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Thank you so much. This really helps!

I go for my wls seminar in about a week. Looking for ideas as to what questions I should ask and any ideas. Thank you!

Ok so I am working on getting insurance through my job. Its bcbs and covers wls. That being said I now have to submit a letter from my husband's previous job showing from when we first got coverage until it ended. Roughly 8 months. Before that we had medical through the state for roughly 1 to 1 1/2 yrs. Once I get this letter then I can apply for insurance through work because it will be a change in life event making me eligible for their insurance. So has anyone had to deal with something like this and then go through the wls process. From what I am learning they cannot deny me coverage and I don't think they can make an exclusion for example wait a year. I know that both they and the doctor have set processes that I have to go through before applying etc. Just looking for some support and advice.

Ok so I know I really need to talk to my provider etc but I'm impatient. That being said I was wondering if talking about weightloss with my doctor and seeing a nutritionist once or twice through them would count towards efforts of weightloss if the doctor documented it. I am at a 54 BMI so don't need to worry about the co morbidity issues. Just trying to get ahead of the game. Thanks for any and all help. [ATTACH]42707[/ATTACH]

You said that you have known her for 20 yrs. When people get that close they can often tell when something has changed. If I had to guess I would say she knows you got the surgery. Maybe she chooses not to say anything because she is hurt that you didn't tell her about it. Just a thought.

Thank u for the clarification!

Hmmm I guess I didn't think about a pre existing clause. I hope not. I go in Monday to sign up for the insurance. I'm nervous because it is the main reason why I am getting insurance through work is the possibility of having the surgery. It is BCBS. I want to be healthy due to a family history if diabetes, high bp and I suffer from fertility issues (PCOS) which is causing me to really heavy in the front.

Thank you all for the help. I really appreciate it. Its overwhelming to know where to start.

Hey everyone! My name is Desiree, I am 25 almost 26. Current weight is 280 at a short 4 ft 11 inches. I currently have no insurance but will be getting some through work and it covers weightloss surgery. I don't know the specifics yet. That being said I was wondering where I start in this process. Once I get the insurance do I just go find a surgeon or do I go to a regular doctor and get a referral. Do I contact the insurance company right away? Feeling a little lost but would like to get started asap. Thanks!