Hi !

I would like to know if depression is consider a comorbidie for insurance approval. ... I have papers to fill to my first appointment with the surgeon, and they ask me if I have had a anxiety, depression, PTSD, or panick attacks....I dont know if is good for me put this information on my record. ..maybe doesn't help with my insurance approval or with my surgeon? ? I don't know Im so confused...any help or advise I really appreciate! Thanks

It is always best to be honest with every thing you do, best of luck and hugs

For mine, no it wasn't. The reason is obesity doesn't cause it nor would losing weight cure it, like it potentially can diabetes or high blood pressure.

But, you will have to check with yours specifically to be sure. They all seem to have different requirements.

I always try to be honest...I just want an advise because is a very important for me the insurance approval..., I read in this forums a lots of bad experiences with the insurance tricks and "games", want to do the best for me. Thanks....if anyone would help me I appreciate!

For mine' date=' no it wasn't. The reason is obesity doesn't cause it nor would losing weight cure it, like it potentially can diabetes or high blood pressure.

But, you will have to check with yours specifically to be sure. They all seem to have different requirements.[/quote']

Thanks...I asked about the depression because I was reading in the web a list about differents people telling their experiences with insurances and bariatric surgeries (waiting time , comorbidies), and I notices a lot of them wrote depression like a comorbidie too....but I noticed too that was in 2005, 2006...maybe in these time it was....Thanks

i agree, being honest with your doctor is key...the only ones who'd know if depression will hinder the chances to or nay for insurance, is your insurance company..if call and ask them what are the guidelines..some who have had depression, have had the surgery (me for one)..i so wish all the best.

call your surgeons office they have worked with your insurance company before and can let you know how it works. I have depression and it wasn't a consideration it was all the other medical conditions I had that helped me get it covered.