Okay so this is the update. I have my consult scheduled for FRIDAY! Excited. Like I mentioned in previous thread post, I found out that my United Healthcare policy does not cover WLS of any kind. But with my employer, not at all surprised. Sigh...

Anyway, I will be talking to the case manager on Friday about self-pay options, but I still plan on getting my doctor to write a preauthorization letter just to see what happens.

For anyone interested, I have 36 BMI and relatively minor comorbidities (compared to some) including shortness of breath, thermoregulation issues, varicose veins, and depression. I would be interested to hear from anyone with similar "stats" that were able to get the procedure covered under insurance (especially if your insurance told you upfront that WLS was not covered).

I guess my main concern at this point is, I think I can do this financially if I have to self pay and be okay, but what if I have complications post op? If my insurance doesn't cover WLS then certainly they won't cover WLS related complications, right? This is one of the main reasons I want to push for insurance coverage.

Just trying to stay positive repeat...