I have BCBS HMO of MA... My BMI is 38.6 I do not have other comorbities...unless you count depression, knee pain, over 100 lbs over weight. I am sooooooooo nervous my insurance will not pay. I have all my appointments lined up. Already did seminar and 1st Doc visit. He said not to worry, but there are no guarantees. Oh yeah I've been on Xenical & Alli plus WW for several years. Please please... Someone ease my mind about getting approval. Anyone with BCBS, how easy or hard was it to get approval? I am beyond ready to get the lapband.

I called my Insurance company and asked them what the requirments were I have Highmark Blueshield. They were able to e-mail the requirments to me.

I know the requirements. My insurance will cover automatically if I have a BMI of 40. Since I am below I am anxious. I told my doc I would pack on extra pounds if I have to. Needless to say he laughed and told me that wasn't a good idea. I guess I am wondering how strict BCBS is about being under the 40 mark. I have done my homework, research and everything else...I am anxious about all of this. Waiting for approval makes me feel like a kid waiting for Santa Clause.

We have BCBS and they were quick to approve dh, but he has several severe other health issues (type 2 diabetes, and another major long term medical issue).

My best friend had to eat her way up to make her insurance approve her. I know this isn't for everyone, and I'm not recommending it, but she was so tired of being overweight her entire life. She gained 20 pounds so her insurance would finally pay. Hers has been two years and she looks fabulous.

I hope you slide by. Hang in there.

Edited August 21, 200917 yr by WifetoJ