Just got a call from my surgeons office. I am still reeling from the shock!!! They want 24 months medically supervised diet

WTH????? It's not like I need to lose 50 pounds. I am over 300 pounds, have high blood pressure, mild sleep apnea, diabetes, high colesterol, arthritis in my knees (almost crippling), chronic pain, a clotting problem and am on my third abdominal hernia.

I still can not believe this.

I expected a denial because of the 6 month diet thing.... but 24 months???? Are they freaking kidding me????

I am scheduled for surgery next Thursday... I am having my hernia repaired, we are going to self pay for the lapband ($5500.00). What the hell do I have insurance for anyway???????

Un-believe-able

i know i was all confused on what to get exc..im lucky my pyscho test is covered if not that was 200.i payed 73 for . nutrinest she says i can send bill into bcbs they probley pay me back.see the lap band dr i pay office visit and they cant seem to tell me how much a percent they say.lol.then 400 cash out of pocket fpr ex the insurance isnt gonna cover fpr surgery.trying to get answers is the hardest part,i booked ahead all my appts,so after i see dr 26 june i have test july1 on 3rd other 2 things then im set i think,lmk