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hello just in case anyone would like to know my insurance only required 2 medically supervised programs to be completed in 90 days..... i was sleeved on 10/24/14!!!!!! 
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I don't think they do that.
Some of you are familiar with my story.
2008 - Lap Band - Did not find sweet spot, gained back my weight. Had a Hiatal Hernia with acid reflux. BCBS Federal did approve this surgery. Dr. Timothy Eldridge
2009 - Removal of LB and revision to a different bariatric surgery VSG. - Did not reach my weight loss goal. Hiatal Hernia has enlarged and acid reflux worse. BCBS Federal did approve the Removal of the LB, but Denied the VSG, had pay cash. Dr Toby Broussard
2013 - Was denied for Revision to a different bariatric surgery (RNY) - Because of not being in compliance with the 2 previous surgeries. Dr. Luis Gorospe
2014 - Planning on Revision to different bariatric surgery (RNY). On my 3 month program right now. Dr. Lana Nelson
Anyone out there having a 3rd chance of surgery covered from BCBS Federal or whoever? Yes, I checked read and understood BCBS Federal medical policy and they do cover revision to different bariatric surgery.
Please share your story. Thanks everyone!
Babygirlinokc
Virgie Tschirhart
Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017
Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2
Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0
Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0
Are there any Geico employees out there who can fill me in on some of the insurance requirements? Back when the plan was BlueCross, we were told we needed to be with Geico for five years before the would pay for WLS. Since we were switched over to United Healthcare Choice Plus this year, I'm hoping there has been a change to this policy. We've been employed for three years now...I really don't want to wait two more years for surgery! Any tips?
I believe you need to call your husband's insurance and ask them if they will accept it.
Hello everyone!
I have just landed a new job and am wondering if there is anyone here that resides in Michigan and has Aetna Choice POS II insurance. It is a PPO, so I will not have to jump through hoops trying to get referred to a specialist, but I am wondering if anyone has been able to get the by-pass utilizing this type of insurance. Since I am being allowed to choose, I want to choose the insurance that will cover the surgery. My BMI is 62 so I know I am medically eligible so the only thing now is lining up with the right insurance.
Thanks!
MsPhyl
just got a referral to see about bariatric surgeon. I really want to have the gastric sleeve done. Has anyone got this approved with Tricare?
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