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Originally Posted by Melissah
So I did a bit more researching. I called Health net last week to see if they covered WLS and yes, my plan does. So I called them again today to ask about specific qualitfications. They said it is strictly up to my PCP and what she thinks as to whether they pay for it or not. (medically ness) I keep reading the big 3 evils are high blood pressure, sleep apnea and diabetes.
I have degerative disc disease and GERD. Anyone have just these two issues and get it done.
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It really depends on your PCPs view of weight loss surgery. I don't have any co-morbidities and a BMI of barely 40 and my PCP could not have been more enthusiastic (due mostly to my family history)!
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10/15/08-appt with PCP-full blessing to proceed
10/27/08-begin 3 month supervised diet
11/10/08-attended surgery seminar
12/1/08-sleep study - no sleep apnea
1/6/09-first appt with surgeon
1/23/09-psych evaluation scheduled
1/30/09-upper encoscopy scheduled
2/3/09-complete 3 month supervised diet
3/3/09-documents sent for insurance appoval
3/23/09-APPROVED
4/27/09-pre op surgeon visit
5/20/09-surgery scheduled
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