I'm so depressed! Don't I deserve a 2nd chance? The removal of my band was approved but the bypass denied. So if I have the band removed, I'll gain a bunch of weight and then where will I be? I've already gained 11 pounds just since all of the Fluid was removed from the band. I am beside myself. I don't have the kind of money to self-pay. Should I fight this? I'm told I need 6 month weight loss documentation -- but the only thing I have are invoices from Nutrisystem where I tried them for 2 months approximately 6 months ago. Will that qualify? I just don't know what to do. Any advice?

I did the Dr's Diet for 6 months and was approved the program is called Dr's diet hope they have it in your state good luck! ????

Still waiting. Appeal was filed with UHC 10 days ago. The waiting is KILLING me.

I know! They have 30 days to reply and the sure do take the 30! At least your in the home stretch!

That's exactly what Kelley told me this morning. They really like to make one suffer!

Whenever you feel a flare up see your dr.....document everything.

DENIED AGAIN! ANOTHER APPEAL! Kelley wasn't surprised. It seems my records were reviewed by a PLASTIC SURGEON!!! Duh!!!

Bobbi, is this with the weight loss advocates?

Bobbi, is this with the weight loss advocates?

Yes. But now we move to the next step. I will not give up, nor will the Lindstroms! So happy to have them in my corner. Without them I would not have pursued this--wouldn't have known I had the choice.

Edited August 31, 201510 yr by Bobbe Schu

I was just approved!! I'm so happy!

Bobbi, is this with the weight loss advocates?

Yes. But now we move to the next step. I will not give up, nor will the Lindstroms! So happy to have them in my corner. Without them I would not have pursued this--wouldn't have known I had the choice.

maybe its the third time is a charm thing. I wouldn't give up either. I was prepared to contact the Lindstrom group if I wasn't approved.

Bobbi, is this with the weight loss advocates?

Yes. But now we move to the next step. I will not give up, nor will the Lindstroms! So happy to have them in my corner. Without them I would not have pursued this--wouldn't have known I had the choice.

maybe its the third time is a charm thing. I wouldn't give up either. I was prepared to contact the Lindstrom group if I wasn't approved.

Congratulations! I am so very happy for you! Do you have a date yet?

This is ridiculous!What is your insurance again?

Bobbi, is this with the weight loss advocates?

Yes. But now we move to the next step. I will not give up, nor will the Lindstroms! So happy to have them in my corner. Without them I would not have pursued this--wouldn't have known I had the choice.

maybe its the third time is a charm thing. I wouldn't give up either. I was prepared to contact the Lindstrom group if I wasn't approved.

Congratulations! I am so very happy for you! Do you have a date yet?

Not yet...I have to talk it over with my SO tonight. We are getting married in December and I'm a little worried about how the surgery might effect my wedding (or how I might feel at my wedding time)

Hello

I was denied at first for the sleeve revision but was approved for the lapband removal for not having 6 months of nutrional visits. My doctor did a peer to peer conference with the insurance and was approved immediately. I had surgery on 08/31. He sent in all the information on first surgery had the 6 months of nutrional visits and that everytime I went to get a fill or unfill I spoke to nutrionist. Hope that helps!!!! Not sure why people have to hire and advocate cause this is what we are paying our doctors to do. Or at least I found an amazing Bariatric team that did all the leg work for me

What's your insurance?