Just want to introduce myself. I am new to the forum and just starting my journey for approval by Federal BCBS for Gastric Bypass Surgery. I welcome any pointers.
Weight Loss Surgery Insurance
Yes, you can often get insurance cover for your Weight Loss Surgery. Our own Craig "Big-T" Thompson has been there and done that, and he's written an e-book about it.
I have BCBS of IL. The only pointers I can give you is to know your policy well. Have them show you how to get a copy of coverage and exclusions online. And, if you have the WLS rider, get a copy of that too. If you have a something like a 6 month Weight Watchers requirement (I did) check back periodically to make sure nothing changes before you are finished.
* My insurance company had a 3-month requirement for WW and about 2.5 months in, they changed it to 6 months. I was disappointed...but survived.
__________________ Loretta Pully
Start Weight: 302 Pre-Op Diet: 275 Surgery Weight: 268
dec. 2010 nutrisystem , surgery process august 2010
Start Date:
April 4, 2011
Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
310 lb
Start Weight:
215 lb
Current Weight:
180 lb
Goal Weight:
95 lb
Weight Loss:
35 lb
Lb Left to Lose:
30.6451612903 %
% Lost:
APRIL 2012
Goal Date:
Body Mass Index
50.0298438935
BMI Start:
34.698117539
BMI Current:
29.0495867769
BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass
Hello and welcome, I have different insurance but even more people have the same insurance you have and will chime in soon. Good luck and thanks for joining us. Oh, by the way post your stats for later reference.
Good Morning 
Loretta Pully
Pre-Op Diet: 275 
So long as you are putting your best foot forward, then, 
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