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ObesityHelp had the opportunity for an exclusive interview with MasterChef Judge, Graham Elliot. This month marks his one year VSG surgery anniversary, and he's lost 150 pounds.
Graham is the Keynote Speaker at the OH Conference 2014. At the Conference, you'll hear his story and have an opportunity to talk with him in the question/answer part of his presentation.
I'm nearing the end of fulfilling all the requirements for submission for approval. Does anyone have experience with B.C. or, more specifically, Blue Cross of Idaho Southwest Silver? I'm anxious about the possibility of denial.
"Too weird to live, too rare to die." HST
Hello everyone! I am new to this forum and have recently decided that i want to get VSG. I attended my seminar yesterday and am scheduled to see the doctor on monday. I am just curious as to the requirements my insurance has. I have united healthcare optimum choice. Do they require you to attend the nutrition class for 3 months or 6? Thanks in advance
With deep sadness........we honor Dr. Alberto Aceves.
With deep sadness........we honor Dr. Alberto Aceves.
In preparation for the ObesityHelp National Conference 2014, are you ready for another giveaway?
This FUN GIVEAWAY includes tracking your activity with a fitbit Flex and .....
Dr. Alvarez has shared with us a new episode of Obesity Chat. (Thanks Dr. A!)
You can find it at www.obesitychat.com. The direct link for the latest episode is: http://guillermoalvarez.podomatic.com/entry/2014-06-17T07_30_41-07_00
I believe an approval is good for at least 6 months. I have CIGNA as well and was denied the first time for the same reason. It took about 2 weeks for the appeal to be approved. Good luck.
VSG on 1/14/14 with Dr. Samuel Wasser
Did you have to have any preexisting medical conditions such as high blood pressure or sleep apnea for Medi-cal to Approve you?
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