I have BCBSRI also. I have found that it depends on what type of surgery you are trying to get. I have been fighting for a VSG and I have been denied various times. I am now trying for the DS and I am waiting to see what happens.

Good Luck!
Tiffany

That's awesome Deliah! And the pre-surgery weight loss is great! Sept 25 will be here before you know it! Hope you can hit a support group meeting before you have the surgery! The groups are a big help when it comes to any questions you may have!

Keep us posted, k?

Jules

I had my banding surgery paid for by CIGNA / Tufts Health net through Dr Vithianathan's office (Miriam), I also work in MA and live in RI.  The devil is in the details of the contract your company signed.  All specifics are likely to vary contract to contract and you'll want to get them squared away through your companies' HR vendor before digging in and moving forward.

 I had BC/BS Blue Chip and had no problems gaining approval.  I had notes from 3 Dr.s recommending the surgery.  It was approved right away.

Before anyone even says it.. I know, it's been forever. So a quick Readers Digest update. I am living in RI full-time, working crazy as always..about 50+ hours depending on the week. I'm doing about the same.. hovering around 192. But, don't feel badly...I feel great. I haven't been this weight since i was in Middle School. My lowest being 187 and highest 306 (documented anyhow) I don't exercise as much as I should be.. but do walk 3 times a day with my Greyhound. I hope this finds everyone well! I don't even know the last time I have seen anyone from here, besides seeing DD at the Pet Expo, and you looked awesome BTW! Feel free to email me at panda766@aol anytime to keep in touch. Just write something catchy in the subject line so I will open it up! Hope everyone had an awesome summer... be well!!