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Hey Everyone:
I'm new to the group and wanted to say hello. I am really excited about this site and hearing everyone's success stories. My mom had this surgery almost 2 years ago and has made an amzing transformation--which makes me even more excited for mine!
I am in the early stages of the process and was hoping to get some information and tips from fellow messageborders. I am planning on having my surgery at Henry Ford hospital in Detroit and it will be with Dr. Genaw. I am going to my 4 hour long orientation September 9th and am SO excited about it!
I have BCBS PPO and was wondering if anyone can give me some insite into their approval process. I know in general of the process because of my mom, but I'm not sure if things have changed much in the last 2 years. My BMI is 50.1 and I have been under many different supervised programs--including one through the hospital.
Any infor or words of wisdom would be appreciated! I'm really excited about this and can't wait!

Is there a reason you chose dr. Genaw over Carlin? We were told of their difference but it didn't matter to me, they are both very capable....
I do not have BCBS so I can't help ya in that areana... sorry... But I hope to get to know ya better and best to you and your upcoming appts. :)
♥
Christina
Conner Ryan

An Angel in the book of life wrote down my baby's birth, then whispered as she closed the book "Too Beautiful For Earth" -- Love you sweet boy...


The main reason I chose Dr. Genaw is because he is the surgeon that my mom had. I was able to see first hand with her transformation what he can do. But your right, they are both very capable surgeons and noted for this procedure.
Thanks so much! I'm sure I will be on this site quite alot in the coming months. It seems like an amazing source of information and support. Good luck on the 30th!
Good luck!
edited to add: BCBS no longer requires preauthorization for WLS. They do however require documentation of 6 months of weight loss attempts (supervised by phsycian) for patients with BMI less than 50.
~Shawn~
Revision to VSG from Lap Band due to slipped band
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.
~ Henry David Thoreau ~
Tread lightly. You will get many views and opinions and some will not be in your best interest.
Start practicing the change now. Try samples of stuff. Map out a walking routine and do it. Start drinking water. Take suplements now to get used to it. Count your protein grams. Eat like a diabetic.
Good luck.
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