Requirements not met by insurance.

I am post op 2 years and doing fine. Live in Pgh. My daughter is considering Gastric bypass surgery and attended a seminar by Dr. Terracina this evening. She told me that the surgeon requires you to sign up for nutrition information and pamphlets and exercise information for an additional $395 (not covered by insurance) before they will attempt to get insurance coverage for your surgery. Has anyone else heard of this. My nutrition information was included with my surgery and my hospital has FREE seminars every month for patients to attend. Would be interested in hearing remarks if this is becoming a standard thing. SOUNDS FISHY TO ME. IT SOUNDS AS IF YOU HAVE TO PAY THE $395 FOR THEM TO EVEN CONSIDER YOU AS A CANDIDATE. WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU ARE DENIED...DO YOU LOSE YOUR $395.

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