My surgeon and FED BCBS did not click very well so I am now looking for a new surgeon.  Dr. Harris requires his patient stay overnight for Lap Band, but BCBS says it is not required and will not approve it with an overnight stay.

Dr. Harris was not willing to change or fight the issue, so of course they denied it!  The nurse called me and said "I can come pick up my records and do a patience appeal" Basically, they kicked me to the curb.  

I was totally shocked because I thought Dr. Harris was a better doctor.  It seems like he just wants people in and out and if anything happens they are not willing to help.  The sent my paperwork in wrong which was also part of the reason I got denied.  

I was disappointed, but everything happens for a reason.  My girlfriend went through the surgery with him, but now she has a $30K bill because it was not properly approved.

I am going to take my insurance where the Dr. is able to meet there requirements.  

Dr. Harris is no longer on BCBS Bariatric Centers of Excellence.

My surgeon's office has mixed up some paperwork.  They have to resubmit for approval.......so my date is unknown right now.  Apparently they left out my nutrition consult.....they are so unorganized!!!!

I have my final appointment on November 13.  I expect to get approved by FED BCBS in less than a  week.  I will let you know when my date is. 

I am finally done with all the tests and paper work.  I went to my PCP for a final appointment she will forward her letter and my lab test to the surgeon.  Then I will have a final appointment with the surgeon and wait on surgery approval.  I anticipate surgery to be Nov/Dec.