Here is my laundry list of new guy questions:

I do not like going to the Dr's., just a personal quirk. If I am sick I deal with it until I am better. Not smart but, I just do that. An annoying habbit I learned in the Army, don't go on sick call, it screws the rest ofthe squad. Anyway, that poses the problem I think I might have. I am overweight and need this surgery, I realize that, but, I when I go for my consultation/pre-interview I won't have anything in my oersonal doctor's file to subsantiate weight loss attempts, even though God knows I have tried everythingunder the sun for the last 10 years.

Second question, how hard of a problem am I going to have with blue cross, blue shield personal choice?

Third question, anyone have this done in the Philly area?

Last question, does this board count as a support group for anyone? One of the doctors that I am looking into requires two support groups, just wondering if one on-line qualifies as one.

Thanks in advance for any info you all can give.

Sean

Hi Ya Sean !!

You may want to give you insurance company a call and ask them if the cover the surgery and what are the qualifcations for approval. Also give the doctors office that does the surgery and find out what you need to do.. Explain to them that you aren't seeing a doctor at this time. They may have a doctor they know of that gives referrals for this surgery.

Just in case you need a referral from a Primary. You might have to bite the bullet and began seeing a regular doctor.

Good luck with your journey