Hi everyone, I'm new around here, nice to "meet" you!

I am just starting my journey. I've been doing a lot of research past few weeks and about to make my first appointment and take it form there! From what I've read, my insurance, Highmark BCBS (NY) does require the 6 month diet. Has anyone had this expierence with this insurance company? good/bad?

As of right now my BMI is about 55 and I know at my weight i'll more than likely need to lose at least 10% before any surgery.

Thanks for any info you can supply!

I have Horizon BC/BS NJ and I did not have to do any pre surgery diet, at least my surgeon did not require that I diet. My BMI was 36 but my cholestrol was 214 and BP was 140/83 so my BP was on the rise too. My sailed thru my approval process - good luck in your journey !!

Hello I have bcbs of oklahoma and I know 10 people who have it as well, andbcbs ok paid for it well guess what im the one they wont pay for so im saving for my surgery my husband work has a plan that obesity is an exclusion! Ive tried everything to get them to pay it finally the wls place was rude as hell so im.giving.up and.going.to pay.cash. It just kills me how some have had 3-4 wls and their insurance pays so I guess all get of my bitter soapbox lol, good luck