Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to share with you all that I've finally got a surgery date of July 24. After a year of waiting lists,testing and jumping through hoops, It's finally my turn. The only thing that makes me worry now is that my insurance company (BCBS of Ma) has new guidelines stating that if your BMI is under 40 with 2 co-morbid diseases, they do NOT have to cover you unless the diseases are to the very extreme, meaning you could die if you didn't lose weight right away. BUT my Dr. is pretty sure I'm okay. My BMI is 39.8 with 2 co-morbid diseases but, I do have many other medical issues that would benefit me if I lost weight, so the Dr. thinks this is what will get me through.

Now don't get me wrong.. I know that the insurance company doesn't have to cover anyone. I'm just stating that they've changed the severity of the co-morbid disease.

Anyway, wish me luck. I'm told that the ins. comp. will inform me either way. I'm not sure how long it will take, but i'll be waiting by the phone. How long did it take for any of you to hear from them?

Hi, I am as healthy as a horse, but overweight. So, I gave up on the insurance thing and went and had it done in Mexico. I was scared to do it in Mexico, but I was taken care of very well. I could not be happier that I did go to Mexico. As a matter of fact, the doctors told me if I had any type of problems, slippage etc...........to call them and come back and they would take care of me. They said they plan to be around for another 20 years, so, they would help me if there were any problems whatsoever. American doctors do not have that much concern about their people.

Hope all goes well for you guys.

Wild

My BMI is 35.3..I was told NOT to loose weight, and I cannot go on the pre liquid diet before surgery...I had my nutrionlist appt, and my psych on monday, then everything gets set into my insurance company..I see my cardiologist on Friday..so I might have him write a letter of neccesity also.

My surgery date is set for Sept. 20th, pending on approval from BCBS of NE....

irwinlaura,

They weighed me at my first visit, then at my nutrion visit....I was told not to lose weight or my BMI will be too low. I am 35.3 with co-morbities.

Let me know how you make out.

What is your insurance carrier?