I'm new (obviously)

I've already spoken with my insurance co. and they pay 90% after the deductible is met, yay!

Now, just to get started. I have an appointment the beginning of June for the initial consultation? - And I go to the required seminar at the end of June. All I really know so far is the mostly common BMI of 35 + 1 or more co-morbidities or a BMI of 40. And I was told that there is something about losing 10% prior to the surgery but clearly not to start that until after the actual weigh in.

Anyone have any advice or experience they could share with me?

Thank you!

J

I am a BCBS Anthem patient and they approved my surgery only three days after my surgeon submitted my paperwork! I DID not lose 10% during my six month pre-surgery time period and they still approved me. I had a lot of testing done that showed how I could benefit from the surgery so Anthem agreed quickly. I had surgery in July of 2010 and haven't looked back. Hope you get the speedy approval like I did!