Hi everyone. I truly believe that I have waited long enough to lose weight. My husband is unsure about the procedure and quite frankly, so am I. Any surgery is a bit unsettling. But, I know that I'm ready to do this. I have not made the call yet to a doc. Anyone specific that is recommended would be appreciated. I am in Covington, LA. Also, does anyone know if Blue Cross LA HMO pays for the surgery? That's the only thing that really concerns me. If insurance does not cover the cost, what is the out of pocket? Also, is the port noticable under your skin? :frown:

Your best bet is to start with your insurance and find out if it DOES pay. You'll need to call with the specifics of YOUR policy because some employers (purchasers of the coverage) exclude weight loss surgery, for example. Once you know if it pays or not, you'll be able to take it from there!

I paid cash for mine. Here in Dallas it is in the $15,000 range. I had surgery on Dec 14th and I am so excited. My daughter had the surgery last year on Dec 26 and has lost 137# and she look so amazing. You can't even see her port and you have to really feel to find it.

I hope you follow through. :frown:

You would need to check with your insurance policy to see if it covers WLS. Mine did not and I paid $15,000.

Make sure you take your husband with you to the introductory meeting. I took mine with me and it was the best thing I could have done. It was good for him to learn about the surgery from current patients, the surgeon and nutritionist. He was really on board and has been really supportive.

I hope you find what works for you, good luck!