Heather86 :o)

That sucks! I think they should all cover it. Thank you!

I actually posted in the pre op forum too and someone sent me a link to the coverages. It looks like they will, but I'm going to call them anyway, just to make sure, lol. The insurance is through my husband's work and he said the only thing they don't have is infertility coverage...we know that for a fact, sadly. And, that's kinda cool about the bmi number.

Congratulations! =]

Oh, wow!!! That's crazy that you had to do all that, just to get approved. I'm glad you got it though! Congratulations and good luck!!

Thanks! I didn't know whether they would or not since some still consider it experimental. The drs office said since I have a bmi of 46, that it will be easier to get approval. I hope they are right. I saw where some people are getting declined or having to do an appeal... that sounds so overwhelming to me... :/ Eta: I'm pretty sure they have different insurance than I do though. I was just hoping someone might know the answer of whether it was even possible for me.

Sorry..I meant to quote you in the above response. I'm new to this app..and this site! Thanks again!

From what I read, they do!!! The drs office told me that my bmi is 46... :/ I was worried because they told me that my insurance was good with rny approvals with my stats, but since at that point, I did not know anything about the sleeve, I had said that was what I was interested in. I have since done research and decided that the sleeve was a better option for me. Sorry for rambling and thanks so much for finding what I couldn't, lol!!!

Do they cover the sleeve? TIA!

I have a question... I have a consult set up with the bariatric surgeon for July 11th and when I initially talked to them, I was pretty sure that I wanted to go the RNY route. I have since done tons of research and realized that the sleeve would be best for me and my goals. I was told when I spoke with them that my insurance was pretty easy going and they typically get quick approvals for the RNY from them. I have Anthem BCBS. Does anyone know if they cover the sleeve as well? I am 5'4 and 270 lbs. They said my BMI was around 46. Thanks in advance!!!