Hi all,

My first consultation is tomorrow and I'm so nervous. What should I expect?

I have BCBS Illinois and does anyone know the process and requirements?

Any suggestions?

Tyia

Krystal

Please research as much as possible.I had the lapband in 2004 and really suffered.I was revised to GB.There are many options out there .Talk to your surgeon and ask him/her which WLS would be most beneficial to you.Please ask many questions including the success/failure rate and risks for each procedure.Very important.Congrats on your journey and best of luck.

Ask as many questions as you can at your consultation. Even if you think it's a trivial question....ask it. They can even help you with some insurance processing questions.

In regards to the approval process and requirements: call your insurance company. Even with the same company you will have many different plans. BCBS can provide you with their specific requirements for BMI, preferred surgical center to use, pre op steps, etc.