I am getting so nervous about the insurance auth. I really thought it was not a big deal. My PCP wrote the referral and they should just say OK. Not that easy, I know.; I just did not realize it was as hard as I am reading about. I was on Qsymia for 6 months while followed and documented by my PCP. I have had all of the notes and the Band referral sent to my insurance already (I know they say at the surgeons office that they will take care of it, but I do not want anything to fall trough the cracks....OK...a lil'bit of a control freak). I am hoping that this will count as the 6 month part, maybe? I thought I was going to be able to get this done by the end of the year, but it appears that will not be happening. I have all these forms to fill out and a questionnaire that I am terrified to do. What if I say the wrong things? Psych eval!?! I knew that this would be happening, but again, what if I say the wrong things?

I am probably stressing too much, too early, but I can't help it. This seems to be taking forever. Maybe because I am excited...nervous...excited...anxious...(repeat and repeat again)

it sounds like you have all the correct fears and anxiousness. it took me almost 2 years to complete everything my doctor wanted. you are absolutely normal. now, take a deep breath and let out slowly

It's not always hard. I went to my seminar and had my band surgery 3 weeks later- I got approval that fast.

Maybe you'll be one of the lucky ones without a problem.

I had approval in 3 days after my surgeons office got my letter from my pcp and surgery 2 weeks later. Relax, it'll happen. Just remember the surgeons office is masters at dealing with the insurance on this and they don't make any money until they do the surgery. As for the psych exam....piece of cake. My surgeon told me this is just a formality that he wished he could get rid of but unfortunately the insurance companies want it. It was a total waste of time but it satisified the rules.