Newbie! Someone please help answer questions!

[bncbabe2015 11]

Hello everyone!

My first appointment with my surgeon is in two weeks..I have never been more excited and more nervous at the same time. I'm so scared of what is going to happen with insurance and things like that. I have Anthem BCBS Medicaid. Has anyone had trouble getting approved for this?

Also on a 6 month supervised diet, what if you lose weight and it makes you fall below BMI expectations.

I am 5'8 and 267 lbs at 22 years old( getting ready to be 23)

I am currently on medication for severe acid reflux and Vitamin D tablets due to deficiency in my last blood work.

Any comments, words of wisdom, or insight would be greatly appreciated!

[alwaysvegas 702]

Congratulations on your choice to sleeve!

Call your insurance and ask about the BMI requirements. It varies from insurance to insurance. My insurance (Aetna) allowed me to lose as much as I wanted pre-op. My BMI dropped below 40, but not all insurance companies allow this. Your insurance company should have all the pre-op requirements detailed out for you.

For insurance topics, see the Insurance and financing sub-forum: http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/392-insurance-financing/

Best of luck on your journey!

Edited February 25, 2015 by AlwaysVegas

[bncbabe2015 11]

Thank you so much!