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Hello, I wasn't really looking forward to 6 month medically supervised weight loss program. What I've learned from reading the blogs and meeting with the nutritionist and nurse is that the goal of the program is not necessarily for you to loss weight or to simply get insurance approval. Although both would be great, the real goal is to get you to change your habits, behaviors and mindset to prepare you to be successful post-op. My realist attainable goals between now and my next appointment are to drink strictly water, no sugar and no fast food. Sound ambitious, I know. Good luck me:tt2:

Hello, I wasn't really looking forward to 6 month medically supervised weight loss program. What I've learned from reading the blogs and meeting with the nutritionist and nurse is that the goal of the program is not necessarily for you to loss weight or to simply get insurance approval. Although both would be great, the real goal is to get you to change your habits, behaviors and mindset to prepare you to be successful post-op. My realist attainable goals between now and my next appointment are to drink strictly water, no sugar and no fast food. Sound ambitious, I know. Good luck me:tt2:

I have BCBS TX. They require 40 BMI or commodities. Documentation for previously weight loss attempts in the last 2 years, doctor stating surgery is medically necessary. I'm just wondering what documentation to include??

I have only finished the Dr's consult. I am scheduled for the Psych eval on Saturayda, February 7th. After that my Dr's office with submit my information to the insurance company for approval. Just wondering what to include with the information so that I don't have to complete the 6 month medically supervised diet.

Hello, I was wondering what exactly you submitted to your insurance company in order to not have to complete the 6 month diet. Can you send me your letter if you wrote one? Please be specific I need as much help as possble thank you.

Hello, Has anyone out there been approved through BCBS TX Anthem who did not have to complete the 6 month medically supervised diet plan? If so how? What type of documentation did you provide to the insurance company? Any advice on what type of documentation I should include Please be specific

Hello, Has anyone out there been approved through BCBS TX Anthem who did not have to complete the 6 month medically supervised diet plan? If so how? What type of documentation did you provide to the insurance company? Any advice on what type of documentation I should include Please be specific

Thank you Good Sir. I have read an abundance of information about this procedure and completely understand that it is a "Tool." Read forums, websites, no books, attended seminars, yes I am very informed about the procedure, possible complications, etc... You have to eat healthy and exercise, I understand that. BCBS TX still requires the 6 month medically supervised weight loss sessions. Psych Eval, not a problem to complete.

:thumbup: Went to meet Dr. Scott on Tuesday, made 41 BMI, thank Goodness. Now I have to complete Psych Eval (scheduled in 2 weeks) and compile all of my medical records showing all of my medically supervised weight loss attempts and send to doctors office. Feeling optimistic

Went to meet Dr. Scott on Tuesday, made 41 BMI, thank Goodness. Now I have to complete Psych Eval (scheduled in 2 weeks) and compile all of my medical records showing all of my medically supervised weight loss attempts and send to doctors office. Feeling optimistic

Hello, I am interested in the single incision lapband procedure. I am scheduled to meet with Dr. Scott on Tuesday, January 19th. I wanted Dr. Scott originally, he wasn't available until February so I choose Dr. Islam. My appointment with her was canceled because she had to perform surgery on the day of my appointment. I asked who else was available a fortunately for me Dr. Scott was, Praise the Lord, wonderful how that worked out. Anyway, how are you doing since the surgery? How long was your recovery? How soon where you able to return to work?

Has anyone had their surgery at UT Southwestern-Dallas? I am interested in the single incision surgery and am considering Dr. Daniel Scott and Dr. Homero Rivas.

Has anyone had their surgery at UT Southwestern-Dallas? I am interested in the single incision surgery and am considering Dr. Daniel Scott and Dr. Homero Rivas.

Hello, I am starting the LAP-BAND® process. Thank goodness we changed insurance companies from Aetna to Blue Cross Blue Shied Texas (BCBS TX). Aetna did not approve me now I am going through BCBS TX.I would have never been approved through Aetna, no co-mobilities and BMI only 40 for the last year. Looking to have surgery at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center-Dallas. Changing insurances was a huge blessing. From what I have read UT-Southwestern are pioneers in lap banding. They performed the first LAP-BAND® procedures in Texas and they have single incision surgery available. What a great option. Called hospital to set up consultation, hopefully they will schedule consultation sometime this week (January 3, 2009.) Trying to speed up the process as much as possible, even trying to contact nutritionist at UT-Southwestern to look into surgery requirements like 6 month diet. Anyway that for having me on this forum, looking forward to hearing all of your stories and advice. Age: 27 Height: 5'9 Weight: 270 BMI: 40 Co-morbities: None Hospital: UT Southwestern Dallas Doctor: Unknown Goal Weight: 150-170:thumbup:

Hello, I am starting the LAP-BAND® process. Thank goodness we changed insurance companies from Aetna to Blue Cross Blue Shied Texas (BCBS TX). Aetna did not approve me now I am going through BCBS TX.I would have never been approved through Aetna, no co-mobilities and BMI only 40 for the last year. Looking to have surgery at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center-Dallas. Changing insurances was a huge blessing. From what I have read UT-Southwestern are pioneers in lap banding. They performed the first LAP-BAND® procedures in Texas and they have single incision surgery available. What a great option. Called hospital to set up consultation, hopefully they will schedule consultation sometime this week (January 3, 2009.) Trying to speed up the process as much as possible, even trying to contact nutritionist at UT-Southwestern to look into surgery requirements like 6 month diet. Anyway that for having me on this forum, looking forward to hearing all of your stories and advice. Age: 27 Height: 5'9 Weight: 270 BMI: 40 Co-morbities: None Hospital: UT Southwestern Dallas Doctor: Unknown Goal Weight: 150-170:thumbup: