Question:
6 month supervised diets
i was told i only needed a medical neccesity letter and now they tell the surgeon i need 6 months consecutive. i am missing 2 months. should i hire Walter Lindstrom? i have arizona foundation ppo.what are the turnouts for him? — [Deactivated Member] (posted on October 17, 2006)
October 17, 2006
I think most insurances now require a 6 month monitored diet. I'm not
positive about there but i live in pa and thats how they are here. They
changed that about 3 years ago when the doctors started doing more and more
of this type of surgery. You can call your insurance company yourself to
find out what their criteria are. You might also have to do a psyche eval
and a dietician consult. I did.
— jan0859
October 17, 2006
It's just two months. Perhaps if you do the two extra months , it will get
you approved hands down. I went thru the exact same thing in Michigan.I had
to see a doctoer for 4 extra months. I took that time to mentally prepare
myself. My letter was submitted to my insurance on Oct. 9th,06 and I was
approved in 4 days. My surgery date is November 6th,06. At least if you
give it two more months, you'll be past the holidays and can start the New
Year on your journey. Good Luck.
— purnellj
October 17, 2006
I was denied by my insurance company. I decided maybe I can do this on my
own-wrong I gained even more weight. I went through the entire process all
over again with even more co-morbidities than the first time they denied
me. Luckily, for me I was working with the Barix Clinics and they
forwarded my material to Walter and Kelly Lindstrom. When I spoke with
them I advised that I still had the material from the first denial and
forwarded that too them also. Within a matter of months I was approved and
scheduled for surgery within the month. I have since lost 130 lbs and my
life is totally changed for the better. You have nothing to lose by
consulting with them. I would first try and see if you can work something
out with your doctor and if you have additional co-morbities then go for
it. I thank God everyday that they took my case and follow the rules when
I think they can be broken for all that Walter and Kelly did for me.
— 1968 Loser
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