tessierose

My insurance allows me to self refer, so after I went to the seminar, I called the surgeon and scheduled my visit. The seminar is a prerequisite of the surgeon, but not necessarily the insurance company. Good luck. Tessie

Welcome to LBT, I have found a wealth of information on this site. I'm waiting on my surgery date, but it should be early January. I'm 46 and have gained and lost millions of pounds!!! I can't wait to have this tool too. Good luck and happy losing. T

Antez, I have BCBS Anthem too. I have done the seminar, a support group and met with my surgeon. He wrote the letter to show medical necessity. I called the insurance company on Friday and they haven't gotten the Dr.'s letter yet, but I asked what the requirements were. She said that the requirements were your BMI and co-morbidities. I don't know for sure, but my fingers are crossed. My surgeon said he thinks I'll be approved within the week. I'll let you know how it goes. I figure, either way, the time will pass and I can be proactive or just keep packing the pounds on. I'm trying to be proactive!

1.What is your current and goal weight?250/150 2.What is your surgery date?I find out today 3.What is your age?46 4.Where do you live?Louisiana 5.Where are you having surgery?Christus St. Patrick Hospital 6.Who is your Doctor?? Richard Shimer 7.Insurance or self-pay? Insurance 8.What was you "deciding factor" for having this surgery? I'm worn out from the struggle! I can lose weight but have so much trouble keeping it off. It's time for me to put myself first for a change! Just wanna see what we all have in common and get to know each other better...

I don't have my date yet, but it will be in January 10. I could have it in December, but will have to have neck surger next year so it makes sense to wait a month an meet my deductible and not have to pay anything for the next surgery. Do you have a date set? I have read some wonderful blogs that I found through this site. I'm looking forward to the journey and keeping up with your progress. Good luck. Tessie:thumbup:

Hi there! I'm around the corner from you in Lake Charles, LA. I'm new to the site too. I just got approved by my insurance and on the 19th of this month will find out my surgery date. I'm so excited, but nervous too. I know I'll have success. I'm worried about the pre op diet though. Any suggestions? Good Luck and I can't wait to read about your success!:drool: