My pcp will not write another letter supporting my case for the band... I'm waiting on approval from Anthum BCBS... I wrote a convincing letter myself and hoping and praying that it works to get me approved... With a bmi under 40 and no other aliments I'm feeling doubtful. I'm so ready for this surgery I can't think about anything but getting approved!!!?trying to stay hopeful.

Stay positive. In the long run it is actually more cost effective for the insurance company to approve the surgery now, than having to cover obesity related ailments later on.

Best of luck. They always make you jump through a million hoops. It is so annoying!!

Thanks so much... I'm really trying to stay positive! I agree and hope BCBS realizes by banding me now they will save in the future. Not sure they think that way but sure makes sense to me!

My bmi was below 40 also but my pcp sent my medical records and a letter stating that my co-mordalities indicated that I needed the band...depending on your age and any other medical issues they should approve you. Best of Luck I hope you are successful.

My pcp will not write another letter supporting my case for the band... I'm waiting on approval from Anthum BCBS... I wrote a convincing letter myself and hoping and praying that it works to get me approved... With a bmi under 40 and no other aliments I'm feeling doubtful. I'm so ready for this surgery I can't think about anything but getting approved!!!trying to stay hopeful.

Gain weight and reapply...

And on top of everything our insurance is changing June 1....if not approved must start over with United Health Care.... Uuuggh!

I have united and they were a breeze

Changing companies might be a blessing in disguise, maybe you can change PCP's also! I've heard of people needing to gain weight since their bmi was under, do what you need to do if you KNOW this is what you want. Be patient and trust God for the best!