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Going to my favorite restaurant (The Peasant and the Pear) for a Spiced Pear Martini and cheese fondue.

Blue Shield California did confirm that if I submit for approval after June 30th, they won't require the 6 month supervised diet. I have a 20% copay, so I will end up paying my maximum out of pocket of $6250 by the time I'm done with all of the pre-surgery requirements and surgery. It's still worth it. I'm counting the days.

The current written requirements for Blue Shield California state 6 month supervised diet is required. I printed the policy in mid-April. Since then, they have added a preview of their Bariatric Surgery Policies that goes into effect June 30, 2015 that seems to imply that the length of time required for the supervised diet is to be determined by the individual doctor and patient circumstances. Does anyone know if the requirement for supervised diet is really changing on 6/30/15? I plan to call Blue Shield on Tuesday to see if anyone can tell me, but my prior attempts at getting phone info haven't been great. I'd be thrilled if I can get approved before the end of the 6 months, but I'd also need to speed up saving money. I think my copay is going to be about $4500.

Maybe we'll end up in surgery at the same time. Good luck with your journey. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Are you participating in their weight loss program to fulfill a 6 month supervised diet requirement? If so, it would be great to meet in person at the classes or at the support group. My 6 months will be done in October, so I'm hoping for a surgery date in November or December before my insurance maximum out of pocket amount resets on January 1st.

I just met with her for the first time, too. I like her and think she is very thorough.