Questions and Answers
Topic: Pre-op qualifying for surgery
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Below are questions posted by the public about bariatric surgery and related issues. Please note that we are working very hard to make this system as well-organized as possible. If you have a question to ask, please make sure that it hasn't already been asked yet. Redundant questions reduce the quality of this service.

• Can I have weight loss surgery performed with having Crohn's disease? (Feb 4, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone here have Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program? (Apr 26, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone had a DOBUTAMINE STRESS ECHO (Nov 22, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• held hostage by my cpap machine.... (Jul 5, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• HYPER ( not HYPO) thyroid & WLS (Mar 26, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• I have Aetna Insurance (Aug 12, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• my Insurance BC/BS (choice) says I have to have 12 months of Dr. supervised diet (May 28, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Will Kaiser require any supervised weight loss attempts? or a Bmi over 39 with ??? (Jul 18, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• ******update *****I have either a block artery or breast to large (Sep 16, 2008) (View) (1 answer)
• 03/17/02 about how long will i need to wait to have WLS after an angioplasty? (Mar 17, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• 100 pounds over, but BMI only 37 (Mar 27, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• 12 month doctor supervised diet (Sep 15, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• 13 year old post-op, My daughter had her surgery on Dec 4 (Dec 5, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• 18 Month Continuous Diet (Jul 21, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• 1s appeal denied now what (Jul 30, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• 2 surgeons have said I would not be a good candidate due to Gastroparesis (Jan 11, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• 200 percent? (Mar 3, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• 200% of my weight would be what? (Nov 10, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• 3 month supervised diet (Jun 16, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• 32 years old--5'10 (Aug 30, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• 38 yr old female-5'5" 235lbs, no major comorbities- Will I qualify for WLS? (May 11, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• 6 consecutive months of dietician for qualification (Jun 8, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• 6 month supervised diets (Oct 17, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• 6-month monitored diet (Feb 24, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• A canidate for a revision or not?? (Mar 24, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• A couple of questions about qualifying for surgery (Apr 25, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• A friend told me I was too old for this surgery. (May 27, 2003) (View) (44 answers)
• a whole yr of supervised diet??? aw c'mon!!!! (Jun 5, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Abortion. (Jul 22, 2006) (View) (18 answers)
• About how long did it take from the time you got your Psych eval (Jan 27, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Advantages of Laparascopic VS Open RNY (Mar 5, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Advice on how to present my case at initial appt. replies [email protected] (Sep 20, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Aetna Choice Pos insurance, has anyone used this insurance company. (Dec 30, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• Aetna insurance through Honda of America....2 year weight loss history (Apr 29, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• AETNA PPO (Jun 3, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• After letter has been sent to insurance, how long before you get an answer? (Aug 16, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• After submitting 5 yr. records & Dr. diets, Aetna is asking for (Oct 16, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• After the first intial visit with the surgeon what happens next? (Jul 16, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• After the initial consult, what does the pre-op testing consist of? (Dec 10, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• After two tries to get a referral from pcp for WLS (Sep 11, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• After waiting for months for my appt next week, I no longer have the 40 BMI. HELP! (Aug 23, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
• Age Requirement (Aug 15, 2011) (View) (8 answers)
• Am I (May 9, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Am I a over reactor looking for trouble? (Feb 6, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Am I able to have surgery? (Jun 12, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Am I eligable for RNY surgery if I have had previous gastroplasty? (Mar 27, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Am I not fat enough? (Mar 30, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Am I the only on who had to jump through a year's worth of hoops? (Mar 23, 2008) (View) (10 answers)
• AM I TO LIGHT FOR THIS SURGERY? (Nov 17, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Am I too Obese for Surgery? (Nov 30, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Am I too young for WLS. (Feb 1, 2002) (View) (17 answers)
• Am I underweight? (Jan 21, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Anthem Blue cross Blue Sheild (May 30, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield- Blue Preferred (Feb 27, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• Any supportive Cigna Pos PCPs in the Orlando area? (Jul 24, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Any advice on how to work with surgeon's staff? (Dec 21, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Any advice on hurrying the surgeon along in the approval process? (Jul 11, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• ANY ADVICE???? (Aug 28, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
• Any idea what the (Jul 17, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• ANY LIGHTWEIGHTS HAVE AETNA WITH ONLY ARTHRITS,BMI42, DID YOU QUALIFY ? (Feb 12, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• Any one had luck getting approved with UHC PPO with an exclusion? (Jan 7, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• ANY ONE HAVE AETNA RECENTLY DO 3 MO WEIGHT REG PROGRAM ? (Apr 2, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• Any one used Dr. Ritter or Dr. Bryce for Lap-band? (Jun 13, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• Any one used Dr. Wood in Detroit for the Adjustable Gastric Band surgery? (Jun 22, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Any pre-op individuals in Missouri (Dec 31, 2008) (View) (2 answers)
• Any recommendations for Psychiatrist in Central Ohio for an eval? (Jan 8, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Any tips for my psych evaluation? (Feb 6, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Any WLS friendly PCP's in SW. WA? (Dec 9, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• ANYBODY APPROVED WITH HEALTHPARTNER'S OF MINNESOTA WITH A LOW BMI? (Jun 13, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• anybody have cigna ppo? (Jun 21, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Anybody have psychiatrist sample letter of recommendation? (Feb 18, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• Anybody told they have to be 100+ overweight for 5 years or more to qualify? (Jul 16, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone 5 feet 5 inches (Jul 25, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Anyone approved for BPD/DS with Tricare Prime Remote in 2004? (Jan 23, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone approved for plastic surgery thorough medical mutual? (Dec 16, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone approved with low bmi that has bc/bs ppo of florida (Mar 28, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone asked to supply proof of family history? (Mar 31, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone been approved by Medicare with a BMI of 44 or lower? (Sep 15, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone been approved when they have w.l. services in ins. exclutions (Nov 4, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• anyone been cancelled due to weight gain? (Jan 14, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone been denied due to psych recommendation? (Apr 13, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• anyone been told to follow up with nutritionist before they will give approval (Apr 17, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone covered by Aetna with depression required to have a psych eval prior to bypass (Feb 1, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Anyone dealt with PacifiCare HMO Colorado (May 16, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone Denied Approval for Lap Band Due to Depression-Anxiety? (Aug 30, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone denied because the Dr felt you would not comply post-op? (Dec 6, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Anyone else going through Hell to get surgery??? (May 4, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
• Anyone else pulling their hair out getting referrals, approvals, etc.etc.etc.? (Mar 4, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone ever been told they were too young for WLS? (Aug 16, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
• Anyone ever had to GAIN weight to have surgery? (May 3, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Anyone ever had your PCP refuse to write you a letter of support? (Feb 9, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Anyone gain weight while awaiting approval for surgery? (Feb 2, 2001) (View) (17 answers)
• Anyone had a colon resection prior to surgery? (Sep 13, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone had a physician document that they weren't (May 17, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone had any experience with Military Treatment Facilities? (Nov 7, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone had Fresno Valley Surgical Specialists... (Mar 22, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Anyone had preop echocardiogram and found you have (Aug 29, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Anyone had surgery , with the condition called Lupus? (Aug 2, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone had the surgery who is under 200 lbs (Apr 8, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• anyone had to have a physical and history prior to surgery (Jun 2, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• anyone has NJ BC BS PPO cover ahernia and panniculectomy (Jul 5, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Anyone have a history of substance abuse & been approved/or denied for surgery? (Apr 11, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Anyone have a psychiatric evaluation done by Dr. April Mancusso in Columbus OH? (May 20, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone have Aetna and been approved with BMI 35 with Co-Morbs. (Nov 12, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone have any info on Highmark PPO Blue ins.? (Feb 23, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone have example letters regarding their health issues and/or diets for surgeon? (Nov 25, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone have example letters they gave to surgeon/insurance to help w/approval? (Dec 5, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone have ideas on financing my portion of surgery? (Jun 12, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone have names of attorneys in OH or elsewhere besides Walter Lindstrom? (Nov 12, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone have Pseudo Tumor Cerebri Pre-Op? (Jul 10, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone have their psych try and push medication on them? (Apr 3, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone have to see a psychiatrist due to a long ago history of bulimia? (May 28, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone have UHC with exclusion of obesity care, surgical or non surgical? (Jan 20, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• Anyone have United Health Care, Family Health Plus plan, through thier county in NYS? (Apr 4, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone have WLS under 240 pounds? (Jan 27, 2001) (View) (22 answers)
• Anyone heard of the doctor having to submit a Formal Request of Appeal? (Oct 4, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone here have Cerebral Palsy and had WLS? (Sep 24, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone here have chronic lyme disease and how has it affected your WLS, if any? (Jul 5, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Anyone high bmi, but (Aug 9, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Anyone in the Mesa,Chandler,Gilbert,AZ area know of a doctor to refer me? (Jan 31, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• ANYONE KNOW A CARDIOLOGIST IN ORANGE COUNTY, CA THAT ONLY DOES EKG FOR CLEARANCE? (Feb 21, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone know a good MD in the Essex County area of NJ (Dec 6, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone know a WLS friendly PCP in Southern Illinois? (Dec 17, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Anyone know any psychologists in Kern Co. that are WLS sensitive? (Oct 12, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone know of a PCP in NH that is WLS supportive/sensitive? (Sep 12, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Anyone know of a PCP in San Jose, CA area? (Jul 6, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• anyone know of pcp referring doctor in the Valparaiso IN area? (Nov 4, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• anyone know the newest stipulations for cigna ppo? (Jun 24, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone know where I can purchase an individual policy in TN (Memphis)? (Dec 17, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone need more than a psych eval from their psychiatrist? (Dec 28, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Anyone one ever had an exclusion on coverage and got wls during a hernia repair? (Feb 22, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
• anyone over 55 that has had surgery or knows of anyone over 55 that has (Aug 31, 1999) (View) (16 answers)
• Anyone pre or post op with Multiple Sclerosis. (Apr 28, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Anyone successful with obesity law.com? (Apr 29, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• ANYONE TAKE LONGER THAN TWO APPEALS? (Aug 8, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Anyone that has been approved through Aetna, when did you see the Nutritionist? (May 18, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
• anyone w/anthem ppo of VA approved for DS? (Mar 4, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• anyone w/BC/BS of illinois been denied for lack of 5 years of med supervised diet? (Dec 12, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Anyone who has dealth with vocational rehabilitation... (Sep 12, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• ANYONE WILLING TO SHARE SAMPLES OF INSURANCE APPROVAL LETTERS (Feb 28, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• anyone with BC/BS and United Health Care insurance (Jun 20, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• anyone with BCBSFED aprvd for lapband with a BMI of 38 and comorbidities? (Nov 2, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• Anyone with Bipolar Disorder been approved by a Psych Eval? (Feb 25, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
• Anyone with Medicaid-Carolina Access,please help?? (Jan 30, 2006) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Anyone with Medicaid-Carolina Access,please help?? (Feb 22, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
• Anyone with Tricare Prime and BMI over 40 without comorbs been approved? (Feb 7, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Appeal letter - Need advice (Jul 10, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Appeal level 2 (Oct 7, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• approval with union 32bj (Dec 20, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Are Acanthosis Nigricans considered a comorbitiy? (Nov 22, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Are insurance companies required to go by NIH guidelines? (Mar 27, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Are my co-morbidities enough to qualify me, GERD, anxiety, arthritus. (Mar 12, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Are my health problems and bmi bad enough to convince the ins. co.? (Nov 30, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Are Nutri System & Nutritionist considered medicallly supervised? (Feb 21, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Are Online BMI Calculators Correct - Do dr's use the same thing (Jun 22, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Are the qualifications for surgery written in stone? (Jan 12, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• Are there any WLS docs in St. Louis, MO who will agree to surgery w/o blood ? (Jan 28, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Are there any 60 year old or older RNY pos-op's out there? (Feb 3, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Are there any female subscribers 5'9 (Sep 26, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Are there any online or telephone consultations available with a nutritionist? (Sep 19, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• ARE THERE ANY OUT THERE IN THEIR 60S WHO HAVE HAD THIS SURGERY? (Jul 22, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• are there any pacemaker patients that have had the r n y procedure (Jun 2, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Are there any pcp's in the Dale City area w/ MD IPA who will give referrals for WLS? (Sep 7, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• are we required to lose 10% of body weight before surgery ? (Aug 5, 1999) (View) (23 answers)
• Are you at more risk for blood clot if you already have an artificial knee joint? (Aug 2, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Are you willing to help me get a law in Oregon passed for obesity (Aug 31, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• As of 5/16/03 criteria w/bcbs fl changed and you need 5 yrs.of being obese but? (May 19, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• at 63 with diabetes and arthritis,what should i expect during recovery from gps? (Mar 2, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Attempting to prove medicaaly supervised diets (May 20, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• bakersfield support froup? (Mar 5, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• BC/BS denied me until April because of pre-existing exclusion (Oct 3, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• BC/BS Group 13000 or 30000 (Aug 16, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• BC/BS PPO OF TN. SAYS MY OBESITY IS PRE-EXISTING? WHAT CAN I DO? (Nov 7, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• bcbs approval for thigh lift surgery (Oct 16, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• BCBS of Alabama PPO plan won't give me the BMI requirements! (Jul 9, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• BCBS of Illinois HMO (Aug 26, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Because of the new year I have to pay a certain amount, did you? (Jan 7, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• been denied!!! need samples of appeal letters for references for VGB (Jun 2, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Before I was pregnant,with help of diet pills,I was 211 & BMI was38.9. (Jan 28, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Before the surgery, did anyone here have bad swelling? (May 23, 2007) (View) (7 answers)
• BEST AND WORST INSURANCE FOR WLS APPROVAL??????? (Jun 26, 2003) (View) (25 answers)
• Binge eating disorder (Mar 17, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Blood sugar count 131 will I be turned down? (Jul 3, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• BMI 36 last dietian consult and mmpi testing how long for ins. to approve or not? (Feb 16, 2010) (View) (1 answer)
• Bmi 38 can I qualify? (Nov 27, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• bmi 39.1 blues (Jan 12, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• BMI is at 36. I need a letter for ins. co. from pcp that will qualify me. Help! (Dec 15, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• BMI of 36.5 w/ a few co-morbs but concerned (Aug 29, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• BMI of 37 - chances of approval with Healthlink??? (Jul 21, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• bmi of 37 with hyperinsulin and some others i have cigna anyone been approved (Apr 19, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• BMI over 40, but not 100# overweight/Anyone else been approved? (Oct 7, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• BMI-40 with no co-morb. Looking for a surgeon in the chicago suburb.area (Oct 6, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Border line 38.3 BMI bad family history, Can this count for qualifing for surgery? (Nov 16, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Both my husband and myself are over 100 pounds over weight. Can we both be approved? (Jan 8, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• BTS wants medical records if possible when I go to my first appt. (Mar 16, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Bypass to correct Hiatal Hernia (Jul 22, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Calling to make an appt with a new PCP, I have a questions! (Dec 5, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• CAN A 15 YR OLD HAVE A GASTRIC BYPASS? (Jul 28, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• Can a brand new PCP give medical clearance? (Nov 26, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• can a child of 16 who weighs 350 pounds have this op (Jul 6, 1999) (View) (12 answers)
• Can a healthy fatty have the surgery? (Mar 7, 2001) (View) (20 answers)
• Can a low thyroid keep me from getting insurance approval? (Nov 1, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• can a new mom qualify for surgery? (Sep 27, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• can a person who just had a abortion have wls surgery a month later? (Jun 26, 2001) (View) (18 answers)
• can a person with hepititus-C have weight loss surgery? (Jun 18, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Can any one suggest a WLS PCP in Corona, CA ? (Feb 17, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• can any one suggest what i can do if i never was supervised by a dr i did it on my ow (Nov 28, 2005) (View) (7 answers)
• Can anyone give a break down of pros and cons for VBG vs RNY? (Nov 17, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Can anyone give me a link for, or a sample letter to ins. for the 6 mo. weight loss (Mar 11, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Can anyone give me a list of comorbidities? (Nov 6, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Can anyone help me find a dr to do pysch eval testing around las vegas? (May 1, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Can anyone help me find a PCP in Plant City? (Dec 21, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Can anyone help me find a PCP that will give me a referral? (Jun 20, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Can anyone help me with ideas to lose 10 pounds to get my date? (Aug 1, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Can anyone help with a diet history (Oct 5, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Can anyone help with a sample weight loss documentation letter (Mar 11, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Can anyone please give me the names of Pacificare PCP'S who support WLS? (Nov 8, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Can anyone provide a list of PCPs in Portland that will recommend WLS? (Jun 23, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Can anyone recomend a Psychiatrist in Georgia? (Atlanta Metro). (Jan 30, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Can anyone recommend a endocrinologist in the New Orleans area? (Aug 15, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Can anyone recommend a good PCP in Los Angeles (San Fernando Valley)? (Feb 27, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Can anyone recommend a Lawyer in the Chicago area? (Sep 19, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Can anyone recommend a Primary Physician in Philadelphia? (Jun 18, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Can anyone recommend a Psychiatrist or Psychologist in my area? (Apr 30, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Can anyone recommend an Oxford-insured PCP in CT, Westchester or NYC who supports WSL (Apr 6, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Can anyone refer me to a physician in the chicago area who give a referal (May 14, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Can anyone refer me to a WLS friendly GP in Tucson, AZ? (Mar 23, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Can anyone refer me to Psychologist in the Chicago area? (Mar 10, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Can anyone refer me to their PCP who was willing to refer for WLS in Seattle? I have Aetna HMO! (Jun 20, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Can anyone share their experiences if they are just under the 100 lb requirement? (Mar 23, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Can anyone show me a sample of past diet history? (Aug 1, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Can anyone suggest a good PCP in Tampa/Brandon/Plant City (Jan 17, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Can anyone suggest a psychologist or psychiatrist in the Marietta, Georgia area? (Jul 8, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Can anyone tell me advantages/disadvantages of surgery? (Jan 30, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• can anyone tell me what I will have to do to be approved with this insurance co? (Jan 13, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Can anyone tell me who would be a good Psych dr in Tampa for pre op test? (Aug 13, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Can anyone tell me why I must loose 10% of my weight before surgery? (Nov 28, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• CAN CPAP MACHINES BE DONATED? (May 18, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Can dental issues disqualify you from surgury? (Jun 9, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
• Can I be approved while pregnant? (Aug 11, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Can I change my height? (Dec 13, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• can I discuss surgery with PCP before I switch insurances? (Jul 31, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Can I fight my HMO's requirement of a year-long supervised diet? (Mar 14, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Can I get approval? (Jan 19, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Can I get approved and a date set for WLS BEFORE I am actually dx'd with Sleep Apnea? (Jul 11, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Can I get approved at 5'4 (Jul 16, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• can i get documentation? (Dec 22, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Can I get feedback on this type of records and if its enough documentation? (Oct 1, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Can I get improved? (Jul 7, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Can I get some help with my insurance? (Jan 21, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Can I go to the psychologist before I even see the surgeon? (Nov 13, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Can I have surgery when I am positive for Hep C? (May 30, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• Can I have the operation done? (Jun 21, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• CAN I HAVE THE RNY AFTER HAVING GUILLIAN BARRE SYSDROME? (Jun 17, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
• Can I have WLS if I had Ovarian cancer? (May 29, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Can i hear from anyone who start weight was230 (Dec 17, 2001) (View) (24 answers)
• Can I list gall bladder as a Co-Morbidity if it has been removed already? (Apr 11, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Can I see any therapist for pre certification for Oxford liberty insurance (Feb 10, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Can I still have surgery even if I already had a hernia repair and now have the mesh (May 12, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
• CAN I STILL HAVE WLS IF I AM DIAGNOSED WITH SLEEP APNEA? (Jun 12, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
• Can I use Hypothyroidism for a comorbidity... or will tit keep me from being able to (Sep 7, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Can I Use medicare to pay for Surgery? (Oct 7, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• Can laparoscopic RNY be done with a BMI of 50? (Mar 5, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Can morbid obesity be considered a disability? (Jul 31, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Can morbid obesity be considered a disease when it comes to getting insurance approva (Aug 10, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Can my past hurt me? (Sep 10, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Can people who have heart conditions have this surgery? (Oct 23, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Can ppl over 60 have this surgery? (Feb 15, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• can pre-op weightloss cause surgery Cancelation?? (May 17, 1999) (View) (10 answers)
• Can previous hernia surgery be an advantage to getting a tummy tuck? (Jul 17, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• can RNY be done on somebody that has had cancer. (Aug 11, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
• Can she still have surgery?? (Nov 1, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Can someone direct me to the web site that has psy eval forms? (Jun 11, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Can someone explain the difference between a Psychiatrist and a Psychologist? (Apr 3, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Can someone explain the Distal procedure. (Jul 12, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Can someone give me advice on qualifying with UHC EPO? (Sep 25, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• Can someone give me the name of a WLS friendly GP in the columbus, Ohio area? (Mar 12, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Can someone please email a sample letter to submit to me PCP? Thanks a bunch! (Mar 26, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Can someone please foward me copies of a diet history? (Jun 24, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Can someone please give me a list of Dr's in Ky that accept Passport for the psych eval? (Oct 19, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Can someone recommend a PCP in Oregon With Kaiser Permanente? (Jun 13, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• can someone with a previous spleenectomy still qualify for the mini-gastric bypass? (Nov 22, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Can someone with Colitis qualify for Lap Band surgery? (Jan 21, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• Can taking an antipsychotic like zyprexa or abilify disqualify me for wls? (Jun 11, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Can the WLS clinics yank you around like this? (Jun 17, 2009) (View) (8 answers)
• Can this be circumvented with a letter of urgent medical necessity? (Jul 22, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• can this be done on a 16 year old? (Sep 2, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
• Can too much weigh loss mess up my chances of getting approved? (Jul 17, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Can u use ur own therapist (LICSW) for an evaluation? (Jun 13, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Can unsuccessful CPAP fitting stop WLS? (Apr 6, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• Can Weight Loss Prior To Surgery Going Near 40 BMI Hender Qualifying For Surgery? (Apr 26, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Can WLS be performed on someone who has ulcerative colitis? (Feb 19, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Can you be approved for this surgery with a BMI under 35? (Feb 6, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• Can you be denied surgery if you have had therapy for 5 years? (Jun 6, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Can you be too big to have surgery? (Oct 5, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Can you have an RNY if you are 500lbs. or over? (Apr 30, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
• Can you help me find a WLS friendly Primary Care Physician in Portland Oregon? (May 24, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Can you please help me word a support letter? (May 18, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Can you please tell me what your basic pulmonary test is like... (Jul 7, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Can you still have surgery if you have a cold(sore throat/heaviness of chest) ? (Dec 5, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• Can you still have WLS if you have chronic hepatitis c? (Jul 15, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Can you weigh so much that they have no choice, but to do the surgery open? (Apr 16, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Can your BMI be so high a surgeon will not operate? (Jun 25, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• Can't say I've ever heard that Skin Tags are a precursor to diabetes. (Aug 6, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Carboxyhemoglobin Testing (Jul 30, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Chances with BMI of 36 and some co-morbids? (Mar 6, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Cigna Insurance - State of Illinois - will it cover my (Mar 29, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• CIGNA rescinded my approval! Now what? (May 14, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• Click for Diet History Form, Diet History Tips, Diet History Sample (Oct 2, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Clinical Report on Co-morbidities from Harvard (Apr 8, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Clozaril (Oct 19, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Co-Morbids not documented.. (Jul 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Comorbidities - what is the full list? (Sep 11, 2008) (View) (2 answers)
• ConnectiCare Personal Care Plan Every Pay for Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery? (Jul 7, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Consultation-What criteria does Ucla look for? (Nov 7, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Could having high blood pressure or high blood sugar delay surgery? (Nov 10, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• Could someone please ............... (Sep 9, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• D.C. Law Pertaining to WLS. How do I find out if there is a LAW? (Jun 17, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Debate: Why should we limit the surgery to those MO? (Jan 26, 2003) (View) (14 answers)
• Decided to have the surgery and pretty sure insurance will pay, what next? (Mar 8, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Denied by BCBSNC because my blood pressure has been controlled thru meds, Help? (Oct 24, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• DENIED Can't Appeal!!!!! Insurance company covers NOTHING! (Dec 7, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Denied due to psych eval, how can my personal therapist admin eval? (Jan 7, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Denied due to psych test saying I may be non compliant post op. (Apr 7, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Detailed List of co morbidities (Jan 23, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Did anyone else have Dr Swanstrom...and now you have no dr? (Jul 17, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• DID ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE HAVE FAMILIES WHO WERE DEAD SET AGAINST THE OPERATION? (Feb 28, 2006) (View) (26 answers)
• did anyone get approved with bcbs/fl/ppo/blue choice w/ no recent 12 mth. supr. diet? (Sep 16, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Did anyone have any problems being approved for the surgery because of IBS? (Jun 18, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Did anyone use Cigna and Not required to have supervised Diet attempts?? (Apr 13, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• did anyone with bcbs fl ppo get approval w/only 8 mth. supervised diet instead of 12? (Apr 14, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Did Cigna PPO approve you for surgery with out Dr. supervised weight loss attempts? (Sep 25, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Did others change their mind when their BMI became borderline? (Apr 10, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• Did University Affiliates IPA ask for you for diet history documentation? (Oct 23, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Did you change PCP and still no letter of medical necessity? (Dec 4, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Did you have to fill out a food diary before WLS, if so, what was your pre-op diet? (Apr 26, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Did you have to pay for your psych eval or did insurance pay? (Mar 20, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Diet History !! (Sep 22, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Diet History troubles (Jun 26, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Diet History/Supervised Diet History Difference? (Dec 2, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Do mitral and aortic insufficiencies qualify as comorbidities ? (Mar 18, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Do all physc. appts. include answering a 100+ questions? Are they all different? (Apr 24, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• DO all surgeons require that you have severe co-morbidities to have WLS? (Jan 25, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• Do all WLS Drs say you haft to have tried diets for at least 1 yr b-4 they will do WLS (Feb 8, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Do any of you have any feedback regarding the approval process with ODS PPO insurance (Apr 2, 2008) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• DO ANYONE HAVE CAROLINA SUMMIT HEALTHCARE (Feb 19, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• do anyone know of any doctors in illinois who perform surgery on indivisuals with hep (Mar 11, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Do c-sections have any bearing on having WLS? (Nov 20, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
• Do doctors reject patients because they gain weight? (Oct 23, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Do high triglycerides count as a co-mordid? (Aug 16, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Do I have a chance of getting approved w/exclusion of surgery> (Nov 5, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Do I have to do 6 months? (Jun 16, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• Do I have to have a Sleep Apnea test to have surgery. (Aug 25, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Do I HAVE to see the shrink my surgeon prefers? Can he refuse to do my surgery if I don't? (Jun 22, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Do I have to wait for comorbidities to get this surgery? (Mar 15, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Do I meet the criteria? (Mar 5, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Do I need certain tests first? (Mar 15, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• Do I need to be tested for sleep apnea to list it as a co-morbidity? (Mar 6, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Do I qualify for gastric bypass surgery? (Jan 18, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Do I qualify for surgery at 235lbs? (Feb 28, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Do I qualify for the surgery w/ bmi of 37 w/GERD and depression (Mar 9, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Do I really need 6 months Dr. supervised diet? (Jan 11, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
• Do I really need a sleep apnea test?? (Aug 1, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Do most pcp's make you pay for a copy of your own records? (Mar 16, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Do people with lower BMI's lose slower? I need to lose less than 100 pounds. (Mar 2, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Do skin tags qualify as a co-morbidity? (Jan 7, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
• Do they do RNY surgery on patients with Cirrhosis of the liver? (Feb 21, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Do they round up BMI 34.5 to 35? (Nov 2, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Do we need copies from the places we attended like Nutri System? (Jun 5, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• DO WE NEED REFERRAL FROM A PCP INORDER TO GET INSURANCE COVERAGE? (May 4, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• DO YOU GET TESTED FOR ULCERS? (Nov 27, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Do you have any info on doctors and insurance carriers that cover children? (Mar 8, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Do you have suggestions on writing a weight loss history? (Feb 20, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
• Do you have to be a certain BMI to have the RNY done? (May 17, 2004) (View) (17 answers)
• Do you have to have a 12 month supervised diet? (Aug 12, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Do you have to have a PCP to get approved? (May 7, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• Do you have to loose weight to qualify? (Dec 1, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
• do you have to redo pretesting when your surgery is post poned? (Apr 29, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• DO YOU KNOW OF A DR. FOR PSYCH EVAL. IN CENTRAL CA? (Apr 20, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Do you know of a Toledo PCP (Sep 26, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Do you need to have been overweight for 10 years to qualify for surgery? (Nov 7, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Do you see this as a Limitation or Exclusion.? (Oct 2, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Do you think I will qualify? (Feb 3, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Do you think I will qualify? (Feb 14, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Do you think that I will qualify for the RNY surgery? (Oct 21, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
• Doctor "thinks" he saw something from my stress test (Dec 22, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• Doctor is Not Wanting to Write a Referal Letter! (Sep 8, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Doctor says 5'2 (Apr 21, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Documented Diets (May 16, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Does 40 BMI always equal 100 lbs over weight? (Apr 25, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Does a person have to meet the criteria for WLS for a minimum amount of yrs? (Oct 26, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Does age seem to affect the window of time that we have to loose this weight? (Aug 18, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Does any body know if they need you to belong to 6 month diet program (May 5, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Does any one have a templete for medical nessesity letter (Nov 13, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Does any one have an appeal letter written by a husband or other loved one to share? (Jan 20, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Does ANY ONE KNOWS OF WLS FRIENDLY PCP THAT EXCEPTS OSCHNERS? (Mar 24, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone from Arkansas have Blue Cross of California PPO insurance? (Jan 22, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone get turned down because of psyc. eval.? (Apr 22, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Does anyone have a approval letter for breast lift. (Apr 24, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone have a copy of a cost analysis?? (May 19, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone have a copy of a letter of medical necessity from their nutritionist? (Jul 11, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does anyone have a copy of a referral letter they can.... (Sep 19, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone have a copy of their own letter 2 insurance asking 4 approval? (Aug 20, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone have a Jenny Craig letter stating the length of time a person has been in (Feb 19, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone have a letter from chiropractor and psychologist I could use? (Jun 16, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone have a sample of a referral/surgery recommendation PCP letter (Jun 11, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone have a WLS friendly PCP in Austin, Texas? (Feb 11, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone have Aetna POSII? (Jan 12, 2007) (View) (7 answers)
• Does anyone have an appeals letter? (Nov 6, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFO ON PHCS IN AZ for plastics? (Feb 3, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone have any input on BCBS of North Dakota/Comp Choice? (Sep 26, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone have any suggestions,to change my Dr. negativity about WLS. (Aug 22, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Does anyone have appel letter for Avmed that worked ? (Sep 8, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does anyone have Chronic Insomnia? (Oct 24, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Does anyone have Cigna HMO and got approved with BMI 35 -39? (Aug 28, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• does anyone have medical mutual insurance that paid for the surgery? (Jul 26, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone have sample letter for insurance submission (Apr 5, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone in the Colorado Springs,CO area know of a Phychiatrist who does (Jul 7, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone in the Melbourne FL area have WLS friendly PCP recommendation? (Feb 27, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone know a pcp in Bradenton, Fl who accepts BC/BS health options and believes (Nov 20, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone know a psychiatrist in to do the evaluations in the Stockton, Modesto, (Nov 7, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone know how I could bypass the 6 month diet requirement for Iowa title 19? (Apr 15, 2011) (View) (8 answers)
• Does anyone know how long a pre-op liquid diet TLC's "Big Medicine" doctors require? (Jun 19, 2007) (View) (13 answers)
• Does anyone know if Dr Swain Scottsdale Az use NG Tube? (Aug 17, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does anyone know if Mamsi Alliance PPO will cover LAP BAND? (Jul 24, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone know if medical would cover this surgury since im a student ? (Jan 30, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone know of a PCP who is sympathetic to obesity in the LA Area? (Oct 26, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone know of a PCP who will give me a referal to see the surgeon in San Diego? (Feb 24, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone know of a Phychiatrist who does Evalutions in the Northern, NJ area. (Jul 2, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone know of a Psychologist in Silicon Valley? (Feb 26, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone know of a Psychologist/Psychiatrist in Detroit area who does evaluations? (Nov 8, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone know of a Psychologist/Psychiatrist in the Detroit/Dearborn area? (Feb 7, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone know of a supportive Kaiser PCP in the Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville area (Jul 31, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone know of a surgeon in CA that performs WLS on a person with a BMI of 73? (Nov 12, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Does anyone know of a US HEALTHCARE PCP IN THE PHILADELPHIA, PA AREA THAT WILL REFER? (Jan 14, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone know of a wl friendly pcp in IL? (Feb 9, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does anyone know of a WLS friendly Insurance company? (Mar 20, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A WLS FRIENDLY PCP FOR AETNA? (May 17, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does anyone know of a WLS friendly PCP in or near Howell, Michigan? (Feb 14, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does anyone know of a WLS friendly PCP in Syracuse NY? (Apr 29, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone know of a WLS friendly PCP in the greater Sacramento area? Medi-Cal? (Aug 16, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone know of a wls friendly pcp in Wichita Ks/ (Sep 1, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone know of any PCP in Northern NJ (Jul 4, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone know of Health Design Plus Ins. pay for WLS without giving you a hard tim (May 8, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does anyone know of pcp who is supportive thru Cigna HMO in TN? (Feb 27, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone know the qualifications for Cigna Health Care? (Nov 16, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Does anyone know what diet requirements are for Cigna? (Dec 7, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT IS NORMALLY CONSIDERD MEDICALLY NECESARY TO GET TUMMY TUCK,ARM (Aug 27, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone know what the AMA guidelines are for wls? (Mar 28, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Does anyone know what the minimum weight requirement is for a lap gastric banding? (Oct 12, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Does anyone know what the requirements are of the psychiatrist you see? (May 19, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Does anyone know which hospitals in Florida support Cigna HMO for Lap Band Surgery? (Aug 5, 2005) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• DOES ANYONE KNOW, WHAT DOCTOR IN PHOENIX ARIZONA AREA ACCEPTS MEDICARE FOR WLS? (Oct 4, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Does anyone who had wls work for SVM company? (Oct 7, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Does anyone work for a government agency that is self insured (Feb 15, 2008) (View) (2 answers)
• Does Blue Cross of california PPO no longer require pre-authorization? (Apr 3, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Does Blue Cross PPO (California) cover TT and breast lift/reduction? (Feb 10, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Does BMI and Weight ALWAYS correlate??? (Nov 22, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Does BMI matter if Self-Pay? (Jul 15, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Does BMI of 36 with strong family history of breast cancer qualify for WLS? (Jul 16, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
• DOES BTC REQUIRE ANY SUPERVISED WEIGHT LOSS ATTEMPTS? (Apr 7, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• does cigna deny you if you haven't been on a medically supervised diet? (Feb 25, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• Does Cigna require you to have had Doctor supervised diets? (Sep 29, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Does depression hinder you from getting this surgery? (Dec 29, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• Does Dr. Duncan (Atlanta) do lap with BMI 50+ (Nov 15, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Does every 3 months sound right? (Sep 10, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Does Insurance count these as medically supervised diets? (Jul 17, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Does Intracorp *always* require proof of medically supervised weight loss attempts? (Dec 13, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Does it always take so long to get scheduled for info session? (Dec 17, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Does Kaiser really require that you have a BMI over 50 to be considered? (Oct 2, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Does medicaid send out approval letters? (Aug 23, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Does Medicare pay for abdominoplasty (Dec 29, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Does Morbid Obesity defination mean 100 lbs overweight or over 35 BMI (Aug 24, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Does not being on supervised physican diet hurt chances of surgery? (May 8, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Does one's sleep apnea get worse if you're extremely tired? (Sep 8, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Does or did anyone have a problem with excess mucus PRE-op?? (Feb 1, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Does physical trainer qualify if ins co is asking for 5 year diet history? (Apr 14, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Does pre-existing depression affect psychiatric evaluation? (Sep 3, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
• Does previous surgery for treatment of Crohn's affect WLS? (Aug 24, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• does prior cesearean birth surgeries make me ineligable (Apr 25, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Does qualification goes by BMI or weight? (Oct 20, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Does taking an anti-depressant matter? (Apr 11, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Does the insurances companies accept a low calorie supervised diet , or do you need (May 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Does the need to be on long-term Coumadin preclude bariatric surgery? (Jun 24, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
• Does the surgeon write the letter of medical necessity or does the PCP (Jul 31, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Does the surgeon's office typically send a copy of the letter to you the patient? (May 8, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Does this surgery help with the relief of a prolaped uterus? (Jul 22, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Does treatment for Tourette Syndrome effect eligibility? (Jul 30, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Does TriCare consider GERD a co-morbidity?? (Apr 15, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Does Tricare in San Diego require proof of a six month supervisied diet history? (Feb 22, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• does weight watchers count under medical diet asked by insurance? (May 2, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• does your dr. or staff tell you before your given a surgery date you must loose wght. (Jan 16, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
• Don't weigh enough for surgery? (Sep 28, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
• done some of the testing,now i'm 3mos into the 6mos dieting, but, (Feb 6, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• DONT HAVE ANY DOCUMENTS FROM ANY DRS OR WL ATTEMPTS CAN I STILL QUALIFY / AETNA INS (Jan 11, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• dose anyone know if medicare will cover the cost of wls? (Jun 27, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Dr wont schedule consultation visit till insurance approves surgery (Jan 5, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Dr. Champion wait for surgery.. (Jul 13, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Dr. says EKG is abnormal (Feb 26, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Dr. supervised diet needed for 26 weeks prior to surgery for CIGNA approval (Jul 15, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Dr. wants patients to lose 10% before surgery (Apr 25, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Ds anyone one have aAetna HMO-thru amex (May 16, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Edemas after Roux-En-Y Surgery (Apr 5, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• eight days to wls and i've developed a nasty cold 1st one in years (Nov 11, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• Eligible for Insurance Nov 1 2005 (Oct 22, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• Endoscopy and CPAP? (Jan 22, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Evaluation needed Can you recomend a Psychitrist in Maryland? (Jun 5, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Even though I am 250 lbs and I really dont eat much? Will I still lose a lot? (Jul 25, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• exclusions in our policy. medically necessary (Jul 17, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• exclutions on insurnace (Jan 21, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Extortion by shrink! Long question..... (Jan 22, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• Feeling Guilty that I'm not overweight enough. (Apr 19, 2001) (View) (13 answers)
• female age 66 bmi37 wants surgery what are hindrances (Jan 8, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• Few comorbidities, no supervised diets, and psych issues... should I bother trying? (Feb 13, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Five Year Weight History (Dec 31, 2008) (View) (6 answers)
• Follow up to my question/situation (Jun 18, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
• Follow-up question regarding medial RNYs? (Aug 21, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• For those of you 60 yr+, what what recovery and weight loss like. (Jun 10, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Friend in need of WLS friendly PCP! (Nov 30, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Friend with Vertical Silastic Ringed Gastroplasty in 1980s (Jan 23, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• Gallbladder, WLS, AETNA's new regs as of 1/17/03. (Mar 5, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Gatstroplasty done in 1983, will the adjustable lap band work for me? (Jan 9, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Generally, how long before getting a response from obesitylaw.com-Walter Lindstrom (May 4, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Getting a date before your actually approved. (Aug 21, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Getting a second psychological opinion - how will it affect approval? (Aug 6, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Getting medical records from Military? (Jun 25, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Getting referral from PCP (Nov 29, 2007) (View) (9 answers)
• Getting Scared...Needing Advice...Your Feedback Please (Apr 3, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Given a sheet "agree or disagree" at nutritional counseling session (Jun 5, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• Going for consult and very nervous about rejection. (Jun 3, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• Going for Psych. Evaluation & Nutrion Evaluation Friday January 3, 2003. (Jan 2, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Had my first appt. bmi 37.4 have bcbstx (Apr 1, 2011) (View) (4 answers)
• Has any Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee been approved recently for Bariatric! (Jul 29, 2009) (View) (9 answers)
• Has any had trouble with Dr. Kimberly Daniels of Dr. Jonathan (Aug 16, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has any one been approved if they did not have a 6month supvised diet ? (Jun 5, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• has any one gained 5-20 lbs to quailify for bmi of 40 (Aug 27, 2001) (View) (13 answers)
• HAS ANY ONE HAD A TUMMY TUCK APPROVED BY THE INSURANCE BCBS OF NORTH CAROLINA AND IF (Feb 21, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• Has any one had problems with cigna of Virginia? (May 16, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Has any one had surgery performed by Dr. Udobi, in Kansas City Kansas (Jan 17, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Has any one had surgery with this condition? (Aug 21, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Has any one waited for an approval thru thier state medicaid for more than 6 mos (Jan 29, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anybody been approved with dietician vs PCP documentation? (Apr 23, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anybody ever been refused by their surgeon because of low BMI? (May 11, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Has Anybody known their PCP to do this for them? (Oct 8, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone 60 years old or older had wls? I'm 60 w/ a BMI of 58. Please respond. (May 22, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone been able to get the employer to override an exclusion ? (Jan 5, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone been approved by Aetna without Dr records that verify 5 yr Obesity? (Jul 20, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone been approved by BC/BS ( General Motors)Preferred Choice Plan? (Oct 1, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone been approved for Gastric Bypass Surgery thru Cigna HMO of Oklahoma? (Mar 17, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone been approved for surgery w/o PCP approval? (Jul 17, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone been approved for this surgery that didn't have a lot of co-morbids? (Mar 26, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone been approved for WLS through BlueShield Access HMO (Aug 12, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone been approved for WLS who weighs less than 250 lbs? (Mar 3, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• Has anyone been approved having a BMI of 40 with BCBS Health Options in the year 2002 (Apr 1, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone been approved that has MS? (Aug 13, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone been approved? (Oct 7, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone been asked to provide a post-op plan of treatment? (Dec 12, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone been denied based on high MMPI test scores? (Apr 17, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• has anyone been denied because you have lost weight in the past? (Aug 26, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone been denied due to 5 year rule (Apr 30, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone been denied for 26 weeks of supervised diets? appealed and won? (Aug 8, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone been denied for pre-existing condition? (Mar 30, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone been denied WLS because of being Bipolar? (Feb 11, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone been denied/approved for WLS with only MILD sleep apnea? (Nov 27, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone been diagnosed compulsive, and had a problem being approved? (Mar 25, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• has anyone been diagnosed with Nut Cracker Esopahgus, and turned down for surgery??? (Nov 1, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone been pre-approved through Wellmark BCBS Advantage program? (May 15, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone been refused for WLS because of not being a good candidate? (Aug 8, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone been refused wls because they wouldn't accept blood or blood products? (Aug 29, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
• Has anyone been told no by the psychiatrist, and needed 3 months of therapy? (Mar 26, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone been told they may have brain swelling? (Jan 25, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone been told they must lose weight bfore surgery? (Jul 25, 2001) (View) (13 answers)
• Has anyone been turned down because the were diagnoised with depression? (Dec 7, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Has anyone completed the multidisciplinary surgical preparatory regimen?? (Mar 30, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone dealt with an Independent Reveiw Board for approval? (Aug 28, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone dealt with Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Washington State? (Dec 23, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone else been cancelled because of new rule (Jul 9, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone else been denied because no medically supervised diet in past 12 months? (Mar 18, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Has Anyone Else Been Denied Due To Thyroid Test Results? (Apr 7, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Has anyone else been denied psych clearance? What did you do? (Apr 12, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• has anyone else qualified w/ similar situation (Jan 27, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone ever been approved for surgery (Aug 27, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone ever been denied because of Psych eval? (Jun 21, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone ever been denied just for lack of taking more perscription drugs (Jul 17, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone ever been denied of surgery because your BMI was right at 40? (Jan 9, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• Has anyone ever been denied surgery as a result of an arterial blood gas test? (May 18, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone ever been denied surgery because of alcoholism? (Jan 6, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone ever been referred to an endocrinologist before WLS? (Oct 12, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone ever been told by Ins. Co. that they were not (Aug 20, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone ever been told that they where not obese enough to have the open RYN? (May 27, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
• Has anyone ever been told they don't weigh enough to have the surgery? (Feb 4, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone ever been told they had to find out why they were overweight (Jun 2, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• Has anyone ever been turned down for surgery due to psychological problems? (May 13, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone ever been turned down for the roux-en-y for having a lap nissen done. (Jan 28, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone ever been turned down for WLS surgery? (Oct 23, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone ever fought the insurance company because of an exclusion that states they (Jan 8, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone ever had angioplasty and still had WLS?? (Dec 16, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone ever had their pcp tell them that they would not give them a referal? (Mar 3, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
• Has anyone ever had WLS while taking blood thinners (coumadin, warfarin)? (Jul 8, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone ever had WLS WITHOUT having any co-morbidities? (Jun 15, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone ever lied about their medically supervised diets, and been caught? (Mar 23, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone ever used a licenced clinical Social worker for my Psych evaluation? (Sep 4, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone expericned problems with bleeding time and coagulation (Jan 31, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone given birth after bypass surgery? (Sep 21, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• has anyone got a proved for wls in connecticut for wls? (Jul 24, 2006) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone got approved after falling short of weight documentation requirement? (Apr 30, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone gotten approval with Healthnet Healthy Options? (Aug 31, 2005) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• has anyone gotten approved by their insurance even if they had and exclusion (Oct 21, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone gotten surgery with a pre-op BMI less than 40 and no co-morbs? (Mar 5, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone had a abdominal hernia years before but may not be able to have op (Oct 2, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone had a DOBUTAMINE STRESS ECHO? (Nov 20, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone had a nutrtionist cause surgery to be denied? (Aug 7, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone had a problem qualifying for surgery due to a hiatal hernia? (May 17, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone had a revision from VBG to RNY in Chicagoland Area? (Apr 25, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone had a successful surgery with a BMI of 75 or higher? (Jul 18, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone had a thyroid problem and had WLS? (Apr 19, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone had a tummy tuck before they had surgery (Apr 11, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone had abdominal surgery in the past and was still able to have LAP RNY ? (Jul 22, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone had an echo-stress test induced with chemical? (May 2, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• Has anyone had an enlarged heart and still been able to get the surgery (Jan 26, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone had an insurance company consider Depression a comorbid? (Mar 19, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone had any luck in getting a quick response from Dr. Duncan ATL (Nov 25, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone had Capital Blue Cross pay for their WLS? (Aug 9, 2005) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone had Cigna PPO of Illinois and been approved? (Apr 8, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone had heart palpitations and still had surgery? (Feb 14, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone had heart palpitations and still had surgery? (Feb 14, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone had his/her surgery postoned due to a cold/sickness? (Oct 15, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone had insurance cover surgery on a 17 year old? (Jun 6, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
• Has anyone had intestinal bypass surgury done and then reversed and been accepted (Jan 6, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone had Lap Band done with thryoid problem? (Sep 10, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Has anyone had Lap RNY at 400 lbs.? (Mar 1, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone had Medica pay for batwing removal or thigh lift? (Aug 25, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone had mitral valve replacement and was still (Jun 2, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone had Physician's Plus Ins (Madison Wi) approve their surgery? (May 7, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone had problems getting their PCP to sign a medically supervised diet form? (Jun 3, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone had problems or success getting the Alta Bates Med Grp to refer (Jan 15, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone had problems with Atena POS? (Apr 20, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Has Anyone HAD RNY with either Hep or with fibrosis (liver disease) (Jul 31, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone had RNY with a BMI under 40 & Barret's Esophagus? (Sep 6, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone had side effects with the WL drug Meridia? (Nov 20, 2001) (View) (14 answers)
• Has anyone had surgery at 80lbs overweight? (Apr 15, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone had surgery with bad kidneys? They say eating all the protein makes the (Jul 7, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone had the Dr. that did their psych eval. tell them they'd only lose 50%? (Sep 26, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
• Has anyone had the parathyroid removed at the same time of having the gastrial bypass (Aug 5, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone had the surgery who had congestive heart failure? (Sep 1, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
• has anyone had the word "considered" for mo surgery?? (Jun 21, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone had their surgery cancel due to a low hgb? (Jul 13, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone had to be on a medically supervised diet to qualify for surgery? Principal (Sep 16, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone had to deal with having a lipomatous (fatty) tumor ? (Sep 28, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone had to quit smoking to have surgery? (Mar 25, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone Had trouble with Banner Health Insurance, getting approved? (Sep 15, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• has anyone had wls and weight was under 200. I'm 5'2 (Aug 30, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone had WLS because of a medicinal weight gain? (Jul 9, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone had WLS covered by the Ohio rehabilitation commission because (Mar 25, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone had WLS shortly after giving birth? (Mar 26, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone had WLS that used to binge and then purge? (Sep 20, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
• Has anyone had WLS while currently in treatment for a skin wound? (Dec 9, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone had wls while suffering from a kidney disease? (Apr 10, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone had/have UC Student/Kaiser Ohio Insurance and or Dr. Stalmer in Col. Ohio? (Sep 19, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone have any information or experience with Dr. Suzi Michaels of Toledo,Ohio? (Feb 13, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• has anyone heard of there insurance denying the surgery but covering the hospital nd (Jul 17, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone here had surgery in the BTC facility in Ypsilanti MI. If so, how is it and (Feb 18, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone hired Walter Lindstrom (Sep 26, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone in latter 50's been approved by Medicare with a BMI of 36? (Jul 31, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone in Ne.been approved by Principal fiancial group? (Aug 10, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Has anyone in the chicago area with a bmi of 39 with no co-morb. find a surgeon? (Apr 9, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Has anyone in TX with Cigna been approved for the lap band surgery? (Mar 29, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone loss over 300 lbs from WLS? (Jun 4, 2002) (View) (15 answers)
• Has anyone on Medicare in Indianapolis found a Surgeon? (Mar 4, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone out ther been turned down because you didn't lose the amount of weight the (Aug 16, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyone out there who has had a C-section in the past.... (Apr 7, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone over 50 had the open Roux-en-Y. (Apr 15, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
• Has anyone purchased insurance for WLS, I was looking into Blue Cross/Blue Shield,. (Oct 30, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• has anyone put on 20 or 30lbs to qualify (May 21, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Has anyone qualified? (Oct 10, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone recently been approved through United Healthcare Choice? (Mar 29, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Has anyone reversed a denial for excess skin removal that included documentation? (Sep 18, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone submitted for WLS without Weight Loss Documentation? (May 22, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone used a nutrionist or psch. outside your surgeons team? (Apr 22, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Has anyone used Dr Bauman in Concord NC. Also what are his requiments? (Aug 18, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone used Dr. Austin in Orlando for psych? (Jun 24, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone with a BMI of 38 had an extra hard time getting approval from BC/BS (Aug 25, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone with a colostomy ever had gastric bypass surgery? (Oct 31, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone with Aetna been approved without supervised diet? (Jul 13, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone with anyone WLS been concerned about/or had too much weight loss? (Jan 31, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone with BC/BS gotten approved without doing six month pre-op diet? (Oct 27, 2008) (View) (21 answers)
• Has anyone with cellulitis and phlebitis in the legs been approved for WLS? (Dec 10, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone with Humana ppo and an exclusion for the surgery (May 16, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone with Kaiser been asked to lose weight pre-op (Oct 7, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• has anyone with severe asthma had this surgery? (Aug 10, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone with severe sleep apnea (my cpap setting is 20) ever been denied surgery? (Nov 10, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone with Von Willebrands clotting factor disorder had WLS? (Feb 21, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyone within the last month gone to UCLA for a consultation? (Feb 6, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyone's pcp refussed to write a letter of referral to the surgeon? (Oct 16, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Has anyone, esp the doctors, had any experience with wls and crohns disease? (Jul 5, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• Has anyones Dr.told them they need to gain more muscle before surgery? (Jan 25, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Has anyones surgeon gave them a surgery date before getting it approved? (Jan 28, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Has anyones WLS dr dennied surgery because they are on pain meds? (Jun 22, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• Has Cigna gotten tougher to give approval? (Mar 16, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• Has everyone had to go through a 2 26 week supervised (Sep 4, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Has my approval been sabotaged? (May 19, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Has Optifast worked for any-one? (Jun 5, 1999) (View) (10 answers)
• Has sucessful laparoscopic surgery been done on anyone with a BMI 55 and up to 70? (May 21, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
• Has your Dr got a perfect record, if so let me know. (Feb 16, 2002) (View) (12 answers)
• Have a bmi of 36 with few comorbids. What are my chances of approval? (Jun 15, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Have any of you had pre-op lung problems? Did it delay surgery? (Aug 25, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• Have anyone had a tummy tuck before Laparoscopic surgery ? (Sep 10, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Have had an erratic underactive thyroid most of the time.Can I still have surgery? (Feb 7, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Having a Problem getting a referral from PCP (Mar 15, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Healthcare provided by TriCare via military & am a dependent of retired AF member. (Jan 2, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• heart problems (Dec 3, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Hello I also had cellutis on the bottom of my foot but what does this have to do with (Feb 16, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Help does anyone have first state healht plan in 'DELAWARE' (Aug 23, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• HELP I need a PCP that is WLS surgery friendly in Dallas, TX area (Jan 22, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Help I need a sample of an appeal letter for my HMO (May 6, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Help I need documentation of diets. (May 8, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• HELP I NEED SOME SUPPORT AND ADVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Nov 7, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• HELP IN GETTING MEDICAID SUBMITTAL FROM DOCTOR (Apr 29, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• Help to find info on Knee problems be a comorb (Mar 25, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Help with 12 month history from BC/BS of Ill (Apr 18, 2006) (View) (9 answers)
• Help! Any info on Ohio Senate Bill 162 re: Coverage for WLS? (Mar 12, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• HELP! I HAD A BAD REVISION IN 2000 IN PHILA. PLANNING TO HAVE ANOTHER ONE . (Nov 6, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Help! I have Humana Insurance in Milwaukee, WI. My first pcp would not refer. (Aug 6, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Help! I need a WLS friendly PCP in Columbus OHio (Jan 23, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Help! My BMI went from 42.3 to 41.1 over the Holidays! (Jan 12, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Help! Need sample of letter of necessity from PCP (Aug 10, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Help! PCP withdrew (Nov 16, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Help! Doc Mad, says I need to lose 10 lbs by Tues or no surgery! Any suggestions? (May 29, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Help! Has anyone GAINED weight prior to surgery? (May 28, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Help! I go for my psych eval tomorrow. What can I expect from visit? (Feb 26, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Help! If you had a complication with your first surgery can you still get a revision? (Mar 16, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Help! M-Plan wants 18 CONSECUTIVE months physician supervised diet, what to do? (Feb 21, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• Help!!! I need to increase my iron level (Feb 8, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Help!!! isurance want's psychologist eval. where can I look at one!!!! please help.. (Mar 8, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• HELP!!!! I'm healthy!!!!! (Mar 13, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• Help..family history!!! (Aug 23, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• HELP?!?! I'm healthy!! (Jun 25, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• Hep C ~ symptom free, can I still have RNY ? (Jul 26, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Hep c any know if makes approval faster? (Apr 26, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• Hepatitis C, will any surgeon still do WLS, which type is best? (Oct 26, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Here is an excellent description of comorbid conditions associated with obesity (Jul 24, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Hey everyone, can anyone out there explain the proceudre for Priority Health Insuranc (Mar 15, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• HI all i just got home to hear on my answering machine from my dr office (Apr 17, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Hi all, I was wondering, is anyone out there from Columbus Ohio and before beginning (Nov 13, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Hi, I have a BMI of 41 with no known co-morb's and I have BCBS PPO--does anyone know (May 20, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• high cholesterol and wls do they mix? (Sep 6, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
• High platelets (Aug 17, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• HIPPA Law (Aug 10, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• HMO Blue Mass Question! (Jan 25, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
• HOPE TO GET REFERRAL TODAY!!! (Sep 14, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
• How about Type I diabetes? I heal well with consistent long (Aug 13, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
• How big is too big for lap surgery? (Feb 14, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• How Can I get my bmi under 55 with water retention (Aug 12, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• How can I find a qualified psych. to do my evaluation? (Jan 14, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• How can I get a letter of recommmandation from my surgeon if my surgeon says I need to contact my in (Jul 2, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How can I get a psych eval done in Columbus, OH when I am on medicaid? (Jul 7, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• How can I get help to pay for my pyscalogical evaluation? (Aug 13, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• How can I get my blood sugar levels down and stable? (Feb 21, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• How can i get my insurance to pay for the pre-op tests................ (Mar 9, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• How can i get my old pcp to help me. (Dec 13, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• How can I get my psych eval done before my consult? (Dec 19, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How can I get my surgeon to send an appeals letter on my behalf? (Dec 6, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• How can I get surgery? (Jan 1, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• HOW CAN I OBTAIN A HIGHER BMI FOR MY FIRST CONSULTATION? (Apr 1, 2003) (View) (19 answers)
• How can you possibly remeber 10 yrs back on failed diets? (Jun 7, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
• How common is it for you to be approved by the surgeon when the dietitan reccommends. (Jan 18, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• How did you approach the ridiculous requirements of your insurance? (Jul 8, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• How did you approach your doctor about this? (Jul 7, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
• How do i approach my pcp (Jul 31, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• How do I ask for a referral to a surgeon from my PCP? (Oct 9, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How do I check cigna medical requirements? (Aug 29, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• HOw do I educate my potential case worker? (Jul 18, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• How do I get (Apr 21, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• How do I get a surgeon to accept me with a lower BMI? (Aug 7, 2001) (View) (13 answers)
• how do I get BCBS PPO to pay for cardiolite stress test ????? (Jun 12, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• How do I get my surgeons office to correctly go about the authorization process? (Jul 25, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• How do I get started in order to qualify for the surgery, What do I have to do? (Apr 27, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
• How do I get the ball moving? (Nov 27, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• How do I go about getting approved for surgery? (Feb 7, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How do I go about getting considered for surgery in Ontario Canada? (Mar 15, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• How do I meet Aetna's new requirements, posted 1/17/03? (Feb 5, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• How do I prove 5 years of morbid obesity with my yo-yo diets? I have been (Jun 4, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• How do I prove that I have been (Apr 26, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• How do I satisfy the insurance requirement of supervised diet attempts? (Sep 7, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• How do they do a stress incontinence test? (Nov 8, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• How do we know if we're 100 lb. overweight? (Nov 3, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• How do you figure the 6 month supervised diet? (Jan 28, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• How do you get a PCP to cooperate in supervising the diet? (May 20, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• How do you honestly answer diet info when you have poor memory for details? (Feb 19, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• how do you know (Oct 2, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• How do you know if your company has an exclusion for WLS? (Nov 28, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• How do you know what size your (Dec 3, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• How do you make sure your PCP approves referal to surgeon? (Sep 11, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• How do you talk to your PCP and tell him his letter is not good enough (Apr 23, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• How does Doctor keep records of weight loss? (Aug 7, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How does steroid therapy affect the ability for WLS? (Jun 30, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
• How does the first consult go? (Jan 4, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• How far in advance can you get your test completed? (Jul 25, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• How fast will a 25 year old recover? (Aug 31, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
• How hard is it to be approved? (Oct 14, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• How large is the packet you submitted to your ins. for approval? (Sep 23, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• How long after giving birth can you have this surgery? (Aug 25, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• HOW LONG AFTER HAVING A COLD WILL IT USUALLY TAKE FOR SURGERY (Jan 9, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• How long after you submit your info to Walter Linstrom does....... (Jun 22, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• How long did it take to get aproved with W. Lindstrom appeal ? (Sep 11, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• How long did take to get surgery date after consultation apptoiments? (May 18, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• how long did your insurance co make you wait to approve abdominal plasty? (Oct 19, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• How long does the review board normally take at BTC, TX? (Aug 14, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• how long is the process to have surgery? (Apr 1, 2008) (View) (13 answers)
• how long is your final consult visit (Jul 19, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• How long should I be free of the flu before I'm safe for open RNY? (Apr 27, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• How long should it take for the psycologist to send in your referal? (May 31, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• How long should it take for your PCP to write his letter? (Apr 10, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• How long should it take to get the results of a CT scan done on my kidney (Sep 4, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• How many co-Morbidies do you need to get the surgery (Mar 6, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• How many Drs did you have to see before surgery. (Apr 19, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• How many members with 40-42 BMI were successfull (Sep 24, 2002) (View) (30 answers)
• How many of you have had WLS, with no life threating comorbs and BMI in the low 40s? (Dec 16, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• How many or how long do previous medically supervised diets have to be? (Aug 4, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How many people have had RNY that were only 85# overweight? (Nov 5, 2001) (View) (13 answers)
• how much do I need to weigh if I am 5'4 (Feb 8, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• How much do I provide my insurance on the 1st try? (Sep 9, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• How much overweight is req. for surgery? thanks (Jun 5, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
• how much weight does the nutritionist have on qualifying (Sep 9, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• How often and how long and many times do I need to see a Dr. to qualify for PS? (Jul 28, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• How old do you have to be before they will do this type of surgery? (Nov 11, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• How soon after gall bladder surgery is it safe to have lap RNY? (Jul 22, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• how to figure out the BMI (Jun 7, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• How to get approved for the surgery (Mar 10, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• How will i know if i am a candidate for bariatric surgery? (Aug 2, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I am pre op and my liver function test came back elevated. (May 27, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• i have PCOS, joint pain, and type 2 diabetes and my bmi is 46. (Jan 30, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• I am 16 years old and have a BMI of 57.9. Should I go to my insurence company and try (Jan 30, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
• I am 208 5'4 I have a BMI of 34. Is there anything out there that can help? (Aug 4, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• I am 21, 5' half inch tall, 250lbs.... Do you think I should pursue WLS? (Aug 26, 2000) (View) (9 answers)
• I am 22 years old and my surgeon wants me to write a history of.... (Oct 23, 2005) (View) (10 answers)
• I am 29 years old, is that too young to have this surgery. (Jun 22, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• I am 415 with a BMI of 69 (Aug 6, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• I am 47. Does my age affect post op course? (Jun 15, 2001) (View) (11 answers)
• I am 5'5" and weigh between 220 and 225. I am scheduled for my first consult on (Nov 27, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• I am 50 lbs overweight why do I not qualify for stapling? (Apr 29, 1999) (View) (16 answers)
• I am 54 yrs. old. Anyone out there my age, who has had the surgery? (Nov 2, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
• i am 57 and wonder if anyone my age has had the surgery and how they are doing? (Jul 10, 1999) (View) (14 answers)
• I am 5ft.2in. and weigh196lbs. do I qualify. (Jan 31, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I am 6" and weigh 250lbs., I have TypeII Diabetes, hypertension, high colesterol and (May 6, 2010) (View) (7 answers)
• I am 64years and need to lose 85 lbs.just under or just 40 BMI - GHI insurance - i (Apr 5, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I am 90 pounds overweight and BMI of 36 what are my chances for approval (Nov 29, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• I am a 64 year old male, 100 lbs. overwieght. Does age disqualify me for RNY? (Jan 13, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I am a chronic pain pt. on many narcotics due to multiple car accidents. (Sep 11, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• I am actually wondering if anyone knows of a WLS friendly Physc in the DFW area? (Apr 8, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• I am afraid cardiologist may not refer me (Oct 20, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• I am almost 1 yr out and about 35 lbs away from goal. I will wait until I am (Apr 19, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• I am an 18 year old female with a BMI of 41. Would surgery be a good option for me? (Feb 12, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I am being delayed because of my psych eval, please read. (LONG) (Sep 10, 2002) (View) (13 answers)
• I am between 5'10 and 5'11 with a weight of 245. If I go with 5'10, my BMI is 35.2, (Mar 23, 2004) (View) (9 answers)
• I am claustrophobiac tried a sleep test but could not sleep any suggestions (Jan 8, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• I am considering usin BTC in Wylie to have my surgery and (Sep 3, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I am curious as to what ins co is looking for in terms of physician-supervised diets (Oct 23, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
• I am doing the required 6 mo of weight watchers (pre op). (Sep 9, 2010) (View) (6 answers)
• I am drowning in paperwork & appointments! Anyone else just starting out? (Mar 10, 2011) (View) (5 answers)
• I am gaining weight pre op. (Aug 22, 2001) (View) (15 answers)
• I am going through the appeal process, please tell me your experiences (Jun 11, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I am having problems with approval help--please help me with referal letter too thank (Sep 19, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I am having trouble getting approved how can i get around the 1 yr Dr supervised diet (Aug 24, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• I AM IN DESPERATE NEED OF APPEAL ADVICE... (Mar 6, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• I am interested in wls and I'm currently taking (Aug 18, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• I am just starting out in my goal of long term weight loss. (Feb 23, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I am just starting to have back pain when I have been standing what should I do? (Dec 6, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I am looking for a list of PCP's in the Sacramento area that are supportive of WLS (Oct 10, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• I am looking for a PCP in Salem that is Kaiser approved that is WLS friendly (Jun 23, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• i am looking for a weight loss friendly dr to do a psych eval in ill aoround the (Oct 15, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I am looking for any PCP's in the San Fernando Valley (Mar 1, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• I am nervous my pcp will not approve the surgery. Any suggestions? (Aug 31, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• I am new to this...how do I get started? (Nov 22, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• I am not in an HMO, does my PCP need to recommend me. (Jun 18, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I am only 9 months out from bypass but have already lost 164 lbs (Dec 5, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
• I am planning to have an abdomino plasty and breast reductin at (Apr 13, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I am planning to have an abdomino plasty and breast reduction at (Apr 13, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• I am right at 100 lbs overweight I would like to know if this is considered heavy eno (Feb 5, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• I am seeking Tricare patients with the same BMI or lower and no comorbidites (Jun 6, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• I am so confused on BMI requirements, too many rules HELP!!!! (Aug 8, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• I am so frustrated and really need some advice... (Jul 12, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• I AM TALL, SO MY WEIGHT IS NOT AS NOTICEABLE TO OTHERS AND MY BMI IS 37-38 (May 21, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• I am told that GHI insurance rarely covers lap band surgery, Is this true? (Sep 21, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• I AM TRYING TO GET APPROVED WITH MEDICARE IS THIS A HARD PROCESS (Jul 28, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• I am wondering if there are to many people out there going from the rny to the ds. Wh (Aug 9, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• I appealed and now have gotten a letter............. (Oct 30, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I approached my PCP for a surgery referral, she is supportive but (Jul 3, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I CAN'T FIND A PSYCHIATRIST~ (Oct 8, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• I cannot find on the site a good PCP letter for Aetna Us Healthcare (Apr 25, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• I chose Dr. Needleman OSU, my surgeon how long did it take for his office to get back (Dec 19, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I decided I want to get the surgery, but I don't know where to start. (Jul 31, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• I DON (Jan 17, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• i don't have any medicall supervised diets (Mar 16, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• I don't have many weight loss attempts, will that be a problem? (Feb 9, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I don't know how to approach my new PCP!! HELP (May 12, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• I don't know where to start!!! (Apr 15, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• I dont have a regular pcp..CA someone tell me a dr in houston (Sep 14, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• i dont quite meet the 100 lbs or the bmi (Sep 21, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• I got approved !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Mar 11, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• I got my date (May 21, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• I GOT MY DATE!! (Mar 5, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• I got my first Denial letter in the mail today........... (Aug 14, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I HAD 3 PREVIOUS WLS. MY SURGEON A NEW ONE HAS TOLD ME TO LOSS 35# (Jul 29, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• I had a hysterectomy last year will I be able to have wls this year? (Mar 13, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• I had a thyroid test done and my TSH came back....... (May 26, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• i had an endoscopy, dr. said i had slight irratitation, gave me prevacid. (Jul 3, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I had complications from a tummy tuck and complete hystorectomy (Feb 17, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• I had Hep Non A Non B in 1986 Is this a disqualification for the Roux N Y? (Nov 27, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I Had My First Consultation On 4-18-03, The Doctor Was Discouraging (Apr 21, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• I had my intial dr.visit on jan.22, and did all of my required tests, now what? (Mar 3, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• i had nissen fundoplicatin surgery(reflux repair) can i still have RNY surgery (Feb 29, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• I had reflux surgery 2 years ago. Will they not approve me? (Jan 9, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I had surgery in 1985 in 1988 I developed a gangrenous bowel I ended up having a (Jan 1, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• I HAD THE VBG APRIL 8TH 2002 AND NOW I WANT THE RNY (Oct 18, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I had to go through 4-6 months of supervised weight management. I haven't lost any (Dec 1, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• I had wls 24 years ago. Will that affect having a different form of wls? (Aug 2, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• I have 1 parathyroid, 3 were removed. Will that effect my WLS Calcium? (Mar 4, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I have a BMI of 35 w/ MAJOR co-morbidities and I was denied surgery, Why? (Jun 19, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• i have a bmi of 36 with health problems i have cigna has anyone been approved (Apr 5, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• I have a BMI of 36.6 and co-morbid symptoms. I am self pay . Will the Dr. refuse? (Jul 24, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• I have a BMI of 37 ( I am 5'1 (Feb 28, 2005) (View) (10 answers)
• I have a bmi of 37.7 and no comorbidites. Is this something I should even consider? (Jul 11, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I have a BMI of 40.5 with no comorbs, Will I still qualify? (Feb 7, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• I have a BMI of probably 40-42 now, I am having second thoghts (Aug 13, 2001) (View) (17 answers)
• I have a consultation with Dr Custer in late April to see if I qualify for wls. (Feb 23, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• I have a face!! and a ? (Jan 30, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• I have a friend who truly needs the surgery......is 59 to old (Jul 30, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• I have a handful of problems, and suspect Sleep Apnea... (Apr 4, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I have a problem.. (Oct 6, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• I have a sensative stomach. I am looking into surgery an Open RNY. (Jan 30, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I have almost finished all my pre-op evals and now med sup info (Aug 2, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• I have Anthem BC/BS POS(Ohio) Qualifications (Feb 27, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I have BC/BS but it has an exclusion I will be covered under Aetna 10/01/2008 (Aug 4, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• I have BC/BS Community Blue-I have had a hard time getting my medical records. (May 22, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I have BCBS HMO/ Blue Advantage. I have a BMI of 46 with only a few co-morbidities. (Aug 28, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• I have been denied by BCBC and was told there is nothing else to do. Can someone (Aug 6, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• I have been denied by BCBS of AL they say I don't have the comorbidities for surgery (Jan 10, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• I have been morbidly obese for most of my adult life; however, 5 years ago I used (Jun 3, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I have been on Predisone off and on for 2 years. (Aug 8, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• I have been on seeing a nutritionist for 5 months, does this qualify? (Nov 16, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I have been seeing an eating disorder psychologist (May 15, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• I have bmi of 30 but family history of morbid obesity, is there a way to have surgery (Nov 14, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• i have bmi of39 iwas denied first letter isent (Feb 22, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• I have clinical depression and take an anti-depressant. Can I be denied? (Dec 17, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• I have community blue insurance and bmi of 38 and 110 overweight whats my chances? (Jun 4, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I have constant back pain, had herniated disk surgery 1986. (Jul 14, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• I have decided to have an RNY, where do I begin? (Sep 14, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I have done alot of research ,but am still a little bit concerned. (Oct 8, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• i have done everything my dr has requested me to do for my surgery. (Mar 30, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• I have either a block artery or breast to large (Sep 2, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• I have Few Proofs of wgt loss trys. I just gave up 10 yrs ago will i be rejected? (Jan 21, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I have Goodpastures Syndrome...can I still have WLS (Dec 19, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I have had a few relatives approach me regarding the Sugery, However!! (Nov 16, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I have had laproscopic gallbladder removal, is it still possible to have a lap rny? (Jul 18, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I have had reflux surgery last year would this disqualify me for weight loss surgery? (Nov 29, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• I have had ulcerative colitis for 20 years. Will I qualify for RYN/Stapling? (Jul 21, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I have had WLS in the 70's and it reversed in 1980. Do you think I can qualify? (Jun 14, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• i have health net in CT, BMI of 37 with osteoarthritis in left knee and lower back, (Apr 9, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I have heard that if you have a bmi over 50 you cannot have it done lap. HELP!! (Aug 26, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
• I have hyperthyriod and i take two pill a day. (Mar 25, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• I have just been told by BTC that they can't do my surgery (Jun 10, 1999) (View) (8 answers)
• I have mild sleep apnea; will my surgery be postponed? (Apr 8, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• I have my consultation next week what can I expect next? (Feb 15, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I have never had a doctor assisted diet yet I have been on everything else how (Jul 2, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I have no doctor records at all (Mar 18, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• I have no health problems other than my weight, is this surgery for me? (Mar 2, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• I have no serious life threating co- morbs. BUT I HAVE A PLAN...... (Oct 2, 2001) (View) (22 answers)
• I have one comorbity and..... (Mar 13, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• I have Pacificare but have not followed with a PCP in years. Am I doomed? (Aug 7, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I have Pacificare, the only official diagnosis I have ever had was high cholesterol.. (Jul 21, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• i have PCOS, diabetes, and back/hip pain, and my bmi is 46. (Feb 1, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• I have questions regarding getting preapproved (Feb 13, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I have the State of IL. medicaid card (Mar 4, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
• I have to have a sleep study, and recommendations for Columbus, Ohio (Jan 9, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I have to write the letter for me doctor. What do I say? (Jan 16, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• I have tri-care prime, can I get my psych eval. done threw my PCP. (Dec 1, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I have United Healthcare Select Plus Pos has anyone else had a tummy tuck with hernia (Dec 28, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I haven't been 100 lbs overweight for 5 years, will I have trouble with BC/BS? (Jul 15, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I heard there was a form letter on this site that we could use. (Jun 28, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• I just emailed someone regarding insurance laws in Indiana and I would like to know. (Jun 20, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I just got my insurance through my work but now I don't know where to start? (Jun 1, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• I just had blood tests done and my cholesterol is298 and triglycerides are 283 (Sep 19, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I just had my consultation and the doctor said that I am a good canidate (Mar 6, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I just moved to Utah and need to select a PCP. who takes CIGNA (May 2, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• I just wanted to know will Medicaid (Total Health Care) cover the surgery? (Dec 3, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• I know im a candidate, but my Dr. wont refer me.... (Apr 22, 2008) (View) (17 answers)
• I know what an endocrinologist does now but... (Feb 19, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I live in Eastern NC and my insurance accepted me now they say I need a psych. (Jan 31, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• I may need Gall Bladder Surgery (May 23, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I meet the surgeon tomorrow and i am SOOOOO nervous, any last minute advise i need ?? (Nov 13, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• I more than qualify health wise........ (May 13, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I need a Kaiser PCP in Salem Oregon who is WLS friendly.. please help.... (Jun 25, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I need a letter for pcp for medical supervised diet (May 14, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I need a letter of medical clearance from my pcp... (Aug 23, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I need a list of diets (Jun 12, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• I need a new PCP in FL (Dec 20, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• I NEED A PCP IN CT IMMEDIATELY (Jun 6, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I need a PCP in Los Angeles area that help in getting okay from my insurance (Jun 24, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• I need a really fast diet... (May 29, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I need a sample PCP letter in Insurance for surgeons referral/surgery authorization. (Apr 30, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I need a supportive PCP in Atlanta, GA? (Jan 25, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I need a surgeon, in OK, who takes Vocational Rehabilitation? (Jan 16, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• I need a WLS friendly PCP in Hampton/Newport News, VA that takes CIGNA (Mar 26, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I need a wls friendly pcp in utah, (Dec 6, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I need a WLS-friendly PCP in Manhattan (NYC). (Aug 16, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I need an opinion about my doctor (Jul 2, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• I need definition of requirements including age limits for medicare (Apr 28, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• I need feedback on choosing a PCP in AZ (Cigna) that is open to this type of surgery. (Apr 20, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I need help developing a rash for TT approval with hernia repair. (Mar 23, 2004) (View) (19 answers)
• I need help finding a supportive PCP to refer me to a surgeon in Dallas? (Jan 23, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I need help finding mid-Missouri psych evaluator (Jul 26, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I need help with BC/BS Health Option insurance approving me. I (Aug 29, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• I need help with Tricare Europe. I can't seem to get anywhere with anyone. (Jan 27, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• I need help writting an appeal letter (Jul 23, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• I need more Comorbs... Please tell me what you think (Mar 19, 2003) (View) (9 answers)
• I need Presbyterian Salud (NM)info and a PCP that will give me a referral if needed. (Mar 7, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I need some to refresh my memory (Nov 25, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I need this surgery desprately. Where do I start? Do I go to my family Dr. (May 16, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I need to find 3 medically supervised weight loss programs (Mar 24, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• I need to find a Psychologist in NYC that takes Medicaid (Aug 17, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• I need to find doctor's in the Tulsa area who will do surgery on a 61 year old female (Aug 8, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• I need to gain 10 lbs. (Nov 16, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• I need to know if having a history of medically supervised diets are a MUST (Apr 29, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• I need to know if I need to see a psyciatrist or psycologist (Jan 9, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I need to know if I would qualify before I pursue any further (Sep 18, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• I neeed some good.... (Sep 28, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• I really have no dr supervised diet records or a pcp that I have seen what can I do? (Oct 22, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• I REALLY need everyone's advice !!!!!! (Jun 11, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• I submitted family history and self-evaluation. Did I ruin my chances? (Jun 11, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I THINK I finally got the referral,but my PCP was adamant about me NOT getting WLS (Sep 7, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• I thought I would be cleared this morning by heart dr but he thinks i have blockage an (Jan 19, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• I took the prescription weight loss drug called Redux. (Dec 19, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• I want for my United Health Care PPO to pay for my Tummy Tuck (May 12, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• I want the lap procedure by had my Gallbladder removed as a teen. Low BMI (Apr 25, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I want to be prepared for my consultation-I have done everything except... (Sep 5, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• I want to have wls my bmi is 35 with co-morbids gall stones, high cholestrol, (Dec 4, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• I want to know if c-sections interfere with surgery (Dec 5, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• I want to lose 20 pounds Will this hinder me in getting approved (Aug 10, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I wanted to know if anyone had a PCP that was not supportive of WLS? (Jul 17, 2000) (View) (14 answers)
• I wanted to know on 'average' how long will it take from start to surgery date? (Jul 28, 2001) (View) (15 answers)
• I was 6.0 ft tall 328 Feb.12 ,2003 surgery day,Oct.1,2003 196 5ft 10.5 in. tall. (Oct 1, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• I was denied 5 days ago, because of lack of documentation. (Mar 26, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I was denied a Bariatric Consult (Jun 3, 2005) (View) (12 answers)
• I WAS DENIED BECAUSE THEY FOUND I WAS HYPOTHROID (Oct 12, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• I was denied by Aetna because I needed to appeal (Aug 28, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• I was denied by Cigna even though I have medically necessary co-morbs (Aug 5, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• I WAS DENIED BY CIGNA HMO(SOUTH FLORIDA) DUE TO DIET HISTORY. I HAVE BEEN UNDER A (Jan 20, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• I was denied by Kaiser Permanente in Maryland. How can I appeal? (Jun 29, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I was denied for lap surgery because of previous abdominal surgery (Apr 12, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I was denied, what do I do now? (Apr 27, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• I was diagnosed 2 years ago with a fatty liver (non-alcoholic). (Feb 14, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• I was just wondering what insurance co. will accept as proof of a supervised diet? (Jul 8, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• I was told by my PCP that I am too healthy. (Dec 21, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• I was told I have scar tissue, when I had a lap gallbladder removal 10 yrs ago, (Sep 9, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• I was wondering how long will it be, before I get a decision date after all my test (Feb 22, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• I WEIGH 415 BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ON A SUPERVISED DIET (Aug 7, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• I went through the procuders my insurance requested so what happens after ? (Jan 10, 2006) (View) (2 answers)
• I went to my doctor today and asked her if she could write me a referral to see a (Apr 29, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• I WOULD LIKE INFO ON HOW I CAN GET THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO PAY FOR THE THIGH SURGERY (Jan 18, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• I would like some advise on where to go next..... (Mar 21, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• I would like to get some information on VBG in teenage years.... (Apr 30, 1999) (View) (9 answers)
• I would like to hear from anyone over 50 who has has gastric bypass surgery. (Oct 4, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• I would like to know if there is anyone out there who will share their PCP's (Oct 22, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• I'm 18 and my BMI is 35, will I quailify for surgery? (Apr 4, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• I'm 24 years old, and have Manic Depression. Can I use this to help get approved?r? (Sep 18, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• I'm 33 and the mom of 5 who has some serious stretch marks above & below my (Sep 12, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• I'm 5'2 (Nov 12, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• I'm 5'8, 220lbs and I have bad back pain, do you think I can qualify? (Dec 28, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• I'm 55 years old and I have done my research, (May 21, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I'm 62yrs old & need to talk to folks my age (Aug 15, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
• I'm about thirty pound from y doctor goal for me (Apr 20, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• I'm currently getting ready to send my informaiton for an in house medical review. (Sep 2, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• I'm just starting the process and have some questions.................. (Mar 3, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• I'm looking for a PCP who is WLS friendly. (Jun 22, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• I'm Not morbidly obese,Huh? (Sep 1, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• I'm on the borderline for qualifying with BMI 37, should I have WLS? (Feb 25, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• I'm only about 80-90#'s overwt...BMI is 38...age45...5'4 (Feb 18, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• I'm too healthy (Mar 30, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• I'm waiting to be approved for surgery and can't stop eating. (Jan 2, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
• I'm wondering if WLS will work for ME...please read! (Aug 9, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• I've heard United health care is tough to get approval from for TTetc.. (Jan 10, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• I've just recently moved to VA.... (Jun 19, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
• I've never been on a doctor recommended diet, would I still qualify? (Mar 9, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Ideal Weight Issue (Sep 24, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Ideas on letter to my Primary care (anti weight loss surgery) (Feb 13, 2008) (View) (16 answers)
• If an appeal is imminent, why jump through hoops?? (Jan 10, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• If excessive eating is not the cause of my weight problem, will surgery help? (Apr 30, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• If I didn't loose any weight since my first consult will they still perform surgery? (Oct 19, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
• If i do not have 12 supervised mth of diet history will i be denied by bcbs (Nov 26, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• If I gain weight during the 3 months of having to see my nutritionist will my insuran (Feb 17, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
• If I had colon cancer surgery in 1995 will I have a problem? (Nov 1, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• If I have no well documented co-mobids would it be possible to get surgery? (Nov 27, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• If I have nothing abnormal with my GI tract, do I still need that swallowing test? (Sep 21, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• If I lose weight will can I still get the surgery? (Aug 25, 2010) (View) (4 answers)
• If I pick up new insurance thru my husbands company will there be a pre-existing issue? (Mar 29, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• IF MY CO MORBS ARE CONTROLLED BY MEDS CAN I STILL HAVE SURGERY? (Jun 16, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• If no response after 30 days, does it mean I automatically win? (Oct 19, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• if supervised diets rom Dr. are from 6 yrs. ago would ins. accept this? (Oct 6, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• If the surgeon is very far away, do I have to go to his office many times (Sep 9, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• If you are a binge eater will the surgery be unsuccessful? (Oct 6, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• If you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, does this dis-qualify you for WLS? (Sep 20, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• If you had to have counseling BEFORE WLS(long) (Jun 27, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• If you have a fatty liver can you still have the lap band surgery (Apr 9, 2008) (View) (5 answers)
• If you have a leak val.in the heart will thay do the RNY bypass surgery on you (Jan 14, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• If you have UPMC HMO is there any reason why they would deny you the surgery? (Dec 3, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• If you were 21 years old, would you have the surgery done? (Jul 22, 2001) (View) (19 answers)
• If you're having the RNY can you choose between the DISTAL and PROXIMAL? (May 3, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• If your plan doesn't cover a tt, can you get around that or appeal, or is it final?? (Feb 23, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• im 50 will medicare pay (Apr 22, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Im 5ft2 and exactly 100 pounds over weight with no comorbities. (Jan 2, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• Im interested in using Walter Lindstrom for my appeal whats my next step? (Dec 20, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Im interested in using Walter Lindstrom for my appeal whats my next step? (Dec 21, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• in need of 6 months diet history sample (Jun 30, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Info on insurance law in Virginia (Mar 27, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Info on Judith Olmstead (sp), SD psych?? (Jul 3, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Ins requiring history of medically supervised wieght management??? (Oct 1, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• INSURANCE APPEALS PROCESS INFORMATION (Feb 21, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Insurance approved my surgery for RNY at BTC in Langhorne but it has to be in 30 days (Aug 25, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Insurance Co. is being really strict.!!!!!!!! (Dec 10, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• Insurance Codes for DS (Oct 22, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Insurance denied appeal AGAIN, if I have just hernia repaired .... (Jul 10, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Insurance problems, five year criteria why don't they really care? (Mar 11, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Is 18 too young for WLS? (Jul 6, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• is 67 yrs old to old for this surgery? (Jun 2, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Is a BMI of 40+ automatically considered MO or do Ins co have final say? (Feb 20, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Is a BMI of 40.3 cutting it close ? (Feb 15, 2003) (View) (15 answers)
• Is a letter of self report the same as a letter of necessity? (Jul 19, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Is a prior blood clot indication of too much of a risk for surgery? (May 7, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Is age a determining factor in qualifying for surgery....I am 64. (Dec 18, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Is anyone running into any problems with Aetna since 7/31/02 ammendment? (Oct 1, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Is apnea testing required before surgery? (Nov 29, 2004) (View) (7 answers)
• Is BCBS of AL more worried about the 100 lbs overweight or the BMI of 40 or more? (Jul 23, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Is being an Apple shape a co morbidity? (Oct 8, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• Is being over 100 LBS overweight, and a BMI over 40 'medically necissary'? (Apr 19, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Is Hashimotos Thyroid Disease considered a qualification? (Oct 1, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Is having a Thyroid problem a co-morbidity? (Aug 30, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• Is having been on a physicain prescribed weight loss program required prior to WLS? (Apr 17, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Is hypoglycemia considered a comorbidity or does it hinder your chances for surgery? (Jan 19, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Is hypothyroidism a hindrance to surgery? (Oct 18, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Is is possible to have LapRNY after gall bladder surgery? (Dec 27, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Is is possible to qualify with your insurance, but not with the Surgeon? (Apr 2, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Is it still true........ (Mar 11, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Is it a good idea to change insurance companies for this surgery. (Jan 13, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Is it a possibility that a person's BMI is too high, mine is currently 80 BMI. (Mar 2, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• Is it better to Teleconference or show up at appeal? (Jan 23, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Is it just out of the question for a 12yr old child who is 275lbs to have WLS (Mar 7, 2002) (View) (26 answers)
• Is it manditory that you have a sleep lab test before WLS ? (Sep 13, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• IS IT NORMAL THAT YOU HAVE TO HAVE SLEEP STUDY AND PYSCH EVAL BEFORE INS APPROVAL (Jul 21, 2005) (View) (10 answers)
• Is it possible for insurance co. to pick and choose co-morbids??? (Jan 2, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Is it possible to have LAP RNY if it is being performed as a revision to a VBG? (Jan 13, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Is it possible to have RNY after gastroplasty 21 years ago that was reversed? (Jan 12, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Is it possible to have WLS while going thru treatment? (Jul 23, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
• Is it possible to have WLS with a BMI of 33.3? (Mar 25, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Is it really necessary to have to wait 9 months for surgery? (Jun 4, 2008) (View) (21 answers)
• Is it safe to get pregnant after having gastric bypass??? (Apr 29, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Is it still a co-morbidity if you have solved it with surgery? (Aug 13, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Is it the norm for the surgeon to take pre-op photos of you in the nude? (Mar 19, 2000) (View) (19 answers)
• Is it true that Medicare makes you wait 6 months before they will consider paying (Nov 1, 2010) (View) (14 answers)
• IS ITP grounds for rejecting surgery? (Mar 9, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Is Morbid Obesity a legal disability? (Nov 11, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Is my BMI too high for Lap RNY? (Jul 4, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• Is my BP bad enough to be considered a co morbidity? (Oct 14, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Is my problem pre-existing? (Mar 13, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Is my weight too low? (Feb 27, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Is obesity a pre-existing condition? (Jun 5, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
• Is PCOS a comorbid condition? (Jan 17, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Is RNY surgery dangerous if I have hypothyroidism? (Mar 4, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• is sciatica concerderd a co-morbidity? (Aug 14, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Is Spondylolysis considered a obesity related disease ( joint bearing)? (Jun 23, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Is the a weight limit on Lap RNY? (Jul 15, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Is the lack of a menstrual cycle, headaches, & back pain enough to justify surgery? (Jan 22, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• is their any wls friendly pcp providers in wa? (Feb 25, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Is there a difference between morbidities and comorbidities? (May 2, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Is there a form that I can take in for my psych eval? (Oct 2, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Is there a minimum age requirement? (Apr 30, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Is there a range of BMI numbers that would indicate WLS should happen? (Jun 25, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Is there a specific length of time you need to be over 100 lbs? (Mar 6, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Is there a surgery for people who are overweight 50 lbs (Aug 16, 2005) (View) (8 answers)
• Is there a way to block a psych eval from your insurance carrier (Sep 25, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Is there a way to have surgery without my PCP's approval? (May 31, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Is there a weight minimum for having the BPD/DS? (May 11, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• is there an alternative to the surgery i am at a bmi of 38.9 and was denied from the (Nov 17, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Is there any health conditions that don't qualify you for WLS? (Nov 25, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Is there any hope? My appeal was denied. (May 24, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Is there any info I can print to show my reluctant pcp? (Jan 6, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Is there any reason that a doctor would refuse to do WLS? (Aug 31, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• Is there anyone out there who is very young (teens) who had this surgery? (Oct 23, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Is there anyone over 60 that has had Lap Band or RNY in Pa. (Oct 1, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Is there anyone over 60 who has had any type of wls performed? (Jan 3, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Is there anyone who has a WLS friendly PCP who takes UHC? (Jan 28, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Is there anything a person can do to make the numbers from a glucose test read high? (Aug 23, 2003) (View) (16 answers)
• Is there anything I can do to speed up the insurance process? (Jan 21, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Is there anything that helps your skin shrink while losing weight? (Jan 10, 2009) (View) (12 answers)
• Is there anything that you shouldn't say to the nutritionist or psychologist? (Aug 8, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• Is there anyway to get insurance to cover a Psycalogical Eval? (Aug 5, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Is there organations that will help with payments of surgery (Jan 2, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Is there somewhere I can find a pcp who is knowledgable about WLS? (Feb 21, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Is this normal? (Jun 8, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• Is this the beginning of a fight? (Apr 13, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Is thyroid a co-morbid? (Oct 22, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Is WLS ever performed on anyone with heart problems? (Feb 22, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Is WLS safe for fatty liver with imflamation[NASH]? (May 2, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Isn't gastric banding different from RNY? (Aug 27, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• It Is not Mo.state that has the 5 year rule but because I have Medicade (Apr 24, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Just found out I have baseline Osteopenia (Aug 30, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• Just how depressed can you be without being denied? (Sep 15, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• JUST HOW TO QUALIFYING (Feb 8, 2011) (View) (1 answer)
• Just started and looking for help. I live in Pensacola, FL (Jul 29, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Just wondering if anyone can clarify.....insurance rules for surgery (Oct 5, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Kaiser doctor says must be able to demonstrate 30 mins of exercise. (Feb 4, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Keep a food diary for nutritional evaluation (Sep 8, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Letter of Authorization and Referral (Mar 21, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Life Threatening Conditions? Insurance denied my surgery (Mar 3, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Looking for a good PCP in Lansing MI surrounding area? (Nov 26, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Looking for a PCP in Rochester, NY familiar with RNY who cares about their patients (Jan 17, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Looking for a PCP near Fayetteville NC (Feb 11, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Looking for a surgery friendly PCP in Austin TX. (Jul 24, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Looking for a therapist to qualify for surgery Columbus OH (Aug 9, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
• LOOKING FOR A TIMELINE...... (Feb 2, 2011) (View) (1 answer)
• Looking for a WLS friendly PCP for Kaiser, Orange County, Southern California (Sep 6, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Looking for any place that is performing the surgery as obesity prevention (Jul 10, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Looking for Canadian peer (Jan 7, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Looking for Current information on UC Davis WLS scheduling (Aug 8, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Looking for information regaring co-morbidities. (Dec 1, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
• Looking for Kaiser Drs In Bakersfield area, Who are Pro WLS (Nov 7, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Looking for PCP in/near Columbia SC (Dec 13, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Looking for PCP in Chattanooga tn - one who is familiar with WLS. (Nov 17, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Looking for recent aprovals in New York by Aetna US Healthcare for RNY (Jun 3, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Looking for some advice- maybe some before and after pictures. Any advice at all. (Feb 25, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• Looking for someone who has used Dr. Rose in MS that has a bmi of 60 or more (Jun 9, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Looking for stats showing good outcomes for those with BMI<40 (Jan 3, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Looking for stats showing good outcomes for those with BMI<40 (Jan 3, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Looking thru the surgeons list for a new wls surgeon ....... (Dec 22, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• LOSE 50 POUNDS?! HELP! HOW? (Jun 13, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Lost weight on Meridia, but still want surgery... (Jun 20, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• LQQKING for a WLS friendly Uro Surgeon in the Dallas area (Mar 19, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Many of my pertinent medical records are old and possibly destroyed. What do I do? (Jul 4, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Medabolic Syndrome "High Risk" Co-Morbidity??? (Feb 2, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• Medical Group stipulates that I must not have any additional children? (Feb 1, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• medical or surgical treatment for obesity,unless otherwise specified in the covered se (Dec 28, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Medicare is my primary, BCBS is backup. (Nov 29, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• MEDICARE IS MY PRIMARY, MEDICAID OF OHIO IS MY SECONDARY. NEED GUIDELINES ?? (Aug 4, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Mon. 3/4/02 I have my first visit with my PCP regarding surgery, does anyone know (Feb 28, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Most of you answering posts are young, younger, youngest; how about 60+ people? (Jun 18, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• My Insurance requires you to be twice your ideal body weight..for a woman 5'8 (Sep 10, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• My BCBS changed their guidelines- advice needed of referral letter (Apr 1, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• My best friend was diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy in december (Apr 7, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• My BMI has finally hit 40, how long do I need to make sure i stay here? (Nov 26, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• My BMI here is 47 my BMI from my surgeon is 45.7. Why? (Aug 28, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• My BMI is 35 and I have sever back pain and depression (Jan 2, 2005) (View) (10 answers)
• My BMI is 35, I am diabetic, does anyone know if Medicare will approve Lap ? (Jun 12, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• My BMI is 35-36 with co-morbitities. Approval with Blue Cross Prudent Buyer? (Apr 2, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• My BMI is 36.5, but I have reflux, achy joints, and high blood pressure...should I (Jul 1, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• my BMI is 37.5, I am 5ft 2inches @ 200 lbs do i qualify for surgery? (Jan 23, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• MY BMI is 39.1 5'6 242lbs what are the chances for surgery? (Dec 7, 2000) (View) (8 answers)
• My BMI is 51, can I still have laparoscopic surgery? (Feb 18, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• My BMI is 51.6,and I have a few co-morbidies why was I denied?? (Jul 16, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• My BMI is 63.. will a doctor not do the surgery because it is so high? (May 16, 2003) (View) (13 answers)
• MY BMI is 72.1, Am I too heavy for surgery? (Dec 15, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• my company just changed me from Anthem to Oxford, with a exclusion clause...help!!! (Jan 20, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• My current PCP doesn't want me to have the surgery...what's next? (Dec 18, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• My daughter is 16 years old and weights over 240 lbs and wants to have WLS surgery. (Nov 11, 2002) (View) (8 answers)
• My doctor does not want me to have the surgery. He says everyone that has it (Oct 17, 2001) (View) (16 answers)
• My doctor said I should have this surgery. I need my gall bladder out. (Apr 10, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• My doctor's office called and told me that BCBS/Blue Choice is now requiring (Aug 18, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• My EKG came back abnormal and now my surgery is postponed.... (Aug 2, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• my ekg came back borderline abnormal and i am having a stress test tommrrow if it is (Dec 27, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• My ekg came back that I had a mild heart attack (Jun 1, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• My endoscopy results came back and I have (Nov 10, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• my fiance has CHF,is 46ys old ,extremely overweight, I am very concerned (Oct 27, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
• My first consult is may 8th,2003, what are the chances of him turning me down? (Apr 18, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• My friend is looking for a WLS friendly PCP in Marshall or Longview, Texas. (Mar 24, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• My gums bleed with flossing. I'm diabetic & have heart murmur. (Sep 17, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• MY HEART IS OFF RYTHM AND I HAVE 2 LEAKING VALVES THAT NEED REPLACING (Aug 7, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• My husband has a BMI of 35.5 w/no co/morbs except knee and back pain. (Dec 5, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• My initial consultation was a green light. I fit the profile for RNY surgery. (Jul 29, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
• my ins only pays for obesity if caused by something (Jun 13, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• My ins. is asking why I have gained my weight back after having had stapling in 1982 (Mar 16, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• My ins. is php tncare, im appved for surgery, now wait 2 yrs for their dr, help (Dec 28, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• My insuracne just advised me that I need to take a BMI test. What the heck is it? (Apr 1, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• My insurance has an age exclusion clause. Where do I go to find out the national (Feb 18, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• My insurance (health assurance ppo ) want me to provide a letter of past diets (Apr 5, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• My insurance changed from Anthem BC/BS to Great WEst/One Health Plan. (Jan 2, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• My insurance company doesn't require this, but should I...... (Apr 2, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• My insurance covers WLS but you have to have 18 months of dr records (Jul 24, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• MY INSURANCE DON'T REQUIRE SUPERVISED DIET, BUT NEED TO FIND SURGEON THAT DOESN'T ! (Jun 17, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• My mom is 53 years old and weighs about 280 lbs. She has (Feb 12, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• My mother is 63 and on medicare, will dr's do surgery on her (IL)? (Aug 14, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
• My nutritionist consult is my first step in my insurance approval process. (Jul 19, 2004) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• My PCP denied my request for a referral letter today but... (Feb 21, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• My PCP flat-out refuses to authorize surgery. (Sep 19, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• My PCP gave me a referral, but will not write a letter of medical necessity (Apr 5, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• My PCP has written her recommendation letter, what should I do now? (Jun 14, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• My PCP refused referal to Dr Colberg for WLS, looking for WLS Friendly PCP Philly?! (Sep 15, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• My PCP told me she would not refer me for this surgery because she believes it is a w (Mar 27, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• My PCP wants me to create the letter of medical necessity. (Dec 14, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• my PCP wants me to wait sx months to see if i can do it on my own (Feb 10, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• My PCP will not give a referrel. I'm looking a Dr. in my area who is WLS freindly I l (Nov 3, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• My PCP will not refer me or any of his patients for this surgery but... (Mar 2, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• My PCP won't give me a referral? (Oct 26, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• My PCP won't refer me? Does anyone go to Kaiser in Harbor City, CA (Aug 18, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
• My PCP wont take time to write a letter of support. Will this affect my chances? (Jun 28, 2001) (View) (10 answers)
• My Primary Care Dr. needs to write a letter (himself) for my ins. (Sep 15, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• My primary care physcian is against me having the surgery (Aug 8, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• MY PRIMARY PHY. WILL NOT GIVE REFERRAL FOR MY OFFICE VISIT TO SEE DR. BROLIN. (Sep 23, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• my psychologist told me he will clear me for wls but............ (Nov 4, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• My sister had a VGB (gastroplasty) in 1985. could she have the RNY. (Jun 2, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• My surgeon is requiring a consult with Pulmonologist--should I worry? (May 14, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• My surgeon requires a pre-surgical consultation with a psychologist. (Dec 10, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• My surgeon requires wl history from pcp (Nov 13, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• MY surgeon says my insurance won't cover WLS? (Apr 5, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• My surgeon wants me to wait a month before I have my surgery (Jun 11, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• My surgeon will be Dr. Emma Patterson in Portland OR. (Sep 23, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• My WLS surgeon wants me to have a echocardigram because I took phentermine which is (Nov 6, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Names of WLS pre-op specialists in RI/MA who take Cigna (Mar 3, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Need 2 make sure I'm using correct insurance code on my letter (Sep 30, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Need 2 make sure I'm using correct insurance code on my letter (Sep 30, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Need a good Primary Care Physician. Can anyone help? (Apr 10, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Need a psychologist recommendation (Feb 22, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Need a referral from my PCP (Dec 17, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Need a STRONG letter to submit to insurance company. Appt TOMORROW!!! (Aug 16, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Need a WLS friendly PCP in New York City or Brooklyn (Feb 11, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Need advice on revisions..... (Jul 8, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Need ammo to fight insurance (Oct 11, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• need diet list can anyone help (Jun 4, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Need example of letter from PCP (Jul 25, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Need feedback on 6 month supervised weight loss program... (Sep 27, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• Need great letter to insurance company! (Jan 5, 2005) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• need help getting omnicare to pay for surgery? (Nov 12, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Need help overcoming an exclusion-PLEASE (Sep 4, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• NEED HELP TO FIND A PSYCIATRIST THAT WILL TAKE MEDICARE FOR EVAL, (Mar 12, 2010) (View) (3 answers)
• Need help with appeal (Aug 6, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• need help with letter (Apr 13, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• need info on bc/bs of ohio and thier approval record. (Jul 1, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Need new PCP accepting patients Microsoft Aetna (Apr 26, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• need PCP help!!!!!!!!!!!! (Jul 2, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• NEED PCP THAT ACCEPTS MEDICAID AND IS PRO SURGERY (May 15, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Need proof of weight for the past five years. (Mar 2, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• Need psychiatrist in Washington DC area who will aprrove for wls (Jun 6, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Need quick weight loss ideas (Nov 2, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Need resources for Teen RNY (Jul 17, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Need Sample 6-Mo. Exercise Program to Qualify for Surgery! (Dec 13, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Need Seattle Psych Evaluation (Feb 18, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Need to Gain Weight Fast. Please Help!!! (May 16, 2002) (View) (22 answers)
• Need to locate a PC in Detriot who will approve the WLS? (Apr 27, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• NEED TO LOOSE 8 MORE POUNDS FAST ANY IDEAS? (Oct 11, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• Need WLS friendly/knowledgeable pcp in Santa Rosa, CA (Jul 9, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• needing to find dr. in Cullman Al. (Jul 15, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• New Dr. says i am not obese enough for surgury (Apr 6, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• New Rules for Aetna (Feb 19, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• No medical problems or documentation of weight history (Jun 22, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• no proof of 5 years M.O for Aetna PPO Cali (Mar 31, 2007) (View) (4 answers)
• No record of me being a patient. (Feb 13, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• No spouse--must find carrier outside hmo options at work. Waiting period? (Feb 24, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• No weight or diet history documented with a doctor???? (Aug 7, 2003) (View) (10 answers)
• Not a Question,Just a SHOUTOUT!!! (Feb 27, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• NOT MOTIVATED (Jan 18, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• Nurse Ratchet gave me the hatchet- what can I do? (Feb 8, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Nutrionist eval (Mar 21, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Nutritional Eval Sample Letter (Nov 13, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Ok, I am 5'7 and I weigh around the 255 mark. Would I qualify for surgery? (Apr 12, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Ok, so is Presbyterian going to cover it after all? (Oct 3, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• Okay I am 5'4 and my weight is around (Mar 2, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Other comorbidities to qualify for WLS (Jul 26, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• parental dissapproval and eating habits (Aug 9, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• Past 2 years weight history question (Sep 11, 2008) (View) (2 answers)
• past hx of bulimia (Jun 3, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• PCOS covered as comorbidity? (Apr 6, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• PCP doesn't know how to get me approved with Cigna HMO of AZ (Oct 13, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• PCP in or around Charleston SC, that's PRO-WLS and excepts medicaid? (Sep 30, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• PCP in the Dallas area that is WLS friendly. (Jun 27, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• PCP letter: medical clearance and comords? (Nov 14, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• PCP not cooperative in prepping insurance case (Jan 27, 2006) (View) (8 answers)
• PCP not supportive (Jul 18, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• PCP Referral in Lansing,M.I? (Nov 22, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• pcp referral? (Feb 14, 2008) (View) (7 answers)
• PCP will not write a letter of medical necessity...what can I do? (Jul 30, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• pcp won't refer (Aug 7, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Pears....Apples.....difference?? (Aug 8, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Personal Choice paid for my surgery, but won't pay for my consultation (Aug 13, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Place of employment is changing to united medical resources (Dec 7, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Please help me with my insurance problem I am desperate? (May 31, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• please help need sampl letter : (Jun 10, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• PLEASE HELP!!! DENIED FOR HERNIA REPAIR AND POST-OP VENTRAL HERNIA REPAIR (May 13, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Please Help, need some examples of appeal letters for my HMO!!!! (Aug 28, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Please help... I am soo discouraged.. (Feb 25, 2009) (View) (13 answers)
• Please let me know if your BMI is under 40 and you are seeking approval. (Apr 7, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• please name a few for me (Jul 2, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Please share your Information Documenting Morbid Obesity as a Disease (Apr 25, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Please tell me more about Pre-op wt loss. (Jan 23, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• Please tell me this as i checked the site and i checked over BMI. I was wondering (Jun 22, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Please!! Any Georgians out there who have used split billing.. (Aug 1, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Please, can anyone help me with appeal? I was denied by Tricare Prime. (Jan 20, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
• Possible insurance problem? (Dec 17, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Postpone surgery due to severe apnea? (Feb 18, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Postponed due to Low thyroid (Sep 2, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• Pre-approved -OR- Pre-certified -OR- Both?? (Dec 27, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• pre-det.letter of med. necessity and office notes-too good to be true (May 9, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Pre-op exam found a heart murmer. (Nov 24, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Pre-op Kaiser weight loss - how strict? (Nov 16, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Pre-op panel is almost perfect. shoul i do it? (Jan 4, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Pre-op protein too low for surgery (Dec 1, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Pre-op weight loss requirements. (Apr 21, 2008) (View) (15 answers)
• Psych doc in NJ (Aug 9, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Psych eval recommendation in Chicago? (Apr 24, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Psych evaluation...what is the Dr looking for? (Sep 5, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• pulmonary dr state i have emphysema & cannot have the surgery (Jan 6, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Pulmonary test done? (Apr 19, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Pysch Evaluation was done last week and the Doctor left me a message to discuss? (Jan 9, 2008) (View) (8 answers)
• Pyschological Assessment - What's Being Assessed (Nov 26, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
• Qualifications for Plastic Surgery (Jan 9, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Question about PCP referral... (Oct 24, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• question for Dr. Overcashes patients in Florida about 2nd. visit w/ him (Mar 16, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Question for lightweights (May 4, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• Question on Thyroid... (Sep 9, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• Question regarding qualifying for surgery through insuranc carrier (Oct 21, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Questions about the Psychiatric Evaluation (Apr 1, 2006) (View) (10 answers)
• Re: Walter Lindstrom - Is it a problem if I don't live in California? (Jul 28, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
• RE: Weight Watchers scales (Feb 25, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Really Gross (May 18, 2001) (View) (7 answers)
• Reasons that make the surgery medically necessary? (May 24, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• reconstructive surgery for apron, who was approved with Cigna PPO (Nov 25, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Referral from PCP for Nutritionist (Jul 7, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Referring PCP in Lansing Michigan? (Jan 13, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Response time for IMR? (Jun 21, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Sagamore Ins.>What are they info are they asking for..... (Nov 3, 2005) (View) (1 answer)
• Samples of letter (Aug 23, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
• Seeking a WLS friendly PCP around Marietta, GA (Mar 26, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Seeking Aetna Friendly PCP Who Will Put Me On A Supervised Diet (Mar 24, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Seeking Anyone 62+ Who Has Had An Open RNY (Jan 11, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Seeking Input On Wait Between Psych Eval and Surgery Approval (Aug 4, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Seeking Those Who Have Been Required To Lose 50+ Lbs Before Surgery (May 27, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Seeking WLS Friendly Kaiser PCP in San Diego, CA. (Mar 16, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Seeking WLS-friendly PCP in Northern Virginia. (Mar 13, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Self diagnosed high blood pressure (Aug 6, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Self Magazine article (Mar 19, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Several Questions (Nov 17, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Severe Asthma and Insulin Dependent Diabetes (Apr 30, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
• severed phrenic nerve cause elevated diaphram..Will this hender having open RNY (Sep 2, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• she is 65 and over 500 lbs. with breathing problems, what can she do? (Dec 1, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Should I call to find out if anything has been done or should I just ride this out? (Feb 24, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Should I change PCP's? (May 14, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• Should I get my dr to write me a diet history or should I just use the one I already (Sep 3, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Should I go for psych eval if insurance says I can, but Dr.s office wants me to wait (Jul 13, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Should I go to my family doctor or bariatric surgeon for my six month diet? (Sep 16, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• Should I have to pay for a letter of medical necessity? (Apr 5, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• SHOULD I JUST CONSIDER THIS A LOST CAUSE? (Nov 12, 2002) (View) (10 answers)
• Should I keep dieting (Aug 29, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Should I or shouldn't I? (May 10, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Should I request more from my dr? (Nov 29, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Should I send a letter to PCP before first appointment to prepare him? (Oct 23, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Should I send photos of myself???? (Oct 31, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Should i still have surgery for PCOS, or will the surgery help it. (Sep 30, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Should I tell that I have lost 45lbs? (Oct 17, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Should I try to lose 40 lbs or gain weight just to have surgery? (Apr 22, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• SIGN THE PETITION TO MAKE WLS A FEDERAL LAW!! (Nov 18, 2002) (View) (14 answers)
• Sleep Apnea enough w/o cpap machine for ins.as a co-morbid? (Dec 30, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Sleep study results report 207 apnea incidences - how bad is that? (Jan 31, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• Slow Office Staff.... (May 28, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Smoking (Jan 27, 2005) (View) (11 answers)
• Some approved, some not? (Mar 19, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Somewhere I read about a sleep disorder (comorbity) where one keeps waking up.... (May 9, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Special Requirements according to doc for Medicare approval (May 7, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• Started supervised diet same week I went to WLS consult. Stay on it? (Sep 20, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• starting bmi of 40.2, if i lose 10% pre-op, will i still qualify? (May 23, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• stomach staple line disruption (Nov 17, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
• Supervised Diet and Exercise Program (Dec 29, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• Surgeon has declined to perform my surgery, I am beyond devastated... (Jul 15, 2009) (View) (11 answers)
• surgery for seniors (Oct 30, 2009) (View) (20 answers)
• surgery time length after pysc. visit (Mar 22, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
• Template for Diet Attempts (Nov 12, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR POSTS! (Apr 2, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Thank you for all advice...about my psych exam gone bad.. (Feb 25, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• Thanks for all comments whether positive or negative (Oct 9, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• The Doctor at BTC has still not contacted me to tell me he won't operate (Jun 15, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
• The doctor that I will be going to requires weight loss before the surgery. (Oct 25, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• The most difficult state? (Apr 20, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• The nutrionest (May 13, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• The psychologist was very concerned because I eat a lot of sweets (Feb 24, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• The surgery is not covered,My Doctor has written a letter anything else I need? (Jan 18, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
• They don't do an RNY if you have G.E. Reflux??? (Jun 18, 1999) (View) (4 answers)
• They said that my blood doesnt clot very fast (May 13, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• This is my Blue Cross California Care Exclusion (Feb 28, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• This question is for all the banders... Did you ever slip and eat anything besides (Aug 23, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Thyriod (Mar 28, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• Tommarow is my Primary care Physican Appointment, anyone have some advice? (Feb 5, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• Tommorow I am meeting with a NUTRITIONIST as part of the pre-op insurance process. (Jul 28, 2010) (View) (2 answers)
• Too easy? Got approval for surgeon consult in 5 days....... (Apr 25, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Tri-care reqires a five year diet history (Aug 5, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Tricare not approving when I meet their requirements (Jan 12, 2007) (View) (7 answers)
• Tricare patients, over here!!!!! (Aug 4, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Tricare Prime (Nov 28, 2005) (View) (13 answers)
• TriCare Prime and qualifying for GP (Mar 19, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• TriCare Prime, help choosing a PCP and Surgeon (Mar 20, 2006) (View) (6 answers)
• Tried years ago denied; Ins now doesnt say anything about "med necessary" (May 24, 2009) (View) (4 answers)
• Trying to get insurance to approve me for surgery, 4 months after having baby. (Jul 13, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Two surgeons for Lap. RNY? (Aug 30, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Tx rehab comission (Mar 24, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Types of Psych exams/Alcoholics (Dec 1, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• UHC PPO Gastric Bypass (Oct 18, 2010) (View) (5 answers)
• Undiagnosed Co-Morbidities, especially CHF (Jun 5, 2005) (View) (6 answers)
• Vertical Band Versus RNY (Feb 15, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Very tired and slightly anemic. (Nov 13, 2007) (View) (5 answers)
• Want to know if I could be a canidate for WLS with risk factors (Aug 1, 2004) (View) (4 answers)
• Was anyone required to see a nutritionist for 6 months for a WLS referral? (Jan 7, 2005) (View) (5 answers)
• Was your insurance companies medical necessity 100 lbs /no co-morbidities? (Dec 28, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Was your Psych Eval covered in the University of Utah study? (Jul 31, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Weight Chart when finding your (Mar 27, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• weight limit for lap RNY? (Feb 23, 2003) (View) (11 answers)
• What advice do others have with active flare ups/surgeries + Crohns Disease? (Jun 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• What all is involved with this, my insurance company requiring this (Sep 21, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• What are all these tests? (Oct 8, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• what are my chances for approval (Feb 17, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• What are my chances for approval. no documented medical problems? (Feb 27, 2002) (View) (15 answers)
• What are my options with WLS? I was just told I have Crohn's. (May 9, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• What are options are available when PCP does not wish to provide a referral? (Jan 19, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• What are qualifications for Dr. approval for teenager with BMI of 42? (Nov 23, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• What are skin tags? (Jan 8, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• What are some things I can use to convince my doctors, PCP, to approve of the surgery? (Aug 15, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• What are the (Jun 12, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• What are the age limits? (May 6, 1999) (View) (6 answers)
• What are the Psych & Internist Evals like at Pacific Bariatric in San Diego? (Jun 28, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• What are the qualifications for NY Medicaid to approve surgery? (May 3, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• What are the qualifications for surgery? (Oct 19, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• What are the requirements for CIGNA HealthCare of Texas PPO? (Jul 8, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• What are the requirements for these to be approved? (May 6, 2002) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• What are the tests for cardiac clearance? (Aug 5, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• what are the type of questions they ask at the first appointment (Apr 28, 2009) (View) (3 answers)
• What are they - where can I find the guidelines?? (Feb 14, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• What are your chances of having this surgery if you are 60 years old? (May 15, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• What can I do about previous diet attempts when the clinics are out of business? (Oct 22, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• What can I do if I don't have a documented weight by a physician for 5 years straight (Jul 9, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• What can I do to get ok form Psychologist? (Feb 1, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• What can you do if a hospital can't find your medical records? (Mar 21, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• What chart is used by insurance companies to determine ideal weight? (Jan 14, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• What determines if you have to lose weight in order to have the wls (Jul 24, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• What determines if you will have Open Rny or Lap Rny ? (Feb 4, 2002) (View) (11 answers)
• What diets where you on the 5 years before WLS? (Aug 28, 2000) (View) (10 answers)
• What Do I Do Next? Dieting Attempts? (Jun 10, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• What do I do now? (Jul 22, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• What do I do now? I was turned down for BMI under 40. (Sep 6, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What do I do with the 6 mo dr. supervised diet? (Aug 23, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• What do I need in the letter? From me/doctor? (Jul 19, 2005) (View) (2 answers)
• What do I need to bring to my 1st appointment with the surgeon??? (Jul 9, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• What do I need to do for the grievance committee? (Nov 2, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• What do I need to make sure my surgeon has as far as my history? (Oct 9, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• What do they ask/talk about at your physicological visit? (Oct 21, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• What do they use for official BMI? (Mar 5, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• WHAT DO YOU DO AFTER YOUR 6 MONTHS DOCTOR VISIT IS UP? (Apr 16, 2008) (View) (3 answers)
• What does Aetna consider as a medical supervised diet? (Jan 4, 2003) (View) (7 answers)
• What does an endoscopy (sp?) feel like? (May 18, 2003) (View) (12 answers)
• What does BCBS PPO plan deem to be (Jul 2, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• What does Blue Cross PPO (California) require for approval? (Feb 9, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• What does it mean if my hemiglobin is low, but my iron is okay? (Dec 15, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
• What does one do when no one knows where your records are? (Apr 2, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• what does the insurance mean when they say you are a light weight???? (Nov 14, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• What does your surgeon require? (Dec 20, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• What else will I need for my initial visit? (Oct 5, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• What exactly do I write in the letter to my insurance for authorization? (Jan 2, 2006) (View) (7 answers)
• What exactly is a Comorbidity? (Mar 20, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What exactly is GERD and how do they test to see if you have it? (Dec 14, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• What facilities for their sleep study here in W-S. north carolina (Sep 25, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• What happens after initial contact with Primary Care Physician? (Sep 21, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• What happens if the psych evaluation does not go well? (Jun 12, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• What happens if your BMI goes below 40? (Jul 20, 2003) (View) (2 answers)
• What happens in the psych evaluation? (Aug 26, 2007) (View) (24 answers)
• What Happens Now (Jun 21, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• What has happened? (Nov 28, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• What if I don't have any documantion on previous attempts at weight loss? (Dec 3, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• What if I get turned down now??? (Apr 9, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• What if I lose to much weight before my consult with the surgeon? (Oct 16, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• What if insurance will cover but dr won't refer me to a surgeon? (Jan 10, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What if my BMI goes too low before surgeryconsult? (Mar 2, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• WHAT IF THE BMI IS 40 ON THE NOSE? (Feb 27, 2009) (View) (5 answers)
• What if there isn't sufficient evidence of doctor supervised diets? (Apr 9, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• What if you are denied? Then what? Do you go back diets that don't work ? (Jul 29, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• What information should I give to my Insurance Co (Dec 31, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• what is 200% over ideal weight for a 5 foot person? (Sep 29, 2003) (View) (8 answers)
• what is a 2 day stress test (Sep 12, 2009) (View) (6 answers)
• What is a PFT test? (Aug 25, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• What is a realistic time to wait for insurance approval? I am very anxious (Aug 12, 2002) (View) (9 answers)
• What is a sleep study? (Sep 23, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• What is an ABG test and how long does smoke stay in your system? (Aug 13, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• What is an Echo Stress Test? (Apr 23, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• what is considered (Jul 21, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• What is considered a life threatening condition? (Nov 27, 2002) (View) (7 answers)
• WHAT IS EXOGENOUS OBESITY?? (Jul 24, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• What is my BMI???? (Nov 23, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• what is supervised diet works too well? (Apr 8, 2006) (View) (3 answers)
• What IS the actual weight lifting restriction? (Mar 5, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• What is the age beginning and ending limitations for this surgery? (Jul 30, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• What is the age limit for surgeries? (Jun 17, 1999) (View) (3 answers)
• What is the best thing to do to help me get qualified for WLS?? (Jul 8, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• What is the Definition of Morbid Obesity? (May 19, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• What is the difference between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist ? (Sep 27, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• What is the difference in visible scaring from a Lap RNY to a Open RNY? (Jan 10, 2004) (View) (6 answers)
• what is the first step!!! (Oct 5, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• What is the ins. co. or Dr. looking for specifically when you have a Psych eval. done (Apr 9, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What is the lowest BMI anyone has had and still was approved for WLS? (Jun 28, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• What is the Nutritionalist looking for at the apt? (May 22, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• What is the oldest age you can be to get this surgery done? (Jan 11, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• What is the process to follow to get the ball rolling? (Oct 4, 2000) (View) (5 answers)
• What is the wieght loss going to be like for someone who has a Hypothyroid? (Nov 22, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• What is the youngest age to have this surgery? (Jun 2, 2002) (View) (16 answers)
• What kind of complications should I expect after surgery? (Jan 15, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• What kind of documentation is needed to get approval for Plastic surgery?? (May 17, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• What kind of questions are going to be asked at the pre-pysch evaluation? (May 19, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• What Kind of questions do they ask in the Psyc. Eval?? (Feb 15, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• What kind of stuff can i expect when i see the psych dr? (Jan 25, 2009) (View) (7 answers)
• What kind of testing might I expect to have? (Sep 16, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• What less common comorbid conditions meet criteria? (May 30, 1999) (View) (1 answer)
• What makes you (Aug 30, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What programs does CIGNA accept? Lindora? Optifast? (Jun 17, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• What shall I expect from a psych evaluation? (Nov 30, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What should be in my letter of medical necessity? (Mar 17, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• What should I do next? (Oct 24, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• What should I do? (Jun 10, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• What should I epects from a psych evaluation? (Aug 25, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AT MY PSYCH CONSULT TOMORROW? (Apr 25, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• What should I expect from surgical consultation? (Dec 12, 2000) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• What should I expect to happen at my consultation? (Feb 28, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• What should I include in my appeal to the leave bank at work? (Apr 9, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• What should I send along with my letter of medical necessity? (Mar 17, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• What steps would you recomend I take? (Feb 25, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• what tests our questions are performed during psych evaluation? (Sep 14, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• What to do if I dont have 12 mths of physician supervised diets documented? (Feb 26, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• What to do when the hospital has no record of when I did the Optifast Program? (Sep 23, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• What type of trouble could you face if you alter your medical records? (Jun 5, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• What types of mental illnesses in particular..... (Sep 19, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• What will happen next after the benefits person reviews? (Apr 2, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• What will make a surgeon chage his mind about your surgery (Jul 26, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• What would be my reason for needing a bipap instead of a cpap (Jul 20, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• What's the difference between precertication and approval by an insurance carrier? (Nov 20, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• What's the relationship between sleep apnea & anesthesia. (Jul 23, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• When are you usually required to get the psych eval? (Feb 20, 2004) (View) (8 answers)
• WHEN DO START DIETING TO LOSE WEIGHT? (Mar 28, 2006) (View) (4 answers)
• WHEN DO YOU KNOW IF YOU CAN HAVE ALAP OR NOT (Apr 25, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• When does the surgeon send in for approval? (Jun 7, 2002) (View) (6 answers)
• When I meet with my new insurance's PCP this week, what should I say? (Aug 28, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• when insurance want 12 mths. supervised weight loss history how far back (Sep 11, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• When you meet with a Psychiatrist for pre-op evaluation what goes on? (Aug 5, 2008) (View) (12 answers)
• Where can I find a surgeon if I am only 85 lbs overweight with no health problems? (Oct 13, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• Where can I find examples of personal and provider letters to Insurance Co? (Nov 6, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Where can I find the Ideal Body weight chart used to determine 100+ lb weight loss? (Aug 4, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Where can i get a list of co-morbities?..worried about insurance approval. (Nov 22, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Where do I find a list of Co-Morbities? (Aug 2, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• where do I start & what is consider to qualify for surgery (Feb 29, 2004) (View) (2 answers)
• Where do I Start? I want WLS but dont know where to start? BTC or Dr. (Jul 29, 2000) (View) (11 answers)
• WHERE DO YOU GO NEXT WHEN YOU HAVE BEEN TURN DOWN. (Jun 1, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Where is the chart that determines is I am overweight, obese or MO? (Dec 5, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Which comorbidities are acceptable under NIH? (May 2, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Which Pacificare PCP in the Sacramento area will give me a referral for WLS? (Feb 6, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• Which WLS is best for people with BMI of 60? I am 200lbs over ideal wt. (Dec 12, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• While awaiting gastric bypass, I had a heart attack 3 weeks ago. I had my RCA blocked (Nov 27, 1999) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• While awaiting WLS approval I had a heart attack. Anyone had WLS after heart attack? (Nov 27, 1999) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• who do i go to first family or surgeons to get starting (Oct 24, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• WHO DOES PSYCH EVALUATIONS IN TUCSON AZ? (Jul 18, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Who else out there have Cirrhosis and Hep C ? (Jul 8, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Who has been approved w/PrimeCare as the network in CA? (Apr 10, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Who has had ER GB removal and WLS at the same time? (May 3, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Who has had to do a sleep study after the consultation for WLS?? (Oct 31, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• Who is a good PCP that is supportive of WLS? (May 1, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Who is supposed to provide the letter of medical necessity. (Aug 27, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Who should I use for an appeal attorney in Illinois? (Mar 1, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Who should one contact first to get the ball rolling for WLS, surgeon or provider? (Jun 25, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Who submits to approval....you, PCP, or Surgeon? (May 27, 2003) (View) (5 answers)
• who submits your official weight to the insurance company? (May 21, 2009) (View) (2 answers)
• who will do a psych eval in Jacksonville, FL (Apr 4, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Who would not be eligible to have WLS (May 23, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Why are so many doctors afraid of wls? (Feb 7, 2001) (View) (9 answers)
• Why Cant I just be done with all these test? (Mar 22, 2006) (View) (5 answers)
• Why do insurance weight limits differ from Met Life height & weight tables? (Mar 12, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Why do you suppose doctors vary so much in their stand on WLS? (Sep 27, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• why does bc formerly btc take so long to schedule surgery? (May 20, 2004) (View) (5 answers)
• Why does Curves say my BMI is 41.8, yet most website say +/-38? (Feb 10, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• why is it going to take so long? (Dec 11, 2005) (View) (9 answers)
• Why is the NG tube necessary? (Aug 10, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Why isn't there a PCP page? (Nov 8, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Why isn't Tricare covering Lap RNY and will only pay for open? (Apr 28, 2004) (View) (10 answers)
• Why was I referred to another surgeon? (Jan 9, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• WHY WON'T MEDICARE PAY FOR ME TO HAVE THE SURGERY (Nov 16, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Why would depression be a reason to deny your surgery? (Dec 29, 2001) (View) (8 answers)
• will i still qualify for wls (Sep 2, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Will a Cesarean Section in 1997 disqualify my for weight loss Surgery?? (Jan 18, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Will a herniated disc prevent me from having surgery? (Nov 2, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Will a newly diagnosed seizure disorder mean that I won't be approved for WLS? (Mar 2, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Will a person with a BMI OF 39-40 qualify for VGB? (Mar 23, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• will a thyroid level of 4.7 make a surgeon not want to do this (Aug 7, 1999) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Will Aetna approve me if I gained weight during my 3rd visit to the nutritionist? (May 5, 2009) (View) (1 answer)
• will aetna cover plastic surgery if what the surgery is for is causing problems? (Jun 16, 2014) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Will an ejection fraction of 25% disqualify me for lap roux surgery? (Jul 11, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Will an elevated thyroid have any bearing on having an open RNY? (Sep 7, 1999) (View) (2 answers)
• Will an elevated sed rate prevent surgery from occuring.. or does (Sep 7, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• will be seeing the dietitian in a few days along with medical evaluation, (Dec 5, 2005) (View) (3 answers)
• Will chronic bronchitis prevent me from having surgery? (Dec 10, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Will Drs. perform the WLS surgery if you have had a Pulmonary Embloism(PE)? (Dec 4, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• will empire health choice cover the surgery? (Dec 21, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Will having HYPOthyroidism (slow thyroid) prevent me (Feb 1, 2009) (View) (14 answers)
• WILL HAVING THALASSEMIA DISQUALIFIY ME FROM HAVING SURGERY??? (Aug 7, 2000) (View) (4 answers)
• will having ulcers keep you from qualifing for wls (Dec 26, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Will High trigylicerides and high blood glucose levels prevent approval of surgery? (Jan 9, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Will I still qualify for Wls as long as blood pressure is under control by meds? (Oct 14, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Will I be denied because of an Abnormal Liver Function test? Can I get surgery while (May 15, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Will I qualify for surgery if my problem is a slow metabolism? (Aug 10, 2007) (View) (3 answers)
• Will I qualify? (Aug 12, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Will I still be able to have surgey if I'm swelling? (Jan 29, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Will ICD stop me from having surgery? (Jan 26, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Will me having gallstones affect the decision for me to have this surgery? (Jan 3, 2001) (View) (6 answers)
• Will my age be a factor in getting approved for surgery? (Feb 18, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Will my doctor's penmanship in medical records will hinder the approval process. (Mar 13, 2003) (View) (3 answers)
• Will my insurance stay approve the surgery after I lose 10% of my weight as requested (Mar 4, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Will my mother qualify if she is not 100lbs overweight? (Apr 19, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• Will my recent diagnosis of hypothyroidism delay surgery? (Jul 3, 2000) (View) (7 answers)
• Will my surgery be denied by my insurance company if I lose weight prior to surgery? (Oct 27, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• will omnicare insurance cover the surgery? (Feb 7, 2004) (View) (1 answer)
• Will pancreatitis stop the wls from happing? (Nov 27, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Will previous surgery prevent me from having WLS? (Aug 20, 1999) (View) (5 answers)
• Will purging in previous years affect WLS? (Jan 21, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Will some 1 give me a pep talk or chewing out-must lose 10%? (Apr 2, 2008) (View) (9 answers)
• will stroke disqualify me?! (Feb 12, 2004) (View) (3 answers)
• Will supervision by a phyciatrist count? (Mar 13, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• Will the Insurance speak to my PCP? (Apr 17, 2001) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)
• Will there be a problem because I haven't had a regular PCP? (Apr 30, 2001) (View) (2 answers)
• Will they accept this as a medical supervised diet ? (Oct 2, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Will they do the Lap Band procedure if I have acid reflux? (Jul 29, 2007) (View) (8 answers)
• Will Ulcerative Colitis prevent me from being a WLS candidate? (Oct 2, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Will WLS help me lose the weight from being hypothyroid? (May 28, 2001) (View) (3 answers)
• Will your doctor let you know if you need a psych evaluation? (Jun 25, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• With a BMI of 37.7, and not sure of comorbidities, do I qualify? (Nov 15, 2000) (View) (6 answers)
• With a BMI of 62 do you have to have any MAJOR Co-Morbids? (Dec 17, 2001) (View) (5 answers)
• With BCBS FL PPO- Has anyone else lacked a 1 year supervised diet been approved? (Mar 26, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• With the ranges they give for weight, how can I know exactly what weight is minimun? (Apr 24, 2002) (View) (3 answers)
• WLS (Apr 11, 2003) (View) (1 answer)
• WLS and hep-C (May 31, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• WLS friendly PCP in Sacramento? (Sep 4, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• WLS friendly psych in Kansas City area (Jun 24, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• WLS Friendly Psychiatrist in East Tennessee Area? (Aug 3, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• WLS Lawyer in Ohio? (Mar 11, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• WLS referred psychiatrist vs. network Psychiatrist (Apr 11, 2002) (View) (4 answers)
• Wondering if I will qualify? (Nov 20, 2002) (View) (5 answers)
• Would a history of bipolar and eating disorder keep me from surgery? (May 17, 2005) (View) (4 answers)
• Would a PAP smear of mild dysplasia cause a person not to be able to have WLS? (May 3, 2002) (View) (2 answers)
• Would a SLEEP APNEA study help my chances of approval? (Jan 8, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• Would anyone think it is strange not to do a Psych exam? (May 13, 2003) (View) (17 answers)
• Would having a STD prevent you from being a candidate for surgery? (May 22, 2000) (View) (2 answers)
• Would hypothyroidism be considered a comorbidity? (Mar 19, 2003) (View) (6 answers)
• would i qualify (Mar 12, 2003) (View) (4 answers)
• Would I qualify at 5'9 (Mar 24, 2001) (View) (4 answers)
• Would I qualify with a BMI of 38? (Apr 6, 2001) (View) (1 answer)
• Would I qualify??? (Sep 4, 2000) (View) (3 answers)
• Would like to hear from anyone who has had their surgery thru OSU's Program. (Aug 8, 2006) (View) (1 answer)
• Would someone with cardiac miopathy (sp?) be able to have surgery? (Dec 7, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Would this be an exclusion to wls? (Aug 7, 2000) (View) (1 answer)
• Years ago I had a abdominal hernia, can they still do a stomach bypass or not? (Oct 2, 2002) (View) (1 answer)
• YOUR INSURANCE COMMISSIONE INFORMATION (Feb 21, 2003) (View) (no answers yet; please post yours!)