hello all! my name is shelli and yesterday i had my first of many appointments for this journey..my insurance (anthem bcbs of GA) requires a 6month weightloss requirement so im hoping by april/may i will be having surgery..im excited and nervous..i have been overweight my whole life..right now im 35 322lbs with a bmi of 54 and that scares me. in the beginning of this process i had wanted the band but after going to the seminars i decided that wasnt for me and i didnt like the idea of an RNY ..i am definately ready to reclaim my life

It will be the BEST thing you ever did. EVER! Welcome!

Shelli, I have Anthem BCBS in Mississippi (through Toyota). They told me that I only needed 3 months of the weight management. I sure hope they are right. I have already met my max out of pocket for this year and will not have to pay any on my procedure. If they make me wait three more months, I will run out of year and the deductibles and copays will start all over. Good luck on your procedure!