krbunch

Okay, where do I start? My biggest fear right now is BCBS. I went to my doctor last week (for something else) and told her that I was going to start the process of WLS. She was all for it. Before I even considered WLS, the beginning of the summer, my doctor was helping me and giving me advice about exercising and dieting. I told her everything I was doing, the way I was exercising, the program that I was on.. in the end, I was doing everything correctly so there wasn't much for her change.

Do you think BCBS (of IL) would consider this as part of the 3 month required diet? She mentioned that she would send it in to the insurance to see if it would count. I go see her on Thursday specifically for discussing the diet and to get my referral letter. Any opinions? I'm dying here!

poet_kelly

Generally, for the insurance to count it, you would have to have seen her each month for three consecutive months. During each visit, she would need to have documented your weight in your chart and documented that she discussed your diet with you. I don't know if that happened or not. And all insurance companies are different, so I can't tell you exactly what yours will require.

Kelly

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krbunch

Hmmm, well I know my weight was documented and that she marked me as Obese or Morbidly Obese on each appointment. I'm not sure if she documented that we talked about it. The waiting game until Thursday is killing me, LOL! I am so ready for a new, healthier me. Yes, I know it's not going to happen over night... BUT WHY NOT?

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