Question:
Has anyone been approved for surgery by

Cigna HMO/POS of Houston,Tx without any co-morbidities?    — Rhonda H. (posted on October 28, 2002)

October 28, 2002
Rhonda, I had no problems with Cigna HMO of N.C. Tell them you have joint paint in your knees and other pressure point areas. Check out my profile. I apply for the surgery in Jan. 16, 2002 and was approve by Feb25th. But just had my surgery on Oct. 21st 2002 due to surgeons and hospital problems, not insurance. I know it is not Texas but maybe it will help. There can't be that much difference. Good Luck!
   — J S.

October 28, 2002
I was just approved by Cigna HMO of Georgia on 10/25/02. It only took them one week to approve me and I don't have any co-morb's at all. I did meet all of the requirements though. My BMI is over 40, (it is a 42) I had my psych eval done, I had my Weight Watcher sheet for twelve weeks to show that I had been on a diet in the past year. I also wrote them a letter, in addition to my PCP writing a letter, and the surgeon wrote a letter. Included i my letter was a list of ALL of my diet attempts from the last ten years. I also submitted records from my PCP from last year who prescribed Xenical for me. I am scheduled for surgery on December 4th. Good Luck
   — D. N.