harleyhottie0612

Paisleypea, Thanks so much for the info. I have asked/commented a few times but dont' get responses thanks again. TTYS smooche

Hello All I am new to the site and I paid $500 to my surgeons office...I have did all the tests but, still have Psych. eval and Nutri. to see in July....My BMI is 36.3 but, I have hypertention, Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea I have BCBS of Maryland HMO (Blue Choice) I did the six month diet...I was wondering if they have you do all these tests which I have done EKG/Echoardiaogram, Chest X-ray, abdominal ultrasound, Endoscopy, Colonocopy, Pulmonary Clearance, Sleep Study why would any Insurance denie you...I haven't been approved yet because I still need the Psyc eval ...Could someone please answer this question or give me some information on this PLEASE!!!! Thanks so much Stacey

Hello seen your post I am going through Stephen McKenna, MD great people great docter ....915 Toll House Ave Suite 303 Frederick Maryland 21701 301-698-5550.....Going through process now have BCBS of Maryland hoping for July lap band....:wink: Thanks Stacey Chaney

Hello What insurance do you have I am hoping for Aug. 2009 surgery just finishing up all the tests??? Good luck on your journey...I too have all the health issues.....with low bmi..Thanks

Hello All, Yes it does stink you have to weight in at a certain amount....I weight 193 at the highest and BMI is 36.1 still having problems getting approved first time I was denied and wasn't going to go through with it ....6 months later here I am again going for my appointment tomorrow hoping I weight in enough to have the surgery ...I even have Type 2 diabetes and was rejected but, let's hope tomorrows appt., goes well....I will keep you posted!!! My Insurance is Carefirst Bluechoice of Maryland anyone else have problems with this Insurance? smooches for now.