Hello, Everyone. I am new to this forum and am in some need of feedback based on your experience. I have BCBS Anthem of GA as my insurance and I have my last supervised weight in on Wednesday. During the last 6 months my weight has fluctuated greatly....a loss of 10 lbs one month to a gain of 13 lbs the next month. This has been ongoing. I have a feeling I am not at my starting weight and I am concerned the insurance will not approve the surgery. Does anyone know if BCBS will approve the surgery if you have completed all the other requirements but have not showed evidence of weight loss during the six month supervised weight loss period?

Also, if they do approve how long does it take for your surgery to be scheduled?

There is not normally a weight loss requirement during the 6 month supervised period. However your plan could be different. I have heard of folks being required to loose 5 or 10% of their body weight. Mostly though it's an educational period of time to help prepare you for life after surgery.....What did your bariatric team tell you was required during that time?......regarding the time it takes to schedule surgery it depends on your surgeon's schedule. Good luck to you.

I have BCBS TN and when I went through the process last year my surgeon told me to not lose much at all and to just maintain though the process until thugs were submitted to the insurance. Once I was submitted I heard back within a week that I was approved then went for preop visit and surgery within the next few weeks after that.

The bariatric team told me I should maintain my starting weight but that is the issue. I am afraid I am not at my starting weight. I am more so within 5-6 lbs of my starting weight. They did tell me that BCBS was not too much worried about the amount of weight you lost especially since I have been diagnosed with a thyroid condition. Of course, I am nervous everything will not be approved. Its been a long time coming and I am getting anxious to have the surgery.

Every insurance plan is different. It is best to coordinate with your surgeons office. They probably know the guidelines best.