A Chance In Heck?

Hello all! I have been lurking for quite a while but have come out of the woodwork for some feedback on my situation. If YOU were BCBS (Emoire) would this suffice for approval????? I have completed all of the necessary pre-testing "packet " that was given to me by my surgeon's office: pscyh eval nutritional eval PCP initail letter of support including weight loss attempts, depression issues due to weight 6 months of regimented diet progress signed off by my PCP Echocardiogram/EKG/Letter of support from Cardiologist Esophagram-all good Fasting Bloodwork-all good, slightly elevated cholestrol Sleep Study (found to have mild Apnea! but no CPAP or titration recommended at this time) Pulmonologist's letter of support. I also threw in: Endocrinologist's letter of support, evidence that my hypothroisim is controlled medically with meds Over 6 years of endocrine visits, PCP visits,Pregnancy records (I had gestational diabetes) Chiropractor letter to support my osteo issues. A personal plea with my weight struggle history. A CT scan I had recently that found I have fatty infiltration of my salivary glands. (this is weird but my PCP thinks it will be very helpful) What else can I manage to come up wih to support my case?? Thinking a photo collage may be next! Whattaya think? It all goes in either Monday or Tuesday.....until then I can't sleep, eat (shoicking!), and can't stop exercsiing to relieve the stress of WAITING. I'll be at goal by Wedned=sday at this rate! lol. Jill in NY needing some positive feedback...... "Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone" -Dorothy Parker

Jill, Sounds like you have been very thorough.  I can't imagine what other proof they could possibly want!  I wish you luck...I know the waiting can be very difficult. LR

a quick question for you - what did the info about the 6 months weight loss include - was it doctor's notes (and if so, what did it say?)  thanks!

Actually, I had Empire send me their exact written requirements and although they do mention that the patient must have a history of conventional failed diet attempt, there was NO "6 months" listed anywhere. My Dr. wrote out the "minutes" of each visit: patient's weight diet being followed exercise food journal very basic, but written by her.

My surgeon's office provided me with an outline for my PCP. Paul in Dallas who often posts on this board has some really helpful information for people on an insurance required diet. LR