I have been following this forum for a while now, but today was my first step in my new journey. I had my first appointment today with the Bariatric surgeon, and he said I am a great candidate for the sleeve. I have federal bcbs so I onlly have to do 3 classes and my scope is scheduled july 18th. After those results they submit to my insurance. Im sure I will have plenty of questions along the way but i am learning so much through this forum so thanks! My only concern is my BMI is 41 so i hate that im actually contemplating gaining 5lbs so im not so close to the cutoff. They said i can't lose any.

Welcome! Congratulations on deciding to take such a big step.

Congratulations.

I have BCBS Federal (retired VA), and it's the best insurance I ever had - ever.

My surgeon's office submitted my first weigh-in when my completed packet was submitted.

I think my total bill was $150, for a stray doctor's bill or something.

@lisa8181 - when I went to my first surgeons appointment, my BMI was 40.1. I had the exact same concern you did. My surgeon told me that insurance companies base everything on your initial weigh-in. After three months, it was down to a BMI of 38.4. My insurance approved me in 2 days. So grateful everything went so smoothly for me. I hope you have the same experience. Best of luck on your new adventure!!

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