http://www.thatfatchick.com/2008/03/19/you-should-see-the-smile-on-my-face/ A fat chick chronicles the journey to lap band surgery Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:24:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.thatfatchick.com/2008/03/19/you-should-see-the-smile-on-my-face/comment-page-1/#comment-1721 nadia Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:14:34 +0000 http://www.thatfatchick.com/2008/03/19/you-should-see-the-smile-on-my-face/#comment-1721 I also have BCBS and just yesterday I went to the dr. for a consultation for the lap band procedure, my next appt. is in 1 mth when I have to take a journal w/ everything I have eaten. My question is what do I have to pay out of pocket (estimate) so I know how much to put on my Flexable Spending card? I also have BCBS and just yesterday I went to the dr. for a consultation for the lap band procedure, my next appt. is in 1 mth when I have to take a journal w/ everything I have eaten. My question is what do I have to pay out of pocket (estimate) so I know how much to put on my Flexable Spending card?

]]> http://www.thatfatchick.com/2008/03/19/you-should-see-the-smile-on-my-face/comment-page-1/#comment-1528 Lap band surgery Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:19:34 +0000 http://www.thatfatchick.com/2008/03/19/you-should-see-the-smile-on-my-face/#comment-1528 I was wanting to find out if my insurance covers this, I cant find it in the book and I have tried calling but there wait times are forever my carrier is Blue cross anthem WI I was wanting to find out if my insurance covers this, I cant find it in the book and I have tried calling but there wait times are forever my carrier is Blue cross anthem WI

]]> http://www.thatfatchick.com/2008/03/19/you-should-see-the-smile-on-my-face/comment-page-1/#comment-1333 DATL Sat, 15 May 2010 07:52:11 +0000 http://www.thatfatchick.com/2008/03/19/you-should-see-the-smile-on-my-face/#comment-1333 When you say follow through with six months of weigh ins is that before or after the surgery ? Also is there anything you have to do before the surgery like see a dietitian for 3 months, see a shrink, or and multidisciplinary plan you have to complete before approval ? When you say follow through with six months of weigh ins is that before or after the surgery ? Also is there anything you have to do before the surgery like see a dietitian for 3 months, see a shrink, or and multidisciplinary plan you have to complete before approval ?

]]> http://www.thatfatchick.com/2008/03/19/you-should-see-the-smile-on-my-face/comment-page-1/#comment-1309 Rosi Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:42:52 +0000 http://www.thatfatchick.com/2008/03/19/you-should-see-the-smile-on-my-face/#comment-1309 - I have BCBS in NJ and I am told Im covered but I cant find a HMO DR? Any suggestions? - I have BCBS in NJ and I am told Im covered but I cant find a HMO DR? Any suggestions?

]]> http://www.thatfatchick.com/2008/03/19/you-should-see-the-smile-on-my-face/comment-page-1/#comment-1229 cassandra Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:44:34 +0000 http://www.thatfatchick.com/2008/03/19/you-should-see-the-smile-on-my-face/#comment-1229 hello my name is cassandra im happy for u. i have blue cross and bleu shield i called them and they explained everything so fast i really dont know what she was talking about. But my deductiable is 2000 i was woundering how much do i have to pay out of pocket. hello my name is cassandra im happy for u. i have blue cross and bleu shield i called them and they explained everything so fast i really dont know what she was talking about. But my deductiable is 2000 i was woundering how much do i have to pay out of pocket.

]]> http://www.thatfatchick.com/2008/03/19/you-should-see-the-smile-on-my-face/comment-page-1/#comment-178 Janelle Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:31:23 +0000 http://www.thatfatchick.com/2008/03/19/you-should-see-the-smile-on-my-face/#comment-178 I'm so glad they will approve it for you! I'm so confused as far as money, timing, insurance, etc. I just changed jobs and have BCBS starting in 2 days, and I'm going to an orientation type thing at a local Bariatric center in November. I'm 120+ over weight, and I imagine my BMI is over 40. I guess I have high blood pressure and borderline type 2 diabetes as well, including 10 years of trying everything else under the sun. Think good thoughts for me as I try and get approved in the next few months, and GOOD LUCK! I’m so glad they will approve it for you! I’m so confused as far as money, timing, insurance, etc. I just changed jobs and have BCBS starting in 2 days, and I’m going to an orientation type thing at a local Bariatric center in November. I’m 120+ over weight, and I imagine my BMI is over 40. I guess I have high blood pressure and borderline type 2 diabetes as well, including 10 years of trying everything else under the sun. Think good thoughts for me as I try and get approved in the next few months, and GOOD LUCK!

]]> http://www.thatfatchick.com/2008/03/19/you-should-see-the-smile-on-my-face/comment-page-1/#comment-94 admin Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:57:10 +0000 http://www.thatfatchick.com/2008/03/19/you-should-see-the-smile-on-my-face/#comment-94 <strong>Caroline</strong>, I live in PA, and yes, I must follow through with monthly meetings/weigh-ins for six months. Caroline, I live in PA, and yes, I must follow through with monthly meetings/weigh-ins for six months.

]]> http://www.thatfatchick.com/2008/03/19/you-should-see-the-smile-on-my-face/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Caroline Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:00:11 +0000 http://www.thatfatchick.com/2008/03/19/you-should-see-the-smile-on-my-face/#comment-92 what state do you live in, do they make you wait six months of weight appts. what state do you live in, do they make you wait six months of weight appts.

]]> http://www.thatfatchick.com/2008/03/19/you-should-see-the-smile-on-my-face/comment-page-1/#comment-82 Sammi Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:33:43 +0000 http://www.thatfatchick.com/2008/03/19/you-should-see-the-smile-on-my-face/#comment-82 Can you please e-mail me at RegrettedTragedy@aim.com I would like to ask you a few questions. Thank you very much. Can you please e-mail me at RegrettedTragedy@aim.com
I would like to ask you a few questions. Thank you very much.

]]> http://www.thatfatchick.com/2008/03/19/you-should-see-the-smile-on-my-face/comment-page-1/#comment-68 Phatgurllove Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:41:16 +0000 http://www.thatfatchick.com/2008/03/19/you-should-see-the-smile-on-my-face/#comment-68 What insurance do you have? I am considering the same procdure. What insurance do you have? I am considering the same procdure.

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