ldgayle27

BCBS of NJ is very difficult. I have been trying with them for over 2 yrs with 2 denials, however, at present I am appealing. My BMI when I applied was 39.9 but they denied me anyway. I then reapplied and my BMI was 40 but b/c my BMI for 1 of the 6 month dieting monitoring program dropped below 40 they denied me; eventhough I have thyroid disease, shortness of breath and amenorrhea, etc. i appealed and am presently waiting for a decision because now I have hypertension and have become a bit depressed, plus recent blood tests my doctor did shows I am post menopausal at 27, among a lot of other findings. They are very hard to get approved with but I am keeping my fingers crossed. Goodluck, maybe you will be much luckier than I was.

Keep trying Suzanne! It must feel amazing to lose as much weight as you did. I myself have been trying to get this surgery done for almost two yrs now and I have been denied twice. Right now I am looking to appeal but was told I had to write a letter. I am not sure where to begin because I want to make it so good that once they read it, it will be a yes. I just found out today from my doctor that I have hypertension now and I have also been getting thse horrible tension headaches. I am so frustrated. I will keep trying. Great job on your loss - Lisa

Hi guys. I am looking for some help! I was recently denied for the second time for lap band surgery and I need to write an appeal letter but I am not sure what details I should put in. Does anyone have a sample letter that got them approved that I can I can use? Please help, I am so desperate.