I am just starting out and live in Houston, TX. I went to my first seminar on 4-14-2015. Just looking for others in Houston going through this journey.

I am in Houston as well. My first appointment is May 4th and I am going to the Davis Clinic and seeing Dr. Tony Primomo. How hard was it to get approved through BCBS of TX, which is the same insurance I have? My only concern is do I meet the requirements since my BMI is 38.1 and proof of past attempts at weight loss, which I have done. I am not diabetic (98-110), no high blood pressure, I know my cholestrol is high, and I am not usre about Speep Apnea, but I do snore and I have recorded my self constantly waking up after I snore. I just have never attempted things like Weight Watchers, Jennie Craig, Nutrisystems, etc. Mine was always, Dexatrim in the 80's, Atkins Diet, and Slim Fast

I was approved in a mon th with bcbs

@@spiritfilled I have BCBS of Texas and it took less than a week to get approved. They have the least requirements out of most insurances, just a Psychological Evaluation and 1 nutritionist visit but I believe your BMI has to be over 38 or 39 but that may be with a co morbidity

Edited April 25, 201511 yr by heartonmysleeve82

I have BCBS of Texas and it took less than a week to get approved. They have the least requirements out of most insurances, just a Psychological Evaluation and 1 nutritionist visit but I believe your BMI has to be over 38 or 39 but that may be with a co morbidity

Good to know. I am around 38.1 or 38.2. With my height a little over 5 ft 5. It is not quiet 5ft 5.5 inches. Not sure how they do the height thing

I'll be three years post op in July. I'm fr Houston, born and raised now live in the New Orleans area. I went to Mexico and am very happy with my sleeve!

-Susie