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Hey thanks! I actually attended one of his seminars a few months ago and spoke with their office last week. I have an appointment December 5th and am filling out a long packet that I have to turn in. Did you use him?

Hi I am desperately trying to find a surgeon who is In-Network for an Anthem Blue Cross Ca PPO. I live in Ventura County but am willing to travel to the San Fernando Valley if necessary. I can not seem to find a contracted doctor. Blue Cross gave me a list of 30 some odd doctors and I have called 19 so far and have had no luck finding a doctor. Can anyone help me? Oh and Dr. Paya is not In-Network. :thumbup: I had to cancel my appointment.

So what is this nutrition consultation? Was that from the lap band doctor? Did you see your primary care physician at any point in this process? You are so lucky! I will keep you posted as I find out more. Good luck... when do you think you will have your surgery? Oh and I noticed you said called and got the pre auth for the visit. Do I need to do that too? I have no idea what I am doing ha ha ha. My doctor wrote me a prescription and so I just started calling doctors.

Hi... how did you find a preferred surgeon? My work said my PPO was effective as of November 1st but Blue Cross said it still hasn't been processed yet. I am so nervous because with my HMO I got denied THREE times and they kept telling me switch to a PPO... but now I am just sure something will go wrong. My insurance says that I have to pay 20% of everything up to $3000. After that they will pay everything at 100%. So I am planning on financing it at this point. I am 26 and am ready to put on a skirt for once. Let me know how it goes... what was your process?

Hey thanks, I called Blue Cross and they said that they will pay 80% of it and I will pay 20%. They said anything after $3000 they will pay 100%. I really hope that this happens. Thank you.

Hi my name is Kelly and I am 26 years old. I live in Simi Valley, CA and I have been trying to get approved for the Lap Band for almost a year. I have been denied three times with my HMO so I just switched at open enrollment to a PPO. I am not sure what my next steps should be once Anthem Blue Cross switches me over to PPO. My doctor said that as soon as I get the PPO to call her and she will write me a prescription. It is that easy with the PPO. I am wondering though because I have heard stories that it is still difficult to find a doctor. Anyone know of any near where I am at that accept Anthem Blue Cross? What should I do next and how much out of pocket is it?:teeth_smile:

Hi I have had a HMO for the past two years and have tried to get referred for the Lap Band three times and have been denied every time. I just finally filled out the paperwork at work to switch to the PPO. My doctor said as soon as I get my PPO finalized, that I can call her and she will will write me a prescription for the Lap Band. Now that seems so easy. I have had almost a year of discouragement with trying to get the Lap Band. Does anyone know what my process should be once I get the PPO? Anyone know of any doctors in Ventura County or San Fernando Valley? Thanks!