Definitely go to the seminar. I went to my seminar in January and didn't get my approval until April. The seminar is good for a year, so you have time to get everything in order. Also, enlist help of your MD who can write a letter too. I was denied the first time for the same reason. I didn't bother with an appeal process. I waited a few months and had my MD submit another referral request with additional information and a letter from her along with a copy of my psychologist's letter. Since January 1, 2004 many insurances are getting tougher on their approval process. Many insurances that use to cover WLS are beginning to phase it out. There are others here who can help with an appeal letter. It doesn't hurt to try many approaches at once to bang the insurance on the head and tell them to wake up.
Good luck and hang tough
Marie
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