If you have used or are using Lindstrom and don't mind discussing the process and your outcomes, will you please respond here or PM me? I understand most of the responses will likely be PM, and that's okay with me.

When I started the process of meeting the insurance policy requirements for weightloss surgery last April, I did all of what BCBS PA required me to do (several medical tests, psych eval, physician supervised diet, counseling, nutritionist visits, blood work, EGD, etc.). I had to have a BMI over 40 or over 35 with one co-morbidity. My BMI was 35/36 and I had hypertension. So, I completed all my insurance requirements and submitted for insurance approval in August. I was immediately denied.

At that time, I contacted Lindstrom Obesity Advocacy to see if they could help me. They took my case and it was a slow process, but it is obvious they have a great understanding of the healthcare laws as well as how insurance companies work. Lindstrom pushed the issue as far as they could, but ultimately, I was caught in a timing issue with the new healthcare laws and my insurance policy and there was nothing they could do to help me, unless I waited a year or so.

Overall, I was pleased with their knowledge, but it is a slow process. I would recommend them to others as they are so knowledgable. Good luck!