I and my son just registered for the informational seminar. I also had the bariatric group do an insurance verification and they called to say my plan does cover the surgery, which is awesome. My question is...do they do physical exams to determine your health? I have high blood pressure, how do they handle that. I know I will ask this of the doctors as well but I figure you've all been there done that, except of course, us who are just started the journey...and are FREAKED OUT! Thanks for any info.

(insurance wanted this) I had to ask my primary Dr. to refer me to the Bariatric Dr. and sent a report about my HBP and health issues. I have not taken 1 pill for HBP since surgery!!!!! and its normal now!

(insurance wanted this) I had to ask my primary Dr. to refer me to the Bariatric Dr. and sent a report about my HBP and health issues. I have not taken 1 pill for HBP since surgery!!!!! and its normal now!

That is awesome, can't wait for that!

I have high bp as well. It's my only comorbidity but my PCP expects it to come down after surgery. From reading all of these forums, all of the requirements are different. Before getting a date I had to get an EKG, chest xray and lots of (expensive) blood work. I was lucky and didn't need any of the other consults. Some of the other options on the form that the surgeon requires for some patients in my program are cardiology tests, pulmonology tests, sleep study, gastroenterology clearance, pap test & mammogram if female, and a colonoscopy if over age 50.

There's lots of stuff to do but hopefully it will go quickly for you. Good luck!

All worth it, I hope (fingers crossed and knocking on wood).