As far as I know I do not have a co pay.. I had surgery on Feb 6th and so far all has been paid..even so from the bill that I seen a $1,000 isnt bad for a $48,000 dollar surgeryYIKES..Good luck.  Did you have to do the 6 months drs diet? You HAVE to go 1 x every month or else you have to start all over. Ask me how I know..its not 1 x a month but every 4 weeks!!!!! if your a day or two late into getting to your apointment  you start all over..Good luck

 My RNY is scheduled for April 25, 2012 at DMC Harper in Detorit, Michigan. I was told by the surgery coordinator that on the day of my surgery that I am required to bring the $1000 copay with me.
My insurance company BCNM told me that it would be billed to me after my surgery from the hospital and that I am not required to pay the copay upfront.
Has anyone else out there had to deal with this situation? My friend had her surgery and paid off her co-pay within 6 months.
I can pay the money, but I thought that this was a strange thing that was on the list of "things to bring for your hospital stay" paperwork from the surgery coordinator.

did you get approved?  I am with bcbs now and I am trying to get approval?  Any advice

Please note the following from BCBS requirements.  It says consective months - do not miss one month or you may need to start over.  You know, I would lose 2 or 3 pounds and gain it back through out the the year.

• You must have documented active participation in a comprehensive, non-surgical weight reduction program (for example, the BCBSTX weight management program) for at least 12 consecutive months during the 24 months before the date you apply for surgery

I used my PCP.  I went to him once a month and I was paying that copay monthly.  I had a form that I had made up (from information I got when I was researching),  and I had him to complete it each time. I tried to get in 18 to 20 days each month but sometime there was problems where they were not open or I just could not make there.   It was never at the end of the month.  (I hope I am not too confusing.  I did this for thirteen months - so that there would not be a problem with the number of months.

This form was titled Diet and Exercise Program Progress Note.  I had the following information: Patient is following a ____ kcal/day diet; Patient is participating in the following exercise regimen:____; (walking, swimming, Curves, Yoga, Aerobics, Gym membership, Vitals  Height__ Weight__  HR__ BP__; Changes in wiehgt since last visit___pounds (Lost, Gained, No change); Continue to follow a: ____ kcal/day diet, Other____; Continue to exercise:____;
Other:______

My specialist had a format but it was so simple that I chose not to use.   I just put together the form that worked for me.

 I hope this helps a little.