I am new here and just started exploring the option of the LapBand. I am 32 and have a BMI of 42. I have BCBS of NC the PPO version. With my insurance there is no manditory 6 month diet restriction. But I'm reading alot on here about a letters from your dr stating the medical necessity . I just recently got a family doctor before that I was always seen in urgent care if I was sick. Does the letter of medical necessity have to come from a family dr. or can it come from the surgeon who is to perform the lapband? I do not have any health problems so I do not have any other doctors like cardiologists, etc. Thanks in advance.

I wrote one myself and then my surgeon will also be sending one. Hope this helps!

Not all insurance requires a letter of necessity. I guess it couldn't hurt to have one? But you can always call your insurance company and ask that they tell you EXACTLY what they will need to process the approval. Then you will know for sure when the package is sent in that it is complete.