Well, I called the insurance today to find out that I was denied again! Last year I didn't have the 5 year weight history- skipped going to the doctor one year......... Resubmitted this year thinking, yes, now I have the 5 years! But wait, now the insurance is saying that I was not diagnosed with high blood pressure until 2011. They are now saying that I have to have the weight history and the co-morbidity for 5 years! Both for 5 years! So, I have to wait until next week until the surgeon's office receives written notification that it was denied. They can then do a peer to peer to see if they can get approval! This is crazy!

I'm so sorry for you...I bet the Doctor will get it oked for you

Is self pay an option for you? Seems like they will always come up with a reason why not to pay.

I had no co-morbidity so I wrote a letter telling the of my Famiky history of diabetes, high BP & heart disease & told them their always preachin prevention...I was trying to prevent following my Family & getting these things! They approved me within the week....worth a shot!

what insurance company do you have?

I had no co-morbidity so I wrote a letter telling the of my Famiky history of diabetes' date=' high BP & heart disease & told them their always preachin prevention...I was trying to prevent following my Family & getting these things! They approved me within the week....worth a shot![/quote']

And I plan to write a similar letter if I am denied! Thanks again Takingcontrol!

Sorry ren0318, I just saw this...I have Aetna. YW sbekch! Hope you don't get denied though!