Hello,

Started this process May of 2017. Finished 8 weeks of behavior modification classes and now have 6 monthly weight visits with my hometown doctor. Did anyone else have to do that? It is an insurance thing. I have Iowa BC/BS. I'm still hoping to get my surgery in before the end of the year since my deductible has been met. Anyone out there still in the " jumping through hoops" phase?

I'm going through Mayo's program... I have BCBS FEP and I had to do the 6 months with NUT but it was at Mayo and started the month I went in for my initial visit. I finished all of my requirements for insurance and for Mayo's program within 7 months

What is NUT ? And where is FEP ?

2 hours ago, insul817 said:

What is NUT ? And where is FEP ?

NUT=Nutritionist and FEP=Federal Employee Program.

I had jumped through all the hoops almost 2 years ago got all the way done and had a surgery date, then chickened out. So now I start again, waiting to see what parts I have to re-do and what parts if any they'll let me keep from last time. I have kaiser permanente.

Good luck!

I'm waiting for Anthem BCBS to okay the surgery. My doctor seems to think that I have done everything on the list so I hope so. I did have to go through the hoops of 6 months working with my PCP on a diet. So I understand the feelings of waiting. I have my surgery September 11.

Good Luck