Pre Op Testing Done Waiting For Insurance Approval
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My first appointment with my Lap Band Surgeon was 1 month ago. Yesterday I knocked out all of my appointments and tests in one day. First was my appointment with the nutritionist. My insurance requires 6 months of diet prior to the surgery. I have receipts from Weight Watcher from the past year as well as Nutrisystem. So, I only had to see the nutritionist once. Of course the insurance requires it, but they do not cover it as a benefit. I had to pay for that 100% out of my pocket. Then I had my appointment with the Psychologist which was very easy. After that I had my blood work done an upper GI and an EKG. I had to pay my portion of all these tests as well. My surgeons office will be submitting to the insurance company this week. I hoping that the insurance company will approve the surgery the first request fingers crossed. Anyone else at this step in the Lap Band Journey? I would love to hear how the process is going.