Beth

Awesome!!!! See you on the loser's bench soon!

I was denied by UHC too but for a different reason. I did meet the BMI requirement but didn't have 5 years of physician documentation of morbid obesity. I went to my PPO to talk about writing a letter in support of my surgery. She wrote the letter which included my diet history for the past 5 years, knee pain, previous hypertension, and GERD. The letter was included in the second appeal and I was approved within a week. I think including a letter from your PPO will go a long way in winning. I think insurance companies count on us quitting after the first denial. Don't give up!

Thank you both for your responses...I will check them out!

Hi all...Newbie here so please be gentle. :scared0: I am seriously considering a revision from a lapband to the sleeve and in the process of looking for a surgeon. I called Dr. Nicholson's office today to ask about a consultation and they told me that I needed a current Upper GI and EGB before I could even come in. Is that standard for any Dr. or is this just his office? Any advice/insight is greatly appreciated or any recommendations for a Dallas/Plano area surgeon. Beth