Im so frustrated, just forked over $550 to surgeons office for non covered testing, only to find out that I dont have a comorbidity (the fact that I take Metformin isnt enough because im not diabetic, only insulin resistant). My BMI just barely hit 40, so I was told that they could submit pictures from the last 3 years to show that i was obese to hopefully cover the past 3 years, then i would have to have supervised weigh ins with dietician for 7 months and not lose an ounce to qualify. They even told me to leave shoes on and stuff in pockets. My question is has anyone had any luck with Blue Cross AL approving them with photos instead of weight history? (My BMI wasnt up to 40 a few years ago so I dont need to submit weights). Im gonna be sick if I cant get approved after paying this much out of pocket!

approving with photos instead of weight history? (My BMI wasnt up to 40 a few years ago so I dont need to submit weights).

Lissa81

hi - never did pictures

did you have success with insurance??

WLS performed??

3/16/13 was your last time on board??

are you still out there??

if you are out there - say yes

if you are not out there say no!!!

which ever - hope all is well

Hi! Well the insurance department had me gather up pictures from the last 3 years since my BMI hasn't been at 40 until the past year. When I showed them the pics I was told those should work for approval, but I have to get my GP to sign off authenticating that it is indeed me. My 7th weigh in will be in August, so hopefully I will be scheduled sometime sept/oct! Please pray that all goes thru!