Has anyone had any luck with Blue Cross/ Blue Sheild of California(ppo) covering the lap-band surgery? My surgen just sumitted my pre-approval and I am waiting got a replay. I am giving them 2 weeks before I start calling them everyday. Thanks Lisa

I am sorry Lisa, but I am in California as well and I have heard that BC/BS will not cover Lap-Band. I have also heard rumors that they are going to stop approving all WLS by 2005. I don't know if there is any truth to the later, but my surgeon has tried on a couple of occassions to get them on board with the Lap-Band and the patient has always been denied. Perhaps an appeal will work, if you do get denied.

I will keep my fingers crossed and hope the best for you.

Unfortunately I was told that same information today from my Dr. office. Somewhere or another I had read that BS had a 20% approval rate for the LapBand, however, I am thinking that will change.

Hopefully one day they will see the light.

What insurance do you have?

I have Blue Sheild of CA PPO.