So upset & hurt right now. For seven months, I have attended supervised weight loss classes, followed all guidelines from my nutrition & was looking forward to a healthier me. Only to be told that, since I have only had a BMI of 40 & above for 2 years with no co-mobs that I am not a good candidate. I am pre-hypertension & 100 plus pounds over weight.

Appeal, I am approved I am 4'11" 225# with a BMI of 40 and no co morbs and I fought with my company also. I did a whole graph thing of future cost to them when I get diabetes and heart disease and heart surgery and ICU costs, in the end they saw the 50 thousand now was better for both of us. So appeal and get doctors and nutritionists to back you dont give up took me a year but I won surgery date next wednesday the 17th

@@pittielover74 BCBS of AL

@@michellebutrick The appeal process has begun. Spoke with my surgeon's office, my PCP & my acid reflux doctor today. They all are getting their paper work together. I have FAITH, know that this minor setback is for a major comeback. Just praying it doesn't take me a year of appealing. My surgeon told me to keep my pre-op appt for the 18th as scheduled. Good luck to you!

I would have my doctor request a peer to peer review

Mz nunu thank you and good luck with a short appeal process, if doctors back you it should turn out great. Good luck

@@Mz. NuNu I'm sending you the good luck vibes!!I have the faith!

Good Luck! I hope you get approved

Thanks @@Elode, I just received them....LOL

Thanks @AhnaLucille:)

APPEAL. PEER TO PEER. APPEAL AGAIN IF YOU HAVE TO.

I'm inpatient and I want instant gratification. My insurance company basically told me... your fat, go on a diet, not our problem. I went to Mexico and had the surgery done for under $5k.

I'd suggest Mexico to anyone It's cheaper and they got me in quick.

My insurance does not cover the surgery! My doctor has a hiatal hernia program where I pay $3500! Jump dead on it, so my surgery is right around the corner and I am working two jobs to cover the $3500! Check with your doctor to see if this is an option or if you are close to dallas, tx inbox me!

@@VGB

I'm confused by your post. Can you clarify what you were trying to say? So you weren't approved for sleeve but are going to self pay or hiatal hernia repair? Is that correct?

I apologize! I was sleepy when I posted. That is correct! My insurance approved my hiatal hernia to be repaired, so while my surgeon is in there repairing my hernia he will sleeve me as well! I will self pay $3499 for the sleeve surgery! I hope that was clearer! If not here is his information:Dr. Frenzel in Dallas,Tx. mycompletetransformation.com

I'm so sorry - that sucks. My insurance doesn't cover anything bariatric surgery related. It is so devastating. My dad loaned me the majority if the money to have it done. It is about half the price - they charge insurance about $23,000 but my cash payment was around $12,000. I am so nervous about going through with it - not only because so much of my stomach will be gone but I will be in major debt so that will add stress. Is paying cash something you could consider. I have payment plan set up for 6 years.