Just talked to program coordinator, I CAN do my 6 months supervised weight loss with my PCP. But I would still need to see they're dietician for 1 visit and pay $175 out of pocket. Then they include the psych eval at no charge. Big relief! Once I satisfy those 2 things, the union will open my surgery benefit! Such a pain in the butt! 8 months working on this, now another 6 more!

I had insurance through the Iron Workers Union. I started the process with my referral from my PCP last November. I was just sleeved Aug. 26th. I know it is a long process but time does fly. Just think of all the research and knowledge about the process you'll have prior to. I stuck to my guns and lost 23 lbs prior to my 2 week pre-op diet. I lost another 15 during the 2 week pre-op diet. As of this morning (9 days post-op) I am 246 lbs. Total loss so far.....43 lbs.

If you start dieting and exercising asap you'll be that much further ahead in the end.

Good Luck to you.

That's fabulous and encouraging! Thank you!

That was another question. My start weight is 260, BMI 41, with 3 co-morbidities. If I do we'll doing the 6 month diet, they're not going to be like oh well she can diet and lose the weight, and deny me?

Been hit by like 3 walls already, so upsetting when they call me and say well there's a problem... Etc.

Kayel8ch, you're a trooper......most of us have hit little bumps along the way, but sounds like you've had some hills to overcome.....seems like you are well on your way.....don't let the 6 month frustrate you too much.....it'll go by quicker than you think.

As far as the weight loss and denying you, I don't know your insurance, but my approval was based on my initial weight with my surgeon and physician (physician had to write a letter of necessity with weight included--not sure what the surgeon wrote). Good luck!