So, I sent in everything.. had my nutritionist and psych appointment and passed with flying colors. So the office calls me yesterday and asks me if I have any more medical records to turn in. I was like um.. no.. didn't you get enough... 8 years worth!

She told me that it wasn't a strong packet to turn into the insurance company. I was like WTF?!?

She said that there was a lapse from July to October of this year... no kidding I told her.. I wasn't able to continue the medication assisted stuff to lose weight because I had a stroke.

She said that I should have the primary doctor write a letter explaining that and for him to reiterate that it is medically necessary to get the lap band or else I needed to consider the 6 months pre plan with their office before she submits the paperwork.

I am really freaking out! I have an appointment with my primary on Tuesday morning, but I am freaked out at the prospect of having to wait another 6 months! Everything was going so smoothly!!

UGH!!!

The other thought that crosses my mind is that if I lose weight on another 6 month stint.. will they deny me because I'm able to lose weight on my own?? I know I can, but I can't keep it off...:w00t::cursing::frown::cursing:

So, Im in a catch 22... if I do the 6 month thing again, i'll have to play the game and not lose too much.... that's the last thing I want to do. I want to lose weight permanently! I HATE insurance companies... it's their job and my life... hardly a fair matching!

UGH!!:smile::cursing::laugh::laugh::scared2::tt2::scared2::rolleyes2::thumbdown::w00t::thumbdown:

Be patient and see what the primary says. I had to get all kinds of clearances from everybody and then some because I have a heart condition and then had to stay overnight when I got banded because of it as well. If your history shows that you have lost weight in the past but couldn't keep it off, then you should have no problem getting approved. I would think your PCP will write the letter you need to get started. Keep us posted.