I am so excited.</p> <p>Im even excited about the 2 week pre op!</p>

Congrads!! I havent got that far yet. I just sent in my letter of necessity today. that is the last piece they need to file my insurance...Oh a July surgery would be just peachy!!

My husband has PHCS insurance does anyone know if they often cover the lapband? I have a BMI of 35.5 and i know the insurance wants a letter of necessity and a psychiatric evaluation. What kind of questions will I be asked during this evaluation? Any advise?

My husband has PHCS insurance. So far I know that you have to have a medical necessity and a psychiatric evaluation. Does PHCS often cover this procedure? (BMI 35.5) and what is some advise in talking to the psychiatrist?

any help out there?

Hi, my name is Michelle. I live right outside of Nashville TN. I have just started the procedure to get banded. I went to Dr Mortons office yesterday, filled out paperwork, gave insurance information and got weighed. I am 5'2 and weigh 197. They said my BMI was 35.5. Can I get such a surgery with a BMI that low? I have been on numerous diets only to gain back what I lost. I have rhuematoid Arthritus so maybe they will count that in as a factor. Anyone have a similar story? I also am wandering how long it may be till my surgery. Love the Forum!!!