BCBS of Michigan Approved in 1 week

snuffy65 · 04-22-2008, 10:15 AM

Just wanted to tell people who have this insurance what I had in my "packet" of stuff.

I had my sleep studies in there with notes about sleep apnea.
My test results for GERD.

My doctor noted 8 months ago that I was overweight and wanted me to go on a 1800 calorie diet. He went on to weigh me every month and did my vitals. He didn't make any other notes.

Then last week he dictated two letters for my packet. One saying I am fit enough and I am a good canidate for sugrery. The second letter stated I tried dieting and I had ups and downs and that WLS would help me.

Also, included was my results from the psychiatrits visit.

Hope this helps anyone with BCBS of Michigan.

I'm so excited. Now just have to wait for my surgery date.

Tamihott · 04-22-2008, 11:09 AM

Did you have to include a 5 or 3 year weight history ? I was curious as right now I am getting all my stuff for my packet in order as I am on my last month of my 6 month suprervised diet. Thanks

SHARONCRIST1955 · 04-22-2008, 11:51 AM

Snuffy Congragulations. What part of Michigan are you from. I am originally from Michigan. The town I was from was East Detroit better know as now Eastpointe. I had my surgery on March 17, 2008 I am really feeling great. I had sleep apnea am also a Diabetic.time will go by fast when your approved. I went on Weight watchers. I also visited with a dietician, visited a physh Dr. and that was about it.

fayezy · 04-22-2008, 12:28 PM

congrats-snuffy
I too Iam going thru the bcbs/mi maze. Iam in Dearborn and going thru the Oakwood healthcare sys. Very excited but the wait is a challenge- doing the doc supervised diet and just joined ww in the area. Good luck to u.

snuffy65 · 04-22-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamihott

Did you have to include a 5 or 3 year weight history ? I was curious as right now I am getting all my stuff for my packet in order as I am on my last month of my 6 month suprervised diet. Thanks

My current Doctor I had for only a year. I did call my other docotor of 2 years to send my medical records. I only saw her like 5 times over those two years so there wsn't much added to the packet from her.

FYI I was at a 36 BMI most of the time I saw her. So the insurance company could have denied me maybe becuase I wasn't at 40+ BMI the last 4 years. I beleive they wanted 4 years medical history not "weight history". I could be wrong though.

snuffy65 · 04-22-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SHARONCRIST1955

Snuffy Congragulations. What part of Michigan are you from. I am originally from Michigan. The town I was from was East Detroit better know as now Eastpointe. I had my surgery on March 17, 2008 I am really feeling great. I had sleep apnea am also a Diabetic.time will go by fast when your approved. I went on Weight watchers. I also visited with a dietician, visited a physh Dr. and that was about it.

I am from the Saginaw area. Gratz on a successful surgery! Like I aid earlier the only "gray" area was my "6 month" diet records. But my doctor highlighted where he told me I was overweight and needed to do a 1800 calorie diet and noted all my weigh ins. I think what put me over the top on this protion was his leter stating I tried everything.

tyrind · 04-22-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by snuffy65

Just wanted to tell people who have this insurance what I had in my "packet" of stuff.

I had my sleep studies in there with notes about sleep apnea.
My test results for GERD.

My doctor noted 8 months ago that I was overweight and wanted me to go on a 1800 calorie diet. He went on to weigh me every month and did my vitals. He didn't make any other notes.

Then last week he dictated two letters for my packet. One saying I am fit enough and I am a good canidate for sugrery. The second letter stated I tried dieting and I had ups and downs and that WLS would help me.

Also, included was my results from the psychiatrits visit.

Hope this helps anyone with BCBS of Michigan.

I'm so excited. Now just have to wait for my surgery date.

CONGRADULATION!!!! I am so happy for you I talked to my insuance company today & asked about how far do they go back on the 6 month diet thing & the said 4 years! So that means by me having my information for year 2004-2005, i should fine!! YIPEE!! I had some more test done today & i went to see the nutrionist & she said she thinks i would be a good canidate for the Lap Band!! So hopefully, after my last visit with the physic, I should be on my way. SOOO move over GIRLFRIEND! Im right behind ya!!!

snuffy65 · 04-24-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tyrind

CONGRADULATION!!!! I am so happy for you I talked to my insuance company today & asked about how far do they go back on the 6 month diet thing & the said 4 years! So that means by me having my information for year 2004-2005, i should fine!! YIPEE!! I had some more test done today & i went to see the nutrionist & she said she thinks i would be a good canidate for the Lap Band!! So hopefully, after my last visit with the physic, I should be on my way. SOOO move over GIRLFRIEND! Im right behind ya!!!

LOL, that would be "move over Boyfriend"! Anyways, sounds like your well on your way, grats!