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Just Valena
on 5/19/11 3:40 am - Nunyabizness

Wow, I'm shocked! I have BCBS FEP as well. I was denied initally also, but it turned out it was because the coordinator at the surgeon's office didn't send some very vital info. Once they did that, I was approved. Do you know the exact reason for your denial? That would be the place to start.

brady2011
on 5/8/11 2:35 pm

Topic: RE: Write to the OPM

They changed their requirements in 2011. One of them is you have to have BMI >40 for 2 years prior to surgery. Where is Innovative weight loss solution at? Im trying to go through Tallgrass in Topeka.

(deactivated member)
on 5/8/11 2:17 pm

RNY on 05/19/10

Topic: RE: Write to the OPM

Did they say why? I was under the impression that BCBS federal was one of the easiest to get coverage from. That's who I have, and I had no problems whatsover. The ladies in the office at Innovative Weight Loss Solutions took care of everything for me.... Sorry you're going through this, stay at it and you'll get there.

(deactivated member)
on 5/8/11 2:13 pm

RNY on 05/19/10

Topic: RE: Pastic surgery in the Wichita Area

sort of on topic, but off topic too. But did any of you have luck getting insurance coverage for the reconstruction? I called my insurance company who was great with coverage of the surgery, they said that if it'[s deemed medically necessary they will cover it...not sure what all that means. But I have had some minor skin infections, exercise is downright painful sometimes, feels as if I could tear...

brady2011
on 5/7/11 5:46 pm

Topic: Write to the OPM

BCBS federal denied my gastric bypass. I can write to the OPM within 90 days.
Has anyone ever wrote to the OPM for approval, any tips or ideas?

Lisa B.
on 4/12/11 2:53 am - Independence, KS

RNY on 10/12/07

Topic: anybody in the Coffeyville/Independence area?

Hi there
I had my surgery done in 2007 in Minnesota, we had some fabulous support groups up ther, I'm now back in my hometown and looking for something similar here. Anybody in this area tha would be interested?
Thanks!
Lisa

Hugs ~ Lisa
Well behaved women rarely make history!
305/296/147/150 159 pounds down 3 lbs below goal!
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BunnybarJ
on 4/2/11 6:00 pm - wichita, KS

Topic: RE: Need Some Friends

hi i'm from wichita too....i see that you had your wls done in wichita and was wondering how it went? how did you like the doc ect? i'm not sure how old you are but i'm 42 but act younger lol i'd love to talk to you.