Hello, I am just starting out on the lap band journey. I was wondering if anyone out there has Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance and did not have to go through the 6 month doctor supervised weight loss attempt? Of course, I've tried many different times to lose weight, but it was not recorded well in my medical records.

Nice to see a local Minnesota group!

I am just switching to bc/bs from Massachuetts for this year and I am going threw park nicollet/@methodist. They have told me that this BC/BS of MA is very easy to work with but I know that they aren't all the same.

I have really enjoyed every one so far. Practically everyone has had one form of weight lss surgery or another so they all understand what we go through. It makes you feel very comfortable!

Good Luck!

~Amy

Hi! I also have BC/BS (Fed) and have been told there is no 6 mth MD monitored dieting/failure required. I have just began the process. I went to an introductory education seminar Jan. 19th. They said it generally takes 3-4 months to get through all the appointments and actually have the surgery. So far I've only had one appointment to speak with the nurse regarding the procedure, history and physical, etc. and the financial office to discuss insurance coverage and my out of pocket expenses. This week will be busy with Dietitian and Psych appointments. I'm hoping to get through all the hoops in record time and have the procedure by the end of March (wishful thinking )