I just learned today that Unicare HMO has approved me! Last week, they sent a letter asking for documentation of 5 years of morbid obesity (no problem...) plus 18 months of supervised diet. This last is a problem, as they'd told me that I needed 12. I sent them a list of my bmi's taken from my doctor's records showing a 40 pound gain in 8 years (boo!) with the particular weight loss strategy in use at the time, and my sleep study report showing severe sleep apnea. And today they called to say I'm approved! :clap2: :omg: :biggrin1: My surgery was originally scheduled for yesterday, so I'm not sure when they'll do it. The sleep apnea poses a new complication...But at least I'm on my way.

Congrats on your approval. The time will fly by and you be banded before you know it.

Best wishes for a smooth surgery and speedy recovery.

Myra

Hoooray GE MOM,

I am new to the site and also soon My doctor will be requesting approval I have Anthem BCBS and they said I needed 12 mths of trying to lose weight which did not include supervised by a physician so hopefully I will be lucky too....ANY ONE use bcbs anthem?

320--now

180-goal